Comparison

Codeck vs CineTools

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

Head to head
About

Codeck

This app helps filmmakers and DITs calculate video storage, transfer times, and backup needs. It supports various codecs and offers customisable reports for seamless collaboration. Plan your production workflow efficiently with precise data.

Highlights
  • Storage requirement estimation
  • Transfer time calculations
  • Codec support (ProRes, RED, BRAW)
  • Proxy and multi-camera setup planning
  • Customisable transfer speed settings
  • Branded report generation
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Codeck is the ultimate tool for filmmakers and digital imaging technicians, designed to simplify the complexities of video production planning. Whether you're estimating storage requirements, transfer times, or backup needs, Codeck delivers precise calculations tailored to your workflow. With support for popular codecs like ProRes, RED, and BRAW, you can easily calculate file sizes, proxy requirements, and multi-camera setups. Plan and optimise your storage with professional recommendations, ensuring your projects run smoothly and efficiently. Customisable transfer speed settings help you estimate real-world transfer times for any interface, giving you complete control over your production timeline. Share detailed, branded reports with your team or clients using our customisable templates, making collaboration seamless and professional. Codeck is the perfect companion for on-set production teams or post-production professionals who need fast, reliable data at their fingertips. Start with a 3-day free trial on the annual plan, then continue with full access at Β£19.99 per year. Annual: Β£19.99 per year (includes 3-day free trial for eligible users). Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time through your Apple account settings. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://www.edrosie.com/playground/codeck-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.edrosie.com/playground/codeck-terms

About

CineTools

Features
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CineTools is the battery and data calculator app for video professionals. "How long will these batteries last on a FX6 with Cine 7 monitor?" "How much drive space will I need for this Alexa Mini interview shoot?" "How much will adding a Tilta follow focus effect my battery runtime?” If you've ever asked these questions on set, when prepping for a shoot or even discussing kit purchases, then this is the app for you. CineTools was developed by video pros to be the go to battery and data calculator for the video production community. With constantly updating battery and codec information on all major camera brands/ models Including; Arri, RED, Sony, Canon, Blackmagic, Nikon, Kinefinity, Fujifilm, Gopro, DJI…. And if your go to camera/ accessory isn’t on there, just drop us a message and we will make sure to add it to the database on the next update (happening at least monthly). - Estimate how long your batteries will last, or how many you'll need for a shoot, whilst also factoring in accessories like your monitor, wireless transmitter and audio. - Determine how much storage space you'll need for a given recording time, including with multicam calculations for interview/ live event setups. - Calculate end of shoot data transfer times between devices. Including HDDs, SSDs and camera specific memory cards. Also factor in the speeds of different connections, including USB and Thunderbolt. "Finally, a dedicated film battery calculator app! It’s easy to use and packed with genuinely handy tools for every filmmaker." -Andi Thompson, DOP "CineTools takes over the headache of trying to calculate data storage and battery runtime. It is particularly useful on temporary set ups where we do not know the equipment combinations that well, such as hired in kit. Basically, it saves a lot of time." - Jack Daly, Filmmaker + Director Current Supported Kit **Cameras** Arri Alexa Mini | Alexa Mini LF | Alexa 35 | Amira BlackMagic Pocket 4K | Pocket 6K | Ursa Mini Pro 12K Canon C300 iii | C500 ii | C70 | R5C DJI DJI Ronin 4D 8K Fujifilm X-H2S GoPro Hero 13 Black Kinefinity Mavo LF | Terra 4K Nikon Z6iii | Z9 | ZR RED Komodo | V-Raptor | V-Raptor XL Sony A7sii | A7Siii | A7iii | A7iv | A9iii | FS7 | FS7ii | FX3 | FX30 | FX6 | FX9 | Venice **Accessories** Monitors Atomos Ninja V 5 | Atomos Shinobi ii | Feelworld F6 Plus | Portkeys PT5 II 5 | SmallHD Cine 5 | SmallHD Cine 7 | SmallHD Cine 7 Ultra | SmallHD 702 Touch | SmallHD 703 UltraBright | TV Logic 056 | TV Logic 058 Wireless Video Hollyland Mars 300 | Hollyland Mars 400s Pro ii | SWIT FLOW2000 | Teradek Bolt 4K 750 | Teradek Bolt 6 LT | Teradek Bolt 6 | Teradek Bolt 4K Max | Vaxis ATOM 600 Focus Systems ARRI UMC4 | ARRI Cforce Mini Motor | ARRI Cforce Plus Mini Motor | ARRI Lcube | Cinetape 1 and 2 | DJI Focus Pro | PDMOVIE Live Air 3 | Tilta Nucleus M Assorted Accesories Audio - Tentacle Sync E | Audio - Zoom F3 β€’ Support β€’ For support, send me an email at hello@stevepmann.com or message me on Instagram @stevepmann β€’ About β€’ CineTools was developed by Steve Mann, a working DP from the South Coast of the UK. The app was designed to streamline calculations when prepping for shoots, and also on set. Made by the video community for the video community!

Screenshots

Codeck4 screens
CineTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Codeck at Free against CineTools's $3.99. Codeck also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). CineTools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Codeck is free to download; CineTools costs $3.99 up front. Codeck sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CineTools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codeck ships an update every 2 days, CineTools every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Codeck versus CineTools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeckCineTools
PriceFree β€” better$3.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEd RosieSTEVEN PETER MANN

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Codeck

Subscriptions5
  • Codeck Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Codeck3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Codeck Annual$9.991 Year
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  • Codeck Annual 20263 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Codeck$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Codeck Annual$9.99
None

CineTools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codeck free?
Codeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CineTools free?
CineTools costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Codeck or CineTools have ads?
Neither Codeck nor CineTools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codeck or CineTools?
Codeck ships an update every 2 days, and CineTools every 6 months. Most recently, Codeck was updated on September 15, 2026 and CineTools on August 21, 2026.

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