Apogee MetaRecorder vs Timecode Audio Recorder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Apogee MetaRecorder
This app provides professional-grade audio recording capabilities for iOS devices. It offers high-quality audio capture, advanced metadata tagging for streamlined post-production, and a unique Master-Satellite Link feature for synchronized multi-device recording.
- High-quality audio recording (24-bit, 96kHz)
- Metadata tagging (Keywords, Markers, Favorites)
- Master-Satellite Link for multi-device sync
- Timecode embedding via UltraSync BLUE
- Direct export to Final Cut Pro XML
- Professional hardware integration
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Apogee MetaRecorder is an extremely flexible two-channel audio recording app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch with features to support a wide variety of unique and powerful workflows. Armed with multiple iOS devices and Apogee and Sennheiser hardware, you can capture superb audio in the field for interviews, conferences, audio for video and film, mobile broadcast, weddings, recitals, plus countless other applications. Because it’s Apogee, audio is of the highest quality - recorded at a resolution up to 24-bit, 96kHz in WAV. or CAF format. Connect an Apogee audio interface or Sennheiser ClipMic digital or MKE 2 digital lavalier mic for a professional quality input signal, and adjust hardware input gain and DSP (Sennheiser only) from MetaRecorder. MetaRecorder features compatibility with Timecode Systems UltraSync BLUE module as an in-app purchase. When enabled, MetaRecorder receives timecode via Bluetooth and embeds it into the audio file metadata. This greatly simplifies synchronization of audio and video files in Final Cut Pro (or other NLE). With a growing number of audio and video devices offering BLUE compatibility, it's never been easier to synchronize your productions. The Master-Satellite Link feature makes it possible to link one Master iPhone via Wi-Fi to up to 3 Satellite iPhones (also iPad/iPod Touch). Once the link is established, every action you perform on the Master is duplicated on the Satellites - create and name Scenes, initiate recording and playback, set input levels, choose Takes, add Markers, Keywords and Favorites, and share Scenes and Takes. It’s even possible to monitor Satellites’ audio - recording and playback - from the Master. This offers the best of a wireless system - convenience and flexibility - with the reliability of standalone internal recording - each Satellite records its own audio. Master-Satellite Link opens a world of applications for audio-for-video, mobile broadcast, and even recitals, weddings and other public events. MetaRecorder transforms your Final Cut Pro workflow as well. Apply metadata tags like Keywords, Favorites, Markers and more to your audio files while recording in the field, then share the recorded audio and Final Cut Pro XML files directly from MetaRecorder. When imported into Final Cut Pro on a Mac, the captured metadata greatly simplifies the process of organizing and parsing your media, substantially accelerating your post-production workflow. With the free version of MetaRecorder, it’s possible to record up to 60 seconds of audio on up to 4 linked iPhones. The Full Version in-app purchase allows unlimited recording on a single device, while the Full Version with Multi-Device Support allows unlimited recording on up to 4 devices. **For a limited time, connecting an Apogee or Sennheiser iOS audio interface unlocks the Full Version (single device) in-app purchase; the Multi-Device Support in-app purchase may be made later at a discounted price.** Compatible devices: - Sennheiser ClipMic digital - Sennheiser MKE 2 digital - Apogee JAM, JAM 96, JAM+ - Apogee MiC, MiC+, HypeMiC - Apogee ONE for iPad & Mac - Apogee Duet for iPad & Mac - Apogee Quartet for iPad & Mac Features - Mono or Stereo audio recording, WAV. or CAF format, up to 96kHz 24-bit resolution - Intuitive multi-Take recording and selection - Compatible with Timecode Systems BLUE wireless sync module - Master-Satellite Link creates a network of standalone recorders, commanded from a single Master iPhone - Integration with Apogee audio interfaces and Sennheiser ClipMic digital, MKE 2 digital, HandMic and MK 4 digital - Metadata capture and export to Final Cut Pro XML format - Share via Dropbox, AirDrop, Email,, zip, Message and iTune File Sharing (over a wired connection) - Control essential features with Apple Watch For more detailed information, consult the complete User Guide included with the app (Settings > Help) or see our website at the address below.
Timecode Audio Recorder
Capture audio with embedded timecode for professional synchronization. Supports high-quality WAV recordings and export to cloud services. Requires external Tentacle Sync hardware for timecode functionality.
- Record WAV audio files
- 16 or 24 bit depth
- 44.1 or 48.0 kHz sample rate
- Embedded timecode
- Export to iCloud
- Requires Tentacle Sync hardware
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Record audio files with embedded timecode. Supports recording wave (.wav) audio files with - 16 or 24 bit - 44.1 or 48.0 kHz Recorded files can be exported to iCloud or other services. To use the timecode recording functionality, you have to synchronize your device to a Tentacle Sync E or Tentacle Track E, available at https://shop.tentaclesync.com or from one of our resellers. Questions? Please visit: www.tentaclesync.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timecode Audio Recorder at none against Apogee MetaRecorder's 4. Timecode Audio Recorder also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (42% vs 32%). Apogee MetaRecorder's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 4). 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. Apogee MetaRecorder sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Timecode Audio Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timecode Audio Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apogee MetaRecorder has 34 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Apogee MetaRecorder's written reviews are positive against 42% of Timecode Audio Recorder's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Apogee MetaRecorder | Timecode Audio Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (34 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | 41.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apogee Electronics Corp | Tentacle Sync GmbH |
Customer experience
Apogee MetaRecorder
Timecode Audio Recorder
In-app purchases
Apogee MetaRecorder
- Bluetooth Timecode Upgrade$4.99
- MetaRecorder Full Version$4.99
- Multi-Device Support$14.99
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- Full Version with Multi-Device Support$24.99
Timecode Audio Recorder
No in-app purchases
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