Comparison

Viviana Cloud vs Live Timecode Notes

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

Head to head
About

Viviana Cloud

This app allows location sound recordists to manage, listen to, and share audio recordings from their devices. It offers features to organize files, check metadata, and generate sound reports directly from a smartphone.

Highlights
  • Upload recordings to the cloud
  • Manage and listen to audio tracks
  • Check metadata and timecodes
  • Share recordings
  • Create sound reports
  • Merge WAV files
  • Convert BWF to MP3
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ARE YOU A LOCATION SOUND RECORDIST PROFESSIONAL? Viviana Cloud is a purpose-built device that helps you save time and keep your files safe by uploading your recordings straight from your recorder or card reader to the cloud. The Viviana Cloud device pairs with the Viviana Cloud app so that you can manage your recordings, listen to the recorded tracks, check metadata, share recordings and create sound reports directly on your smartphone. WHAT’S NEW? We have launched a series of brand new PRO features available within the Viviana Cloud app as an in-app purchase. Upgrade to Viviana Cloud PRO app to make your life on set much easier: - Merge single-channel WAV files from several recorders or transmitters into a single Poly WAV file, preserving timecodes and metadata for each individual source channel; - Convert BWF files into .MP3 files, preserving metadata and timecode; - Convert individual tracks into .WAV format; - See real-time waveforms for each track; - Solo or mute individual tracks; - Change volume and pan for each track; PAYMENT AND AUTOMATIC RENEWAL TERMS: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. All subscriptions are credited to your iTunes account and will automatically renew 24 hours prior to expiration. You can turn off renewal through your iTunes profile, at least 24 hours before your active subscription expires. The subscription installments already paid cannot be reimbursed. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. BY DOWNLOADING THE VIVIANA CLOUD APP, YOU AGREE TO: - Our Terms of Service: https://www.vivianacloud.com/termsandconditions/ - Our Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/71633486 - The payment and automatic renewal terms stated above

About

Live Timecode Notes

Streamline note-taking for film and live events with timecode synchronization. Organize notes with custom tags, quick buttons, and export them for post-production workflows or spreadsheets. Collaborate with teams in real-time.

Highlights
  • Timecode synchronization
  • Customizable tags and groups
  • Predefined quick comment buttons
  • Real-time online collaboration
  • Export notes as PDF, CSV, or timeline markers
  • Project transfer and cloud backup
Features
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Take timecode-related notes to the next level. Designed for iOS, this app was developed in collaboration with film industry professionals to create the most productive and easy-to-use tool. With customizable tags, predefined buttons, and universal colors, this app is designed to speed up the note-taking process during live events or studio recording. Notes can later be exported as PDF or CSV file to create spreadsheets. Or they can be exported as timeline markers for Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer and other post-production applications. Key features: - Create custom projects for each event or day of shooting - Create custom tags and organize them into groups - Create quick comment buttons for instant notes with predefined values - Create or join online sessions and comment together with your team - Set timecode to match your frame rate (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 NDF, 29.97 DF, 30, 48, 50, 59.94 NDF, 59.94 DF, 60) - Sync Timecode by using the device camera. Film any display with SMPTE timecode and the project and device will be synced to that time. - Set timecode to another time zone to comment on remote video stream - Connect your device to an external clock or timecode generate (for example Tentacle Sync E or Ambient Lockit) - Export notes as document such as PDF or CSV to generate spreadsheets - Export notes as timeline markers for film editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and Avid Media Composer - Export notes as titles for Apple Final Cut Pro X - Export notes as captions / subtitles for use as overlay in any NLE - Export notes as OTRN (Open Timecode-Related Notes) - Merge notes into ALE files into the corresponding takes - Transfer projects to other devices - Import projects from other devices. - Backup projects to the EditingTools.io cloud with one click. - Review notes with filter functions for text, timecode, and tags. We have also added two demo projects to make it easier to get started with the tools and try them out. We are very open to feedback and want to hear your ideas on how to improve the app. Thank you to everyone who has supported our app development over the years. It is a truly international project. If you have any feedback, feature improvements or translations, please let us know. The app comes with a free plan that allows the creation of 3 free projects and up to 5 buttons and 10 tags per project. The subscription plan offers an unlimited number of projects, tags, and buttons, and also unlocks all export options. Subscriptions help us cover the cost of developing this application. Please consider supporting us if you like this app. We build this app with security in mind, which means no data is shared with any third party and everything is stored and processed locally unless you choose to share the files over iOS. Data processing is local, secure and confidential and can also be used for critical projects and events. If you have any questions or feature requests, please contact our support team. We are happy to assist you!

Screenshots

Viviana Cloud4 screens
Live Timecode Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Viviana Cloud at 5.0 against Live Timecode Notes's 4.4. Viviana Cloud also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Live Timecode Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Viviana Cloud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Live Timecode Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Viviana Cloud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Viviana Cloud's written reviews are positive against 60% of Live Timecode Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Viviana Cloud ships an update every 6 weeks, Live Timecode Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Viviana Cloud versus Live Timecode Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViviana CloudLive Timecode Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIVIANA CLOUD LTDEditingTools.io

Customer experience

Viviana Cloud

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Live Timecode Notes

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Viviana Cloud

Subscriptions2
  • Viviana Cloud PRO$4.991 Month
  • Viviana Cloud PRO$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Live Timecode Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$249.99

Questions

Is Viviana Cloud free?
Viviana Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live Timecode Notes free?
Live Timecode Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Viviana Cloud or Live Timecode Notes?
Viviana Cloud is rated higher. Viviana Cloud averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Live Timecode Notes averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Viviana Cloud or Live Timecode Notes have ads?
Neither Viviana Cloud nor Live Timecode Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Viviana Cloud or Live Timecode Notes?
Viviana Cloud ships an update every 6 weeks, and Live Timecode Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Viviana Cloud was updated on September 12, 2026 and Live Timecode Notes on September 7, 2026.

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