Comparison

Simple Timecode Calculator vs TS Control for Kenwood

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple Timecode Calculator

Perform calculations on video timecodes with various frame rates. Features a ticker tape for easy value assignment to memory buttons. Compatible with iOS 14.1+ devices.

Highlights
  • Timecode calculations
  • Supports multiple frame rates
  • Ticker tape function
  • Memory buttons
  • Landscape orientation mode
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Simple Timecode Calculator is a little tool to help you perform add, multiply, divide or subtract calculations on video files using most frame rates. The app has a built in ticker tape function, which activates when you rotate your device to the landscape orientation. To assign the value currently presented on the screen to one of the two memory buttons simply press and hold one of them and the value will appear on the button. Simple Timecode Calculator is compatible with all iPhones running iOS14.1 or higher.

About

TS Control for Kenwood

Control your Kenwood TS-890 transceiver remotely from your iPad. Features integrated digital modes, logging, dual VFO, and DX-Cluster alerts. Operate locally or from anywhere with an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Full remote transceiver control
  • Integrated digital modes (FT8, FT4, CW, SSTV)
  • Comprehensive logbook with ADIF import/export
  • Dual VFO and dual waterfall displays
  • DX-Cluster integration and alerts
  • Visual radio spots and band limits
  • Remote CW transmission
Features
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Your Kenwood TS-890 on your iPhone and iPad: at home over Wi-Fi or from anywhere over the internet. Made by a ham, for hams, with personal support included. TS-Control connects to the TS-890's built-in network interface (KNS). No extra hardware, no PC and no extra software needed. WORKS WITH ■ Kenwood TS-890S, connected to your network by cable The app connects over the network only. A USB cable connection is not supported. OPERATE ■ Spectrum scope and waterfall with band plan, DX Cluster and FT8 spots ■ VFO A and B, filters, preamp, attenuator, NB, NR, notch, AGC and more ■ Compact floating panels: tuning, PTT, CW, memories, tune stack, macros, Command Bar, DTMF, RIT / ∆TX ■ Your iPhone or iPad as microphone and speaker; the radio keeps playing in the background ■ Ready for iPhone Duo, iPad split screen and Apple Vision Pro MODES ■ FT8-Improved with AutoAnswer and AutoCQ, plus the classic FT8 ■ JS8 keyboard chat ■ CW with decoder, keyer, ESM and CW keyboard: send CW remotely, by keyboard or with a paddle on a CTR2 or MIDI controller ■ Speech: incoming voice transcribed and translated, your typed text sent as speech ■ SSTV, HF-Fax, APRS and WSPR FT8-Improved, JS8, Speech and WSPR need iOS 26. TOOLS ■ Logbook with ADIF import and export, shared via iCloud with SmartSDR, SDR-Control, FT-Control and K4-Control, on iPhone, iPad and Mac ■ DX Cluster with alerts, POTA, PSK Reporter, Call Lookup, Band Plan, Network Stats, Memories ■ Controllers: MIDI, CTR2, HaliKey, Pryme, Flic ■ 4O3A Genius devices, Ultra Beam antennas, rotators and relay boards MADE BY A HAM Made by Marcus, DL8MRE, who has been developing apps for Apple devices since 2009 and uses this app every day in his own shack, where all supported radios are on the desk. Personal online support and a detailed manual are included. Updates with new modes and features are free: no subscription, no in-app purchases. WHAT YOU NEED ■ A Kenwood TS-890S on your network, with its KNS remote access set up (user name and password) ■ An iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or later ■ For use over the internet: access to your home network from outside (see the manual) Manual: https://go-to.me/ts-control-ios-manual More apps: https://ham-radio-apps.com TS-Control is developed independently and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenwood.

Screenshots

Simple Timecode Calculator3 screens
TS Control for Kenwood4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Timecode Calculator at $0.99 against TS Control for Kenwood's $89.99. Simple Timecode Calculator also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). TS Control for Kenwood's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Simple Timecode Calculator costs $0.99 and TS Control for Kenwood $89.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Timecode Calculator ships an update every 5 months, TS Control for Kenwood every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple Timecode Calculator versus TS Control for Kenwood: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Timecode CalculatorTS Control for Kenwood
Price$0.99 — better$89.99
Rating2.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaan van de WestelakenMarcus Roskosch

Customer experience

Simple Timecode Calculator

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative53.3%

TS Control for Kenwood

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simple Timecode Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

TS Control for Kenwood

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Timecode Calculator free?
Simple Timecode Calculator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TS Control for Kenwood free?
TS Control for Kenwood costs $89.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Timecode Calculator or TS Control for Kenwood have ads?
Neither Simple Timecode Calculator nor TS Control for Kenwood shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Timecode Calculator or TS Control for Kenwood?
Simple Timecode Calculator ships an update every 5 months, and TS Control for Kenwood every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Timecode Calculator was updated on October 29, 2026 and TS Control for Kenwood on October 30, 2026.

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