Comparison

Catchin' Sync vs Timecode Audio Recorder

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

Timecode Audio Recorder

Capture audio with embedded timecode for professional synchronization. Supports high-quality WAV recordings and export to cloud services. Requires external Tentacle Sync hardware for timecode functionality.

Highlights
  • Record WAV audio files
  • 16 or 24 bit depth
  • 44.1 or 48.0 kHz sample rate
  • Embedded timecode
  • Export to iCloud
  • Requires Tentacle Sync hardware
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Record audio files with embedded timecode. Supports recording wave (.wav) audio files with - 16 or 24 bit - 44.1 or 48.0 kHz Recorded files can be exported to iCloud or other services. To use the timecode recording functionality, you have to synchronize your device to a Tentacle Sync E or Tentacle Track E, available at https://shop.tentaclesync.com or from one of our resellers. Questions? Please visit: www.tentaclesync.com

Screenshots

Catchin' Sync1 screens
Timecode Audio Recorder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Catchin' Sync at 4.5 against Timecode Audio Recorder's 4.0. Catchin' Sync also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 42%). Timecode Audio Recorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Catchin' Sync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timecode Audio Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Catchin' Sync holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Catchin' Sync's written reviews are positive against 42% of Timecode Audio Recorder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catchin' Sync ships an update every 11 months, Timecode Audio Recorder every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Catchin' Sync versus Timecode Audio Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatchin' SyncTimecode Audio Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.39.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuiet Art Ltd.Tentacle Sync GmbH

Customer experience

Catchin' Sync

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

Timecode Audio Recorder

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Catchin' Sync

One-time1
  • Full access$17.99
None

Timecode Audio Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catchin' Sync free?
Catchin' Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timecode Audio Recorder free?
Timecode Audio Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Catchin' Sync or Timecode Audio Recorder?
Catchin' Sync is rated higher. Catchin' Sync averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Timecode Audio Recorder averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Catchin' Sync or Timecode Audio Recorder have ads?
Neither Catchin' Sync nor Timecode Audio Recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Catchin' Sync or Timecode Audio Recorder?
Catchin' Sync ships an update every 11 months, and Timecode Audio Recorder every 4 months. Most recently, Catchin' Sync was updated on September 7, 2026 and Timecode Audio Recorder on September 10, 2026.

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