Comparison

Timecode Gen vs Timecode Tools

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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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

About

Timecode Tools

Features
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A set of professional timecode tools, featuring a calculator iOS app with calculator-style entry, multiple frame rates, full math operations, time difference calculations with percentages, and persistent calculation history. Also Timecode Difference calculations with Time Differences with percentages. Useful for Time-Compression and Time-Expansion calculations for program content.

Screenshots

Timecode Gen4 screens
Timecode Tools3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Timecode Tools at Free against Timecode Gen's $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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Timecode Tools is free to download; Timecode Gen costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Timecode Gen versus Timecode Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimecode GenTimecode Tools
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAnna KoynovaFausto Sanchez

In-app purchases

None

Timecode Gen

No in-app purchases

None

Timecode Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timecode Gen free?
Timecode Gen costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timecode Tools free?
Timecode Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timecode Gen or Timecode Tools have ads?
Neither Timecode Gen nor Timecode Tools shows ads.

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