Comparison

Timecode Gen vs GameSlate

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

GameSlate

Features
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GameSlate is the clean, private way to keep score on game night. Set up your regular players once, pick a game, and let GameSlate handle the maths — no more scraps of paper or arguments about the total. TABLE MODE ON IPAD Put your iPad in the middle of the table and let everyone see the score. Table Mode is a live tabletop dashboard: a shared scoreboard with a trophy on whoever's ahead, plus dice, a timer, a stopwatch, a round counter and a buzzer — all on screen at once. Three one-tap layouts (Scoreboard, Hub and Tools) switch without losing your place, a running timer keeps running, and "Who's First" settles who starts. When the game ends, Finish & Save drops it straight into your history and stats. BUILT-IN SCORING FOR REAL GAMES Guided, category-by-category calculators for: • Wingspan • 7 Wonders Duel • Forest Shuffle • Catan • Azul • Cascadia • Skyjo • Yahtzee • Terraforming Mars Plus flexible points or win/loss scoring for any other game you add — or build your own calculator with custom categories, rounds and win conditions. SCORE IT ONCE, EVERYONE KEEPS IT When the game ends, share the session with the other players: they scan a QR code from your screen — or open a shared file — and the game lands in their own history and stats. And when your stats are worth bragging about, turn them into polished shareable cards ready to post. CAN'T DECIDE WHAT TO PLAY? The game chooser picks something for you based on who's playing, how long you've got, and which games you own. TABLE TOOLS FOR GAME NIGHT A dice roller, first-player picker, countdown timer, buzzer, stopwatch and round counter — all built in. KEEP TRACK OF EVERYTHING • A reusable roster of players • Automatic totals and a clear winner • Rich logging: rounds, expansions, location and play time • Game history and stats across your games and players • Round-by-round history for longer games ONE APP FOR IPHONE AND IPAD GameSlate is Universal — a single purchase covers both, with Table Mode exclusive to iPad. SYNC ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Turn on iCloud sync to keep your players, games and history in step across your iPhone and iPad, backed up safely in your own private iCloud. MADE YOUR WAY • Customise your home screen • Light and dark mode • Keep the screen awake during a game • Backup and restore to a single file PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts, no sign-in, no tracking. Your data stays on your device — and, if you turn on iCloud sync, in your own private iCloud. It never goes to us. FREE TO START Use GameSlate for free with up to 3 players and 3 games, and every calculator for up to 2 players. Logging games and tracking your history and stats is free. UNLOCK THE FULL VERSION A single one-time purchase (no subscription) unlocks: • Unlimited players and games • Unlimited players in every calculator • Saving calculator results straight to your game history • iCloud sync across your devices Restore your purchase for free on your other devices at any time. Made for board and card game lovers. Spend less time adding up and more time playing.

Screenshots

Timecode Gen4 screens
GameSlate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GameSlate at Free against Timecode Gen's $4.99. Timecode Gen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence 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

GameSlate is free to download; Timecode Gen costs $4.99 up front. GameSlate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timecode Gen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timecode Gen ships an update every 5 days, GameSlate every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timecode Gen versus GameSlate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimecode GenGameSlate
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnna KoynovaPaul Hume

In-app purchases

None

Timecode Gen

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GameSlate

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is Timecode Gen free?
Timecode Gen costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GameSlate free?
GameSlate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timecode Gen or GameSlate have ads?
Neither Timecode Gen nor GameSlate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timecode Gen or GameSlate?
Timecode Gen ships an update every 5 days, and GameSlate every 9 days. Most recently, Timecode Gen was updated on October 24, 2026 and GameSlate on October 28, 2026.

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