TC Tools vs Holly Timecode
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.
Holly Timecode
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Holly Timecode turns your device into a professional SMPTE Linear Timecode (LTC) generator. Feed frame-accurate timecode to cameras, field recorders, and any gear with a timecode or audio input. FRAME RATES - 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 (drop-frame and non-drop-frame), and 30 fps - Correct drop-frame counting that stays locked to wall-clock time START MODES - Jam to time-of-day, or start from any custom timecode GeoLTC - LOCATION IN THE USER BITS - Optionally embed live GPS, heading, pitch, and roll into the LTC user bits - Or carry the date, a custom value, or nothing at all BUILT FOR THE SET - Large, glanceable timecode display - Live audio level meter and output-level presets (including broadcast -18 dBFS) - Wired-output detection so you know the signal is really going out FREE TO USE - Every feature is free - no paywall, no feature gates. - An optional supporter subscription (where available) helps fund development. It unlocks nothing. PRIVACY - No account, no tracking, no ads. Everything runs on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Holly Timecode at none against TC Tools's 1. TC Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.0). 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. Holly Timecode asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TC Tools | Holly Timecode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sigmagine | Patrick Tudor |
In-app purchases
TC Tools
- Unlimited CueSheet Feature$0.99
Holly Timecode
No in-app purchases
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