# Timecode+ vs Artemis Director's Viewfinder

The clearest difference is price: Artemis Director's Viewfinder at Free against Timecode+'s $19.99. Artemis Director's Viewfinder also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Timecode+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Artemis Director's Viewfinder is free to download; Timecode+ costs $19.99 up front. Artemis Director's Viewfinder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Timecode+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Timecode+ against 3.9 for Artemis Director's Viewfinder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 150 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Timecode+'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Artemis Director's Viewfinder's.

Timecode+ ships an update every 3 months, Artemis Director's Viewfinder every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timecode+ | Artemis Director's Viewfinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-plus/id590534084/reviews)** | [3.9 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artemis-directors-viewfinder/id1164523253/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 88 | **150** |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **62.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Ricciotti](https://appshunter.io/developer/327181167) | [Chemical Wedding](https://appshunter.io/developer/311648873) |

## What reviewers say

### Timecode+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-plus/id590534084)

Record time-stamped markers during video shoots with a single tap. Log important moments like good takes or mistakes, and export detailed notes directly to popular editing software. This app is designed for fast-paced production environments.

**Highlights:** One-tap time-stamped markers, Customizable Quick Labels, On-device voice transcription, Full-screen slate display, Direct export to editing software, No internet required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and learn
- 🚀 Quick logging and note-taking
- ⏱️ Accurate timecode tracking
- ✅ Reliable for field work
- 💡 Customizable quick buttons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Exported timecode out of order
- 🐛 Timecode slips over time
- 🐛 App timecode falls behind camera
- 🐛 Cannot pause time code
- 🐛 No way to recover deleted notes

**Reported bugs**

- Exported timecode out of order
- Timecode slips over time
- App timecode falls behind camera
- Cannot pause time code
- No way to recover deleted notes

**Requested features**

- Delete older files
- Recover deleted notes
- Jam timecode into the app
- Partnership with VUER for sync
- Desktop version


### Artemis Director's Viewfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artemis-directors-viewfinder/id1164523253)

This app provides a comprehensive database of professional cameras and lenses, allowing filmmakers to visualize shots with custom formats. It streamlines communication between directors and cinematographers, ensuring everyone is aligned on the exact frame.

**Highlights:** Professional camera and lens database, Custom camera format support, Accurate shot visualization, Streamlined crew communication, Location scouting tool, Blocking rehearsal recording

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $16.99 | per year |
| External Camera Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Helios View | $9.99 | one-time |
| Core License | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎬 Essential tool for cinematographers and filmmakers
- 👍 Intuitive viewfinder with accurate focal length simulation
- 📸 Comprehensive camera and lens database
- 🤝 Exceptional customer support and responsive developer
- 🎯 Useful for pre-production planning and location scouting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues across iOS versions
- ⚠️ App closes immediately after opening on newer iPhones
- 📸 Missing or lost photos after updates
- 🔒 Requires full photo library access with privacy concerns
- ⏱️ Slow performance between shots and when taking photos

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after iOS updates
- Photos disappear from library and app after taking them
- Focus issues in viewfinder - won't focus or loses focus during recording
- App freezes when viewing previously taken photos
- Performance degradation with photo albums exceeding 80 images

**Requested features**

- Add Nikon ZR camera support
- Update database with newer camera models (Canon RF mount, Fuji X-H2S, Lumix models)
- Widget for quick app launch
- Save multiple camera and lens profiles for quick switching
- Custom anamorphic squeeze ratios


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timecode+ free?

Timecode+ costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Artemis Director's Viewfinder free?

Artemis Director's Viewfinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timecode+ or Artemis Director's Viewfinder?

Timecode+ is rated higher. Timecode+ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Artemis Director's Viewfinder averages 3.9 from 150 ratings.

### Do Timecode+ or Artemis Director's Viewfinder have ads?

Neither Timecode+ nor Artemis Director's Viewfinder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timecode+ or Artemis Director's Viewfinder?

Timecode+ ships an update every 3 months, and Artemis Director's Viewfinder every 3 days. Most recently, Timecode+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Artemis Director's Viewfinder on September 26, 2026.

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