Timecode Gen vs Countdown Days · Widgets
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
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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
Countdown Days · Widgets
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Countdown Days keeps the moments you're waiting for right on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and wrist. HOW MANY DAYS UNTIL... • Your next trip or vacation • Birthdays and anniversaries • Exams and deadlines • Payday, concerts, weddings — anything that matters COUNT UP, TOO • Days since you quit smoking • Days together • Days at your new job WIDGETS FIRST • Home Screen widgets in small and medium sizes, with big, glanceable day counts • Lock Screen widgets: circular, rectangular, and inline • Apple Watch app — your countdowns on your wrist NO CATCH • Unlimited events. Free. • No ads. No subscription. No sign-up. • Your data stays on your device — export or back up anytime as JSON. NOTIFICATIONS • Optional reminder the day before and the day of each event Countdown Days was built by one person who got tired of countdown apps that lock basic features behind subscriptions. Enjoy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Countdown Days · Widgets at Free against Timecode Gen's $4.99. Timecode Gen's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Countdown Days · Widgets is free to download; Timecode Gen costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Timecode Gen ships an update every 5 days, Countdown Days · Widgets every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timecode Gen | Countdown Days · Widgets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — 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 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anna Koynova | 宇 王 |
In-app purchases
Timecode Gen
No in-app purchases
Countdown Days · Widgets
No in-app purchases
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