Comparison

Timecode+ vs Dropcode

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

Head to head
About

Timecode+

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
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Drop time-stamped markers while you shoot. Timecode+ is production logging for crews who move fast. One tap creates a marker at the exact timecode, so you never lose track of a good take. Used by camera operators, DITs, producers, and script supervisors on sets worldwide since 2012. WHAT IT DOES Start a session, name your scene, and tap to mark moments as they happen. Each marker stores the precise timecode. Good takes, mistakes, boom in frame, great performances - whatever your crew needs to remember. One note holds dozens of markers. When the scene wraps, export your log directly to Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, or Avid. KEY FEATURES - One-tap markers with custom Quick Labels - Time-of-day or manual timecode source - On-device voice transcription (no internet needed) - Full-screen slate display your whole crew can read - Designed for iOS 26 EXPORT FORMATS - FCPXML for Final Cut Pro - EDL for DaVinci Resolve - Premiere XML for Adobe Premiere Pro - CSV and TSV for spreadsheets - Markdown and plain text for sharing - SRT for subtitles BUILT FOR THE SET No accounts. No cloud. No internet required. Everything stays on your device. Open the app, start logging, export when you wrap. TRUSTED BY PROFESSIONALS 12+ years on the App Store. Used on TV productions, film sets, live events, and corporate shoots around the world. Questions? support@timecodeplus.com More at timecodeplus.com

About

Dropcode

This app allows users to take timecode-based notes and markers while watching videos without looking away from the screen. It supports exporting notes to professional editing software, making it ideal for film and video professionals.

Highlights
  • Add markers without looking
  • Customizable timecode and presets
  • Export notes to editing software
  • Distraction-free auto-dim screen
  • Keyboard shortcut support
  • Frame rate options
Features
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Distraction-free notetaking during screenings. Finally. When you're watching down a cut, you should be paying attention to what's on the screen—not your notepad or phone. With Dropcode, you don't even have to look down. Just tap the bottom of the screen to drop a marker at the current timecode. And for those times when a marker might not be enough, we've got you covered. Swipe right to make a note using one of four customizable presets, or left to write your own note. When you're done, simply export your markers and throw them on a timeline. Dropcode exports to Avid Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve, with support for other NLEs coming soon. Addressing cut notes has never been simpler. Never forget what you were thinking during that scene again. Dropcode is an indispensable tool for editors, directors, producers, and executives. FEATURES: ======== - Add markers without looking at your phone - Customizable starting timecode - Frame rate options (24 or 25) - Customizable note presets - Keyboard shortcuts for use with a bluetooth keyboard or programmable button - Export markers by email, iMessage, or Airdrop - Auto-dim the screen on start for a distraction-free viewing experience

Screenshots

Timecode+4 screens
Dropcode2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dropcode at $7.99 against Timecode+'s $19.99. Dropcode also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (83% vs 61%). Timecode+'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (88 vs 8). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Timecode+ costs $19.99 and Dropcode $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dropcode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timecode+ has 88 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Timecode+'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Dropcode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timecode+ ships an update every 3 months, Dropcode every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Timecode+ versus Dropcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimecode+Dropcode
Price$19.99$7.99 — better
Rating4.0 (88 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel RicciottiStefan Kubicki

Customer experience

Timecode+

All ratings88 ratings
Positive73.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative21.6%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative30.4%

Dropcode

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Timecode+

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Exported timecode out of order
  • Timecode slips over time
  • App timecode falls behind camera
  • Cannot pause time code
  • No way to recover deleted notes
Show 15 more
  • Time code resets every scene
  • Attachment feature doesn't work
  • Feedback button not working
  • Cannot export as CSV
  • TSV option not selectable
  • Cannot contact developer
  • Exported numbers out of order
  • Log exports bottom to top
  • New note and send buttons too close
  • Cannot set timecode other than 24p
  • Missing Export button
  • Does not display TC
  • Sometimes unreliable email/CC
  • Timecode jam doesn't work
  • Cannot send notes as TSV attachment

Requested features

29 requests
  • Delete older files
  • Recover deleted notes
  • Jam timecode into the app
  • Partnership with VUER for sync
  • Desktop version
Show 24 more
  • SRT formatted text export
  • Record run timecode function
  • Shot number auto-increment
  • Notes grouped under subject
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Red numbers on black display option
  • Dark mode
  • Delete old notes
  • Export log as SRT
  • Desktop version
  • Option to edit logs after writing
  • Select all option for deleting/sending
  • Desktop version
  • Red background option
  • Stop time from running when note taking is over
  • More preset notes
  • Export format: text tab delimited
  • Preset timecode option (not just TOD)
  • Access quick entry buttons without clicking log entry
  • Label quick entry buttons
  • 2-4 more quick entry buttons
  • Frame rate control
  • DF or NDF timecode option
  • Customizable quick buttons with preset options

Dropcode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Timecode+

No in-app purchases

None

Dropcode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timecode+ free?
Timecode+ costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dropcode free?
Dropcode costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timecode+ or Dropcode?
Dropcode is rated higher. Timecode+ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Dropcode averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do Timecode+ or Dropcode have ads?
Neither Timecode+ nor Dropcode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timecode+ or Dropcode?
Timecode+ ships an update every 3 months, and Dropcode every 12 months. Most recently, Timecode+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Dropcode on September 5, 2026.

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