Comparison

TC Tools vs CineStager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Timecode calculator
  • Add/subtract timecodes and frame numbers
  • Supports multiple framerates
  • Cue sheet manager
  • Export cue sheets
  • Unlimited projects with in-app purchase
Features
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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.

About

CineStager

Features
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Bring your scenes to life with Cinestager — the ultimate AR previsualization tool for filmmakers, creators and storytellers. Cinestager lets you instantly block, stage, and plan shots using augmented reality. Place 3D Locations, add Mannequins, and explore your scene through a virtual camera that behaves like the real thing. Import your own USDZ sets, position Mannequins with precise height controls, and visualize complex staging with Human Occlusion, which blends real people seamlessly into your AR environment. Then jump into Game Mode to fly through your scene, experiment with lens choices, and scout shots from impossible angles. Capture high-quality stills and screen-recorded camera moves, complete with optional camera and lens metadata. Each image can also generate an automatic Map View, giving you a top-down blueprint of your shot — perfect for planning and sharing with your team. Whether you're prepping a film, designing a scene, or experimenting with visual storytelling, Cinestager gives you the power of a full previs toolkit right on your device. Plan smarter. Shoot better. Visualize instantly.

Screenshots

TC Tools4 screens
CineStager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CineStager at every 2 weeks against TC Tools's every 3 months. TC Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CineStager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TC Tools ships an update every 3 months, CineStager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TC Tools versus CineStager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTC ToolsCineStager
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSigmagineYannick Giraud

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TC Tools

One-time1
  • Unlimited CueSheet Feature$0.99
1 purchases

CineStager

One-time1
  • CineStager Pro$17.99

Questions

Is TC Tools free?
TC Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CineStager free?
CineStager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TC Tools or CineStager have ads?
Neither TC Tools nor CineStager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TC Tools or CineStager?
TC Tools ships an update every 3 months, and CineStager every 2 weeks. Most recently, TC Tools was updated on September 24, 2026 and CineStager on October 8, 2026.

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