# Apogee MetaRecorder vs Timecode Audio Recorder

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apogee MetaRecorder | Timecode Audio Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apogee-metarecorder/id965930387/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-audio-recorder/id1322011386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apogee Electronics Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/591261067) | [Tentacle Sync GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133987689) |

## What reviewers say

### Apogee MetaRecorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apogee-metarecorder/id965930387)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bluetooth Timecode Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| MetaRecorder Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Device Support | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Version with Multi-Device Support | $24.99 | one-time |


### Timecode Audio Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-audio-recorder/id1322011386)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apogee MetaRecorder free?

Apogee MetaRecorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timecode Audio Recorder free?

Timecode Audio Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Apogee MetaRecorder or Timecode Audio Recorder?

Timecode Audio Recorder is rated higher. Apogee MetaRecorder averages 3.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Timecode Audio Recorder averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Apogee MetaRecorder or Timecode Audio Recorder have ads?

Neither Apogee MetaRecorder nor Timecode Audio Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Apogee MetaRecorder or Timecode Audio Recorder?

Apogee MetaRecorder ships an update every 4 months, and Timecode Audio Recorder every 4 months. Most recently, Apogee MetaRecorder was updated on August 24, 2026 and Timecode Audio Recorder on September 10, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*