Comparison

CinePlay vs Holly Timecode

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Timecode overlays
  • Marker export
  • Safe area guides
  • Masking options
  • Kollaborate cloud integration
  • Synced collaborative viewing
Features
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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

About

Holly Timecode

Features
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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/

Screenshots

CinePlay3 screens
Holly Timecode4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CinePlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Holly Timecode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CinePlay versus Holly Timecode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCinePlayHolly Timecode
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB12 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperDigital Rebellion LLCPatrick Tudor

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CinePlay

One-time1
  • Full Version Upgrade$9.99
None

Holly Timecode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CinePlay free?
CinePlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Holly Timecode free?
Holly Timecode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CinePlay or Holly Timecode have ads?
Neither CinePlay nor Holly Timecode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CinePlay or Holly Timecode?
CinePlay ships an update every 3 months, and Holly Timecode every 3 months. Most recently, CinePlay was updated on November 6, 2026 and Holly Timecode on October 31, 2026.

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