OnionSkinCapture vs Timecode Gen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OnionSkinCapture
This utility app allows users to capture photos at the same angle for comparison. It features a storage box for saving images and can be used to create stop-motion animations. The tool is ideal for visual comparison of sequential shots.
- Capture photos at the same angle
- Compare before and after images
- Save photos within the application
- Create stop-motion animations
- Image storage box
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Onion Skin Capture is Again can be photographed with the same angle application. BeforeAfterTool 2 pictures can be placed and compared. StorageBox ・can save the photos in the application. ・stop motion animation.
Timecode Gen
This app generates linear timecode (LTC) with support for various frame rates and audio output. It can create audio files with embedded timecode, operate in real-time using the device's current time, and manage cue playlists. It also allows for synchronized start/stop commands between devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
- LTC SMPTE timecode generation (PAL, SECAM, 24-30 FPS)
- Audio file creation with embedded timecode (AAC/.m4a)
- Real-time generation using device's system time
- CUE timecode playlist creation and management
- Synchronized start/stop commands via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
- Sync TX/RX modes for device command transmission
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Main Features: - Generate linear timecode support LTC SMPTE PAL SECAM 24, 25, 29.97DF, 30 FPS with audio output. - Creating audio files with timecode in compressed aac/.m4a(44,1kHz) format. - RealTime mode - generation timecode of current system time of device. (supported Sync Mode) - CUE timecode playlist. Can create CUEs with start time and end time. Creating sequecies with CUE's, using two modes "Auto Play Next" and "Stop At End". - Sync devices with TC app, synchronously start/stop commands with connected nearby devices using Bluetooth or WIFI(on same network). Sync TX mode - Transmitter mode, device send commands to another device with RX mode. Sync RX mode - Reciever mode, device get commands: start, stop, set timecode from TX device. Always welcome for criticism and suggestions: royalblue.dev@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Timecode Gen at 4.5 against OnionSkinCapture's 3.8. Timecode Gen also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 19 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
OnionSkinCapture costs $6.99 and Timecode Gen $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Timecode Gen holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of OnionSkinCapture's written reviews are positive against 83% of Timecode Gen's.
OnionSkinCapture ships an update every 19 months, Timecode Gen every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OnionSkinCapture | Timecode Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | whitez | Anna Koynova |
Customer experience
OnionSkinCapture
Timecode Gen
In-app purchases
OnionSkinCapture
No in-app purchases
Timecode Gen
No in-app purchases
