CinePlay vs Holly Timecode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CinePlay
This professional media player offers timecode overlays, markers, and safe areas for video review and collaboration. It integrates with the Kollaborate cloud workflow platform for seamless project access and synced viewing sessions.
- Timecode overlays
- Marker export
- Safe area guides
- Masking options
- Kollaborate cloud integration
- Synced collaborative viewing
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This is a cut-down version of CinePlay for use with the Kollaborate cloud workflow platform from Digital Rebellion. It requires a free or subscription Kollaborate account. To play back files locally stored on the device, use the in-app purchase to update to the full version or buy it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cineplay/id561280759?ls=1&mt=8 ---------- CinePlay is a professional media player with timecode overlays, markers, masking and safe areas. It is ideal for dailies, portfolios, client feedback, mobile note taking and much more. TIMECODE All timings are specified in timecode notation and CinePlay can read timecode stored in a movie file. You can even add a draggable timecode overlay to the movie. MARKERS Add markers during playback and export them to a range of common marker formats. SAFE AREAS View 4:3 and 16:9 title and action safe areas over your movie. MASKING Mask to a range of common aspect ratios. WIDE RANGE OF SOURCES With the full version in-app purchase CinePlay can import from Camera Roll, Videos app, iTunes file sharing, Kollaborate and direct web URL links. KOLLABORATE Access your Kollaborate cloud projects on the move, watch videos and sync notes with your colleagues. SYNCED SESSIONS Take part in collaborative viewing sessions with a colleague controlling the playhead via Kollaborate. MAINTAIN COLOR ACCURACY Upload a Color Decision List (CDL) to Kollaborate, link it as a CDL to a movie in the Relationship Editor and CinePlay will automatically color correct the movie according to the CDL. Help and support available at http://www.digitalrebellion.com/cineplayios
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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Holly Timecode at none against CinePlay's 1. CinePlay's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. CinePlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Holly Timecode asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CinePlay | Holly Timecode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Rebellion LLC | Patrick Tudor |
In-app purchases
CinePlay
- Full Version Upgrade$9.99
Holly Timecode
No in-app purchases









