Comparison

TempoSync vs STEP Viewer

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

Head to head
About

TempoSync

Features
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TempoSync — Frame-accurate audio playback and timecode for set and post. Built for filmmakers, sound recordists, DITs, playback operators and musicians, TempoSync turns your iPhone, iPad or Mac into a reliable playback and timecode machine. Load a clip, lock it to timecode, and play it back perfectly in sync — on one device or across many. MATCH YOUR CAMERA'S SENSOR FRAME RATE Shooting off-speed for slow motion or fast motion? Set your project's base frame rate and your camera's sensor frame rate, and TempoSync automatically adjusts playback speed so your audio stays perfectly in sync with the picture. Best of all, the pitch is preserved — your music and dialogue never sound sped up or "chipmunked". ROCK-SOLID TIMECODE & LTC - Frame-accurate SMPTE timecode display - Generate LTC (linear timecode) as an audio signal to feed cameras and recorders - Set a custom start timecode or use the file's original timecode - Fullscreen timecode view for the whole crew to read at a glance METRONOME & PRE-ROLL - Adjustable BPM, time signature, tap tempo and offset - Configurable click sounds and beat pattern - Pre-roll count-in before the clip starts DIGITAL SLATE & LOGGING - On-screen Scene / Shot / Take slate with auto-increment - Automatic take logging: date, time, start TC, end TC, scene, shot, take and clip name - Rehearsal mode to run takes without logging - Review, edit or delete entries and export the log as CSV or PDF MARKERS, IN/OUT & WAVEFORM - Set, name and jump between markers on the timeline - In/out points for precise playback ranges - Metal-accelerated waveform with smooth scrubbing - Multi-track mixer with per-channel volume and mute (embedded WAV channel names are used automatically) SEND TIMECODE - Stream timecode over Art-Net and OSC to your lighting and media systems WAV EXPORT - Export a Broadcast Wave (BWF) file with embedded timecode metadata - Optionally bake in the metronome and LTC tracks and pre-roll - Speed changes keep the original pitch MULTI-DEVICE SYNC - Connect a host and multiple clients over the local network - Timecode and slate information are shared live, so every screen shows the same take WORKS EVERYWHERE - iPhone, iPad (portrait and landscape) and macOS - Available in English, German, French and Spanish FREE & PRO Use TempoSync for free to load a clip, play it back, use the mixer and set the sensor frame rate up to 50 fps. Unlock the full toolset with TempoSync Pro — including higher sensor frame rates, markers, in/out points, pre-roll, the digital slate and log, LTC audio, timecode sending (Art-Net/OSC), WAV export and multi-device sync. Start with a 7-day free trial. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS TempoSync Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription: - Weekly — includes a 7-day free trial - Monthly - Yearly Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase; any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://buntundinfarbe.tech/privacy

About

STEP Viewer

View and interact with 3D CAD files directly on your mobile device. Measure dimensions, rotate, zoom, and save models in a common format without needing desktop software.

Highlights
  • Open STEP files from file manager
  • 3D model measurement tools
  • Six fixed views
  • Pinch to zoom, pan, and rotate
  • Save as GLB
  • Progress indicator for large files
  • Multilingual support
Features
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STEP Viewer opens STEP (.step, .stp) CAD files in 3D on your phone. No desktop CAD software needed. Everything is free. There are no in-app purchases. Credits only skip the ad; without credits you can still open every file after watching a short ad. Key features * Open .step and .stp files straight from your file manager - just tap the file * Measure your model: a bounding box with all three side lengths, in mm or m * Six fixed views (front, right, back, left, top, bottom), plus pinch to zoom, pan and rotate * Save the converted model as GLB whenever you need it * Large files show the estimated time and memory before conversion starts, and progress while it runs * If a file cannot be opened, the app tells you why instead of failing silently * Available in 12 languages, following your device settings Supported formats * Input: .stp, .step (STEP AP203, AP214) * Output: .glb (glTF Binary) How to use 1. Tap a .step file in your file manager, or open the app and tap the folder icon 2. Wait for the conversion - large files show progress and an estimate 3. Drag to rotate, pinch to zoom, tap the view button to switch sides License This app uses Open CASCADE Technology (LGPL-2.1). https://www.opencascade.com For questions or bug reports, please contact us by email.

Screenshots

TempoSync3 screens
STEP Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STEP Viewer at none against TempoSync's 3. STEP Viewer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TempoSync sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. STEP Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TempoSync versus STEP Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempoSyncSTEP Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrank HellwigSmart Cube Labs Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TempoSync

Subscriptions3
  • TempoSync Pro (Weekly)7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • TempoSync Pro (Monthly)$17.991 Month
  • TempoSync Pro (Yearly)$89.991 Year
None

STEP Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TempoSync free?
TempoSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STEP Viewer free?
STEP Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TempoSync or STEP Viewer have ads?
Neither TempoSync nor STEP Viewer shows ads.

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