Timecode Gen vs Broadcast Studio Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timecode Gen
This app generates linear timecode (LTC) with support for various frame rates and audio output. It can create audio files with embedded timecode, operate in real-time using the device's current time, and manage cue playlists. It also allows for synchronized start/stop commands between devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
- LTC SMPTE timecode generation (PAL, SECAM, 24-30 FPS)
- Audio file creation with embedded timecode (AAC/.m4a)
- Real-time generation using device's system time
- CUE timecode playlist creation and management
- Synchronized start/stop commands via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
- Sync TX/RX modes for device command transmission
Read full descriptionHide full description
Main Features: - Generate linear timecode support LTC SMPTE PAL SECAM 24, 25, 29.97DF, 30 FPS with audio output. - Creating audio files with timecode in compressed aac/.m4a(44,1kHz) format. - RealTime mode - generation timecode of current system time of device. (supported Sync Mode) - CUE timecode playlist. Can create CUEs with start time and end time. Creating sequecies with CUE's, using two modes "Auto Play Next" and "Stop At End". - Sync devices with TC app, synchronously start/stop commands with connected nearby devices using Bluetooth or WIFI(on same network). Sync TX mode - Transmitter mode, device send commands to another device with RX mode. Sync RX mode - Reciever mode, device get commands: start, stop, set timecode from TX device. Always welcome for criticism and suggestions: royalblue.dev@gmail.com
Broadcast Studio Clock
Read full descriptionHide full description
This app is a simple but useful tool for all broadcasters or persons working in the event sector where timing is a neccessary part of the job. This tool simply shows the time in studio format and makes it easily possible to start and adjust a countdown to the next scheduled part of the show.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Timecode Gen at every 5 days against Broadcast Studio Clock's every 8 months. Broadcast Studio Clock's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Timecode Gen costs $4.99 and Broadcast Studio Clock $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Timecode Gen ships an update every 5 days, Broadcast Studio Clock every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timecode Gen | Broadcast Studio Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anna Koynova | Thore Zahradniczek |
In-app purchases
Timecode Gen
No in-app purchases
Broadcast Studio Clock
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Timecode Gen free?
Is Broadcast Studio Clock free?
Do Timecode Gen or Broadcast Studio Clock have ads?
Which is updated more often, Timecode Gen or Broadcast Studio Clock?
Other comparisons
