# Timecode Gen vs Backfold Go

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timecode Gen | Backfold Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-gen/id6498150459/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anna Koynova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441894484) | [UAU Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/6818139404) |

## What reviewers say

### Timecode Gen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-gen/id6498150459)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backfold Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backfold-go/id6818210828)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backfold Go Full | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timecode Gen free?

Timecode Gen costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backfold Go free?

Backfold Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Timecode Gen or Backfold Go have ads?

Neither Timecode Gen nor Backfold Go shows ads.

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