Timecode Gen vs Backfold Go
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
Backfold Go
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Your photos, safe on a drive you own. No cloud, no subscription. Connect an external drive, SSD, USB‑C stick or SD card to your iPhone or iPad, tap "Back up now" and Backfold Go copies your original photos and videos and your contacts. Everything goes into plain folders sorted by year and month that open on any computer. COPIES ONLY WHAT'S NEW Backfold Go remembers what's already on the drive, so after the first backup it copies only new photos and videos. You can rotate between several drives too. ORIGINALS, NOT REDUCED COPIES - Photos and videos at original quality (HEIC, JPEG, ProRAW, RAW, HEVC, ProRes) - Live Photos with their video - Optionally, edited versions next to the original - Contacts as vCard, ready to import again SIMPLE AND PRIVATE - No account, no servers: your data only goes to the drive you choose - Works with network drives and folders in the Files app too - Shows free space, what's left to copy and when you last backed up FREE TO START The free version copies up to 500 photos and videos, contacts always included. A single purchase (no subscription) unlocks unlimited photos and videos, for the whole family with Family Sharing. Want WhatsApp, Messages and a full iPhone backup too? Get Backfold for Mac and Windows: backfold.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Backfold Go 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 ads 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
Backfold Go is free to download; Timecode Gen costs $4.99 up front. Backfold Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timecode Gen asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Timecode Gen | Backfold Go |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anna Koynova | UAU Srl |
In-app purchases
Timecode Gen
No in-app purchases
Backfold Go
- Backfold Go Full$8.99
