Comparison

Precast vs Audio Timestamp Marker

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

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About

Precast

Features
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Precast makes it easy to review podcast episodes and mark exactly what needs attention. Listen through your recording, drop markers at the right moment, add notes, and share them instantly with your editor or co-host. Whether you’re polishing an episode yourself or preparing feedback for someone else, Precast keeps the review process fast, precise, and organized. ADD EPISODES IN SECONDS Getting started is simple. Add an episode by pasting the URL to an audio file or by selecting a file directly from the Files app. Once imported, you can immediately start listening and placing markers. MARK MOMENTS THAT MATTER While listening to an episode, drop markers exactly where something needs work. Add notes to explain what should change, whether it’s a cut, a correction, or a timing tweak. Each marker is tied to the exact timestamp, so nothing gets lost in vague feedback. SEE THE AUDIO AROUND YOUR MARKER Quickly understand the context around every note. Precast shows the waveform around a marker so you can scrub and adjust the exact moment before sharing your feedback. This makes it easy to fine-tune the exact point in the audio that needs attention. SHARE CLEAR FEEDBACK Export markers and notes directly through the share sheet. Send them by email, Messages, WhatsApp, or any other app you use to collaborate. Your editor receives a clear list of timestamps and comments, making it easy to find every point that needs work. WIDGETS FOR QUICK ACCESS Precast includes Home Screen widgets so you can quickly access your recent episodes and jump straight back into your review session. APP INTENTS AND SHORTCUTS Precast supports App Intents, allowing you to control common actions from Shortcuts, Siri, and the system. You can start or pause playback, add markers, or add new episodes without opening the app, making it easy to integrate Precast into your workflow. FREE TO TRY Precast lets you review episodes and place markers right away. In the free version you can view and share the first three markers per episode, which is perfect for trying the workflow and seeing how it fits into your podcast production process. UNLOCK UNLIMITED MARKERS If you regularly review podcasts, you can unlock the full experience and add as many markers as you like. With the unlock you can add unlimited markers to every episode, view all markers you placed, and share complete marker lists with collaborators. The unlock is available as a non-recurring subscription. You can choose between two months of access or one year of access. Once purchased, the app remains fully usable during the selected period and will not renew automatically. BUILT FOR PODCAST WORKFLOWS Precast is designed specifically for podcast review sessions. You can quickly jump between markers, add notes to markers or to the episode as a whole, review long recordings efficiently, and share feedback in seconds. Whether you’re a host, producer, or editor, Precast helps turn a rough recording into a polished episode faster. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Audio Timestamp Marker

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Audio Timestamp Marker is built for journalists and writers who need to find the right moment in a long interview recording, fast. Import an audio file recorded with any recorder or voice memo app, watch the waveform as it plays, and tap a single button the instant something worth remembering comes up. β–  Great for - Journalists tired of scrubbing through long interview recordings - Writers who want to find "that one quote" without replaying everything - Anyone wary of AI transcription's privacy and accuracy tradeoffs - Podcast editors and minute-takers who need to cue up specific moments β–  Features - Watch the waveform while you play, tap once to drop a marker - Add a note and a color tag (Important / Needs check / Quote candidate) to each marker - Filter markers by tag, browse them in timestamp order - Export as CSV, SRT, or Markdown - Markdown export is formatted as ready-to-paste quote blocks for your draft - No AI transcription or summarization β€” everything runs on-device - No recording feature β€” this app is purely for marking existing audio files β–  Free / Pro Up to 5 markers per audio file, plus CSV and SRT export, are free. Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks unlimited markers, color tags, and Markdown export. Note: this app does not record audio. Import audio files (m4a, mp3, or wav) recorded with your existing recorder or voice memo app. Privacy Policy: https://hecuhecu.github.io/apps/audio-timestamp-marker/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://hecuhecu.github.io/apps/audio-timestamp-marker/terms/

Screenshots

Precast4 screens
Audio Timestamp Marker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Audio Timestamp Marker at 3 against Precast's 1. Audio Timestamp Marker also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Precast sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Audio Timestamp Marker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Precast versus Audio Timestamp Marker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrecastAudio Timestamp Marker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.014.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPetrus Sprangershiroki kawamura

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Precast

One-time2
  • Precast Pro (2 Months)$1.99
  • Precast Pro (1 Year)$7.99
1 purchases

Audio Timestamp Marker

One-time1
  • Pro (Lifetime)$5.99

Questions

Is Precast free?
Precast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Timestamp Marker free?
Audio Timestamp Marker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Precast or Audio Timestamp Marker have ads?
Neither Precast nor Audio Timestamp Marker shows ads.

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