Comparison

Catchin' Sync vs tcCalc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Catchin' Sync

This app helps determine the audio and video sync delay on any playback device. It's useful for professionals and enthusiasts in various A/V scenarios, including home theaters and professional editing suites. The free version offers a sample video, while full access enables video recording for testing.

Highlights
  • Measure audio-video sync delay
  • Works with any sync event
  • Useful for professionals
  • Suitable for home theater
  • Includes sample test video
  • Optional video recording
Features
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*** Check out our website for device accuracy information: https://quietart.co.nz/catchinsync *** Catchin' Sync is a utility for video & audio professionals and enthusiasts alike. In most video playback or monitoring situations different codecs and display types as well as hardware cause a delay between the video signal and the audio signal. Be it a professional video edit or sound mix environment, or a home theatre setup, Catchin' Sync makes it a breeze to determine the amount of sync delay between your video and audio devices. It's so easy to use and doesn't require any propriety test files or special formats. Just any sync event on screen can be used. Though, we do provide great test files in many formats for you to use on our site: https://quietart.co.nz/catchinsync If you are a: - Video Editor - Colourist - Online Editor - Re-recording Mixer - Foley Editor - Dialog Editor - SFX Editor - ADR Mixer / recorder - Projectionist - QC Operator - A/V Specialist - Home Theatre Enthusiast - Or a facility owner / manager that deals with anything to do with Audio / Video. You'll benefit from the peace of mind that Catchin' Sync provides! Catchin' Sync can also be used to measure the distance of a sound making event (bouncing ball, lightning etc). This free version includes a sample video for demonstration purposes. You'll need to purchase the Full Access to enable video recording to use in your tests.

About

tcCalc

This calculator specializes in timecode and frame-based calculations, offering a familiar interface for quick conversions and duration calculations. It supports multiple frame rates and allows for easy copying and pasting of results.

Highlights
  • Timecode and frame calculations
  • Convert between timecode and frames
  • Supports multiple frame rates
  • Automatic value adjustment
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Memory function
  • Calculation history
Features
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tcCalc is a calculator built for one job: timecode math in video production. Add and subtract timecode, let it handle drop frame for you, and switch to a frame count with a single tap - all with the feel of an ordinary calculator. Supported frame rates 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 fps, plus hh:mm:ss for working without frames. Drop frame is applied automatically at 29.97 and 59.94 fps. Features - Add and subtract timecode - One-tap switching between timecode and frame count - Automatic drop frame handling (29.97 / 59.94 fps) - hh:mm:ss mode - Constant calculation for repeating the same operation - Memory functions (add, subtract, recall, clear) - Calculation history (up to 20 entries, tap to restore) - Copy and paste - Dark mode - iPhone and iPad, all four orientations - Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support Simple by design - No ads - No in-app purchases - No network access - works entirely offline - No analytics and no tracking Whether you are timing a shoot, finding an edit point, or adding up the length of your footage, tcCalc keeps the math out of your way.

Screenshots

Catchin' Sync1 screens
tcCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Catchin' Sync at Free against tcCalc's $0.99. Catchin' Sync also leads on iOS requirement (14.3 vs 17.6). tcCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Catchin' Sync is free to download; tcCalc costs $0.99 up front. Catchin' Sync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. tcCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

tcCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tcCalc has 76 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Catchin' Sync's written reviews are positive against 63% of tcCalc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catchin' Sync ships an update every 11 months, tcCalc every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Catchin' Sync versus tcCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatchin' SynctcCalc
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (11 ratings)4.7 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews63.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1176 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuiet Art Ltd.RYUICHIROU SHIMONO

Customer experience

Catchin' Sync

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.4%

tcCalc

All ratings76 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral15.8%
Negative21.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Catchin' Sync

One-time1
  • Full access$17.99
None

tcCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catchin' Sync free?
Catchin' Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is tcCalc free?
tcCalc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Catchin' Sync or tcCalc?
tcCalc is rated higher. Catchin' Sync averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while tcCalc averages 4.7 from 76 ratings.
Do Catchin' Sync or tcCalc have ads?
Neither Catchin' Sync nor tcCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Catchin' Sync or tcCalc?
Catchin' Sync ships an update every 11 months, and tcCalc every 3 months. Most recently, Catchin' Sync was updated on September 7, 2026 and tcCalc on September 23, 2026.

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