Comparison

TC Tools vs TC Calculator

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

TC Calculator

Features
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TC Calculator is a fast, no-nonsense timecode calculator built for video and film professionals on set and in post. Add and subtract timecodes in a single tap and read the result instantly, with live conversions to frames, seconds, and feet+frames. FRAME RATES Work in any of nine frame rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 48, 50, 59.94, and 60 fps. DROP-FRAME DONE RIGHT Correct drop-frame (DF) and non-drop (NDF) math, including the proper ";" and ":" separators. 29.97 and 59.94 drop-frame are handled exactly, with 24-hour wrap-around. INSTANT CONVERSIONS Every result shows total frames, real-time seconds, and feet+frames (35mm, 16 frames/foot) at a glance. MADE FOR THE JOB - Clean, dark interface that's easy to read on set - A and B operands with quick clear buttons - Calculation history that remembers your confirmed results - Works fully offline — no sign-in, no setup PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no servers, no tracking, no ads. The app collects nothing; everything stays on your device. TC Calculator is a reference tool. Results are calculated from the values you enter — for delivery-critical work, always verify against your production's official timecode references.

Screenshots

TC Tools4 screens
TC Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TC Calculator at none against TC Tools's 1. TC Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TC Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TC Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TC Tools versus TC Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTC ToolsTC Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSigmagineDENZO LAB, INC.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TC Tools

One-time1
  • Unlimited CueSheet Feature$0.99
None

TC Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TC Tools free?
TC Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TC Calculator free?
TC Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TC Tools or TC Calculator have ads?
Neither TC Tools nor TC Calculator shows ads.

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