# TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller vs Earwig Marker

The clearest difference is rating: TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller at 5.0 against Earwig Marker's 3.0. TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). Earwig Marker's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Earwig Marker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller's written reviews are positive against 50% of Earwig Marker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller | Earwig Marker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmpgenc-smart-tap-controller/id1131102436/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earwig-marker/id6763740508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 15 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pegasys Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066581666) | [harry Winteringham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895468428) |

## What reviewers say

### TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmpgenc-smart-tap-controller/id1131102436)

Control video editing operations on your PC from your iPhone or iPad. This auxiliary controller allows for precise seeking, cutting, and frame manipulation via Wi-Fi, offering a more intuitive editing experience.

**Highlights:** Remote control for video editing software, Wi-Fi connectivity to PC, Intuitive tap-based controls, Precise seeking and cutting, Customizable pad layouts, Assign commands to pads

**In-app purchases:** none


### Earwig Marker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earwig-marker/id6763740508)

This app helps filmmakers quickly mark important moments during shoots using voice commands or a single tap. It transcribes spoken words and generates timecode-accurate markers, which can then be used to create an edit-ready timeline in DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro.

**Highlights:** Tap or voice command to mark moments, Live transcription of spoken words, Customizable marker buttons and colors, Mark entire clips with In and Out points, Speaker name recognition, Timecode-accurate markers, Syncs with DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Earwig Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Earwig Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Friends of Earwig | $9.99 | per month |
| Earwig Studio | $24.99 | per month |
| Earwig Pro (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |
| Earwig Studio Pro | $69.99 | per month |
| Earwig Studio (Yearly) | $199.99 | per year |
| Earwig Studio Pro (Yearly) | $599.00 | per year |
| Top-up 3 hours | $9.99 | one-time |
| Top-up 10 hours | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller free?

TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Earwig Marker free?

Earwig Marker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller or Earwig Marker?

TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller is rated higher. TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Earwig Marker averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller or Earwig Marker have ads?

Neither TMPGEnc Smart Tap Controller nor Earwig Marker shows ads.

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