MediaLab vs Timecode Audio Recorder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MediaLab
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Hello, we are MediaLab: we love what we do and we like to share! Since 2007 we provide a SaaS solution to share large media files on any device. With our professional tool you can upload, store and share large data files like video, photo and audio without any transfer limit and it’s cost effective. And with this app we enable you to do the exact same from the palm of your hand. MediaLab is the best professional tool for controlled sharing, transferring and storage of media files. Safe and easy! With that said, let’s get started.
Timecode Audio Recorder
Capture audio with embedded timecode for professional synchronization. Supports high-quality WAV recordings and export to cloud services. Requires external Tentacle Sync hardware for timecode functionality.
- Record WAV audio files
- 16 or 24 bit depth
- 44.1 or 48.0 kHz sample rate
- Embedded timecode
- Export to iCloud
- Requires Tentacle Sync hardware
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Record audio files with embedded timecode. Supports recording wave (.wav) audio files with - 16 or 24 bit - 44.1 or 48.0 kHz Recorded files can be exported to iCloud or other services. To use the timecode recording functionality, you have to synchronize your device to a Tentacle Sync E or Tentacle Track E, available at https://shop.tentaclesync.com or from one of our resellers. Questions? Please visit: www.tentaclesync.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MediaLab at every 6 weeks against Timecode Audio Recorder's every 4 months. Timecode Audio Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MediaLab ships an update every 6 weeks, Timecode Audio Recorder every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.
| Parameter | MediaLab | Timecode Audio Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 41.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MediaLab Online | Tentacle Sync GmbH |
In-app purchases
MediaLab
No in-app purchases
Timecode Audio Recorder
No in-app purchases
Questions
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