Comparison

Timecode TC Organizer vs PAcalculate

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

Head to head
About

Timecode TC Organizer

Calculate and predict timecode conversions between broadcast and film industry standards like 23.98, 29.97, and 25 fps. Supports source and target modes for accurate project planning.

Highlights
  • Timecode conversion for 23.98, 29.97, and 25 fps
  • Source and Target calculation modes
  • Supports NTSC and PAL standards
  • EDL (Tape Deck) timecode format
  • Adjustable TC sync points (0H, 1H, 10H)
  • Calculates duration
Features
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Essential app for all the professionals in the broadcast and film industry. Calculate and predict the Timecode(TC) between any combinations among 23.98(24), NTSC 29.97(30), and PAL 25. The Description field in the middle will show which conversion methods would be used for the conversion. The calculation is assuming users use 2-3 pull-down or removing-2-3-pull-down methods for the conversions between 23.98(24) and NTSC 29.97(30). It is assuming users use frame-to-frame conversions between 23.98(24) and PAL(25). All the timecode(TC) is shown as EDL(TAPE DECK) way, so the timecode is your CUT point. It is not the editing software's way such as OUT point, 1 frame shorter than CUT point. How to use in general: User Interface can be split into 4 sections: 1. Mode - you can choose "Source" or "Target" mode. Set "Source" if you know the source TC and want to know the converted TC. Set "Target" mode if you know the target TC and want to know your source TC. 2. TC Input - click the TC input Field, then the numeric keyboard will pop-up. Please type the timecode with numbers only and press any other area than numeric pad as enter. Depending on your input timecode's hour, the Sync point will be automatically chosen. Then you can set your TC Type as 23.976, 29.97 NDF, 29.97DF, and 25. 3. Description - show which conversion methods will be used 4. TC Output - show the calculated or predicted TC with duration. You can set the target TC Type as 23.976, 29.97NDF, 29.97DF, and 25. As often the broadcasters use different starting TC point between 1 hour and 10 hour, you can choose the different TC sync point among 0H, 1H, and 10H. Example 1, "Source Mode": if you have your master in 23.98 and you like to know how long it would be after frame-to-frame conversion to PAL. Please put your source TC, then it will predict your PAL TC and duration for you. Example 2, "Target Mode": if your broadcaster wants to make 22:30 Drop frame show with film look and you shot as 23.98 and like to edit in 23.98, please change to "Target Mode" and put your 22:30 timecode and choose drop frame in the input TC Type, then it will calculate your 23.98 TC for your editing. I hope this app can help you in many of your projects.

About

PAcalculate

This app provides 28 calculators and reference information for professional audio sound reinforcement and lighting. It covers acoustics, audio electronics, cabling, and lighting calculations, making it a valuable tool for audio and lighting professionals.

Highlights
  • 28 calculators for pro-audio and lighting
  • Acoustics calculations (SPL, air absorption)
  • Audio electronics calculations (dBu/dBV, Q/B/W)
  • Cabling calculations (speaker cable loss)
  • Lighting calculations (DMX, RGB/CMY)
  • Reference info (pinouts, graphs)
Features
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28 calculators (47 calculations) for pro-audio sound reinforcement and lighting, as well as reference info and utilities. A super handy tool for people dealing with PA, sound reinforcement, sound systems, electro-acoustics, pro-audio and lighting Acoustics - SPL (sound pressure level) - SPL sum with phase, distance or time difference - Air absorption attenuation for a given humidity, temperature, frequency and distance - Ceiling speaker coverage - Time «» Distance - Audio frequency «» Wavelength (includes lambda/2 and 2*lambda/3 for line arrays or subwoofer arrays) - Transition distance for line arrays (near to far field) - End-fire and broadside array subwoofer modelling Audio electronics - dBu «» dBV «» Volts - Q «» B/W (bandwidth) - Limiter threshold, attack&releases times - Amplifier gain Cabling - Speaker cable: low impedance, high impedance (constant voltage line, 70V/100V). Calculates energy and level loss, system damping factor Lights DMX channel, RGB/RGBW/RGBA and CMY Useful reference info such as pinouts (proaudio and lighting) and graphs Utilities: Inclinometer, Flashlight / light with selectable intermittence (uses camera permission) Latest news from DoctorProAudio.com

Screenshots

Timecode TC Organizer3 screens
PAcalculate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PAcalculate at Free against Timecode TC Organizer's $1.99. PAcalculate also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Timecode TC Organizer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

PAcalculate is free to download; Timecode TC Organizer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timecode TC Organizer ships an update weekly, PAcalculate every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 13, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timecode TC Organizer versus PAcalculate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimecode TC OrganizerPAcalculate
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKYOUNG KUEN CHUNGJose Brusi

Customer experience

Timecode TC Organizer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PAcalculate

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Timecode TC Organizer

No in-app purchases

None

PAcalculate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timecode TC Organizer free?
Timecode TC Organizer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PAcalculate free?
PAcalculate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timecode TC Organizer or PAcalculate have ads?
Neither Timecode TC Organizer nor PAcalculate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timecode TC Organizer or PAcalculate?
Timecode TC Organizer ships an update weekly, and PAcalculate every 4 months. Most recently, Timecode TC Organizer was updated on September 13, 2026 and PAcalculate on September 13, 2026.

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