TC Tools vs tcCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TC Tools
This app simplifies timecode calculations for durations and cue points. It allows you to add or subtract timecodes and frame numbers, supporting various standard framerates. You can also generate and export cue sheets for creative projects.
- Timecode calculator
- Add/subtract timecodes and frame numbers
- Supports multiple framerates
- Cue sheet manager
- Export cue sheets
- Unlimited projects with in-app purchase
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TC Tools is a timecode toolbox. Features : Timecode calculator - Simplify computations on durations and cue points in the hh:mm:ss:ff format. - Add or substract timecodes or frame numbers to other timecodes or frame numbers. - It takes into account multiple standard framerates. Cue sheet manager - Easily generate your cue sheets for music composition projects, video editing and more. - Export your cue sheet and send it to Drive, Dropbox, Numbers, Excell, Mail ... - Free version allows you to create 3 projects and 5 cues per project, our low-priced inApp purchase will provide you unlimited usage ! Feel free to send us your ideas about improvements or new features.
tcCalc
This calculator specializes in timecode and frame-based calculations, offering a familiar interface for quick conversions and duration calculations. It supports multiple frame rates and allows for easy copying and pasting of results.
- Timecode and frame calculations
- Convert between timecode and frames
- Supports multiple frame rates
- Automatic value adjustment
- Copy and paste functionality
- Memory function
- Calculation history
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tcCalc is a calculator built for one job: timecode math for video production. Add and subtract timecode, let it handle drop frame for you, and switch to a frame count with a single tap, all with the feel of an ordinary calculator. Time bases 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 fps, plus hh:mm:ss for working without frames. Drop frame is applied automatically at 29.97 and 59.94 fps. Features - Add and subtract timecode - One-tap switching between timecode and frame count (seconds in hh:mm:ss mode) - Automatic drop frame handling (29.97 / 59.94 fps) - Constant calculation: press = again to repeat the last operation - Memory: add, subtract, recall, and clear - Calculation history: up to 20 entries with frame rate and date; tap to restore, swipe to delete - Open history with the clock button or by swiping up on the display - Copy and paste from the ••• menu or by touching and holding the result - Built-in How to Use guide Easy to read - Large keys, color-coded by role - Dark mode - iPhone and iPad, in all four orientations - Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support Simple by design - No ads - No in-app purchases - No account or sign-in - The app itself makes no network connections and works offline - No analytics and no tracking Whether you are timing a shoot, finding an edit point, or adding up the length of your footage, tcCalc keeps the math out of your way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TC Tools at Free against tcCalc's $1.99. TC Tools also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). tcCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (76 vs 1). On 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
TC Tools is free to download; tcCalc costs $1.99 up front. TC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. tcCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.
TC Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tcCalc has 76 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TC Tools's written reviews are positive against 63% of tcCalc's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TC Tools | tcCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (76 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 63.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 76 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sigmagine | RYUICHIROU SHIMONO |
Customer experience
TC Tools
tcCalc
In-app purchases
TC Tools
- Unlimited CueSheet Feature$0.99
tcCalc
No in-app purchases
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