TC Tools vs Timecode Marker
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 Marker
Streamline video editing by quickly creating timecode stamps. These markers help identify crucial moments or errors in footage. Sync with your camcorder for precise reference.
- Generate PDF, CSV, and text reports
- iOS and macOS split-screen support
- Customizable label text
- iCloud sync across Apple devices
- macOS keyboard shortcuts
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Shortcut for Creating Timecode Stamps. Speed up your video editing workflow with timecode stamps. Use these markers as references to quickly identify mistakes or key moments in long video footage. (Sync the timecode with your camcorder and ensure its timecode is set to Free Run.) Key features: 1. PDF, CSV, and text report generation. 2. Native iOS and macOS split-screen support. 3. Customizable label text. 4. iCloud sync and backup across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. 5. macOS keyboard shortcuts supported.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TC Tools at 100% against Timecode Marker's 40%. TC Tools also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.8). Timecode Marker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On 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; Timecode Marker costs $1.99 up front. TC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timecode Marker asks for nothing beyond the download.
TC Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timecode Marker has 6 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 40% of Timecode Marker's.
TC Tools ships an update every 3 months, Timecode Marker weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TC Tools | Timecode Marker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.8 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sigmagine | BIG STORY FILMMAKING SERVICE |
Customer experience
TC Tools
Timecode Marker
In-app purchases
TC Tools
- Unlimited CueSheet Feature$0.99
Timecode Marker
No in-app purchases
