TC Tools vs Timecode Audio Recorder
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.
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 review sentiment: TC Tools at 100% against Timecode Audio Recorder's 42%. TC Tools also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 9.3). Timecode Audio Recorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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. TC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timecode Audio Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.
TC Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TC Tools's written reviews are positive against 42% of Timecode Audio Recorder's.
TC Tools ships an update every 3 months, Timecode Audio Recorder every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TC Tools | Timecode Audio Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 41.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 9.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sigmagine | Tentacle Sync GmbH |
Customer experience
TC Tools
Timecode Audio Recorder
In-app purchases
TC Tools
- Unlimited CueSheet Feature$0.99
Timecode Audio Recorder
No in-app purchases
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