TC Tools vs RZ Timecode Calculator
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.
RZ Timecode Calculator
This tool assists with timecode calculations for video editing and animation. It's designed for field use when built-in editing software functions are not readily available. A simple and useful utility for creative professionals.
- Timecode calculations
- Video editing assistance
- Animation support
- Field use utility
- Simple interface
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I used to have a calculator called the FrameMaster. It was wonderful and useful for video editing and animation. Now this function is pretty much built in to the editing apps. However, you may find yourself in the field needing to do some simple timecode calculations, and then, THIS IS APP YOUR BEST FRIEND!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TC Tools at 5.0 against RZ Timecode Calculator's 1.0. TC Tools also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.6). RZ Timecode Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. RZ Timecode Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
TC Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
TC Tools ships an update every 3 months, RZ Timecode Calculator every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TC Tools | RZ Timecode Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sigmagine | Robert L Zimmelman |
Customer experience
TC Tools
RZ Timecode Calculator
In-app purchases
TC Tools
- Unlimited CueSheet Feature$0.99
RZ Timecode Calculator
No in-app purchases
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