Timenote vs Vidnotation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Timenote
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Timenote is a timestamp editor. It was developed to timestamp specific moments in recorded online classes, making it easy to access a moment when the teacher was discussing a specific topic. Over time, this application has also been modified to support online videos. Besides timestamped notes, this app can : - Adjust the time before taking the notes - Offset the timestamps - Sync with playing audio - Automatic save - Save and Share - Use dark or light mode
Vidnotation
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Take notes based on video timestamps. Ideal for educational videos. Ideal use-cases - students taking notes on video lectures - videos from online courses - educational YouTube videos Features - Import mp4 files from your computer - Use your computer's storage. No cloud uploads needed - Each note has a color - Filter by color or text in notes for review later Benefits - Never Miss a Detail: Capture crucial information on-the-fly and refer back to specific points in videos with ease. - Study Smarter: Make revising for exams or learning new material more efficient by bookmarking and annotating important segments. - Boost Productivity: Reduce time spent re-watching videos by directly accessing your noted sections. - Streamline Content Creation: Content creators can outline edits and adjustments directly within the video timeline. - Enhance Meetings & Presentations: Quickly jot down follow-up actions or important insights during instructional videos or recorded meetings. - Collaborate Effectively: Share your annotated videos with peers or colleagues to align on key takeaways without additional meetings. - Personalize Learning: Tailor any video to your learning style by highlighting and noting sections that matter most to you. - Organize Research: Keep your video research neat and accessible, perfect for projects that involve multiple video sources. - Interactive Tutorials: Turn tutorials into interactive learning sessions by marking steps or tips as you go. - Archive Thoughts: Keep a digital archive of insights and ideas from various videos for future reference.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Vidnotation at every 4 weeks against Timenote's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Timenote ships an update every 3 months, Vidnotation every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timenote | Vidnotation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.5 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Louis Couture | Jonathan Mercer |
In-app purchases
Timenote
No in-app purchases
Vidnotation
No in-app purchases









