Holly Timecode vs Cinema Slate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Holly Timecode
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Holly Timecode turns your device into a professional SMPTE Linear Timecode (LTC) generator. Feed frame-accurate timecode to cameras, field recorders, and any gear with a timecode or audio input. FRAME RATES - 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 (drop-frame and non-drop-frame), and 30 fps - Correct drop-frame counting that stays locked to wall-clock time START MODES - Jam to time-of-day, or start from any custom timecode GeoLTC - LOCATION IN THE USER BITS - Optionally embed live GPS, heading, pitch, and roll into the LTC user bits - Or carry the date, a custom value, or nothing at all BUILT FOR THE SET - Large, glanceable timecode display - Live audio level meter and output-level presets (including broadcast -18 dBFS) - Wired-output detection so you know the signal is really going out FREE TO USE - Every feature is free - no paywall, no feature gates. - An optional supporter subscription (where available) helps fund development. It unlocks nothing. PRIVACY - No account, no tracking, no ads. Everything runs on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Cinema Slate
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Cinema Slate is the professional digital clapperboard and production slate for filmmakers and videographers. Mark takes with a real clap, generate sync timecode, and keep a clean shot log โ all from your phone or tablet, at a fraction of the cost of a hardware slate. Replace a physical clapperboard with a production-ready digital board. Tap the clapper to start, generate or lock to timecode, rate takes, and move on to the next shot. Used on indie sets, commercials, documentaries, music videos, and multi-cam shoots โ saving you hours later in the edit when matching, syncing, and logging footage. PRODUCTION FIELDS Edit production info on the slate and in project details: scene, shot, take, roll, day, director, DOP, operator, lens, mic, FPS, location, day/night, sound, MOS/sync, and INT/EXT. Industry-style lettered shot codes (A, B, โฆ Z, AA) with quick increment/decrement controls keep you moving between setups. CLAPPERBOARD Tap the sticks to mark a shot with an audible clap and screen flash โ a clear sync marker for picture and sound. Go hands-free with volume buttons or a shake, so both hands stay on the stick. Shot a bad one? Redo discards that log entry so you can clap again without cluttering history. Happy with it? Next Take saves notes and rating, then advances to the next take. LOGGING & EXPORT Every clap logs scene, shot, take, roll, day, and timecode to your shot history. Add notes and a rating, then filter the log by scene or shot โ no more wading through hours of footage. Export CSV for editorial, and backup or restore your entire database as JSON. With PRO: unlimited projects, and take numbers beyond take 1 โ organize by client, project, and production. TIMECODE (PRO) Full timecode display down to the frame (hours:minutes:seconds:frames). Generate Free Run or Time of Day timecode and jam sync your cameras. Output LTC audio for cameras and recorders with LTC in. Lock the slate to external sources โ Tentacle Sync, ATEM switchers, BT Cam, or any LTC device โ or broadcast timecode over the network so every device on set stays frame-accurate. Play back media files with embedded timecode. BT CAM INTEGRATION (PRO) Pair with the BT Cam app over your network: send or receive timecode, and automatically start or stop recording on every camera connected in BT Cam the moment you clap. Discover BT Cam on your LAN, on this device, or by manual host. OFFLINE & PRIVATE No sign-up required. Works fully offline, anywhere you go. Your shot history is always on hand to view, edit, or send. GETTING STARTED Create a new project or use the default one Set scene, shot, and take Tap the clapper to start PRICING Free forever with basic features. Unlock PRO with a single one-time purchase โ no subscription, ever. PRO FEATURES one-time purchase - Timecode generator: Free Run & Time of Day - Full timecode display (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) - Wireless timecode sync with Tentacle Sync, ATEM, BT Cam - LTC Audio generator for cameras and recorders with LTC-In - Timecode sync with any LTC device - Media file timecode playback - Camera remote control: clap triggers record start/stop on cameras connected in BT Cam - Unlimited projects โ organize by client, project, and production - Take numbering beyond take 1 โ full multi-take logging
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Holly Timecode at none against Cinema Slate's 1. Cinema Slate's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Cinema Slate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Holly Timecode asks for nothing beyond the download.
Holly Timecode ships an update every 3 months, Cinema Slate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Holly Timecode | Cinema Slate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrick Tudor | Navideck Labs OU |
In-app purchases
Holly Timecode
No in-app purchases
Cinema Slate
- Pro$229.99
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