Cut Notes vs WSwitch for WeMo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cut Notes
This iPad app helps post-production professionals streamline their workflow by taking notes synced to video timecodes. It integrates with cloud platforms for collaboration and offers quick preset buttons for efficient note-taking.
- Timecode synchronization
- Quick preset note buttons
- Cloud integration for collaboration
- Customizable note keys
- Manual note entry
- Export notes to editing software
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Cut Notes is an iPad note-taking app for post production professionals. Take notes on the fly using quick preset buttons, all synced to the timecode of your editing application. Used worldwide by studios and freelancers alike, Cut Notes allows you to focus on the cut instead of looking down to write. Cut Notes is integrated with the Kollaborate cloud workflow platform which allows you to easily share notes with colleagues and clients, as well as having collaborative note-taking sessions. Note: Cut Notes does not play video and is designed as a companion app synchronized to another video source. If you're looking for a video player that will allow you to take notes, please see our other product, CinePlay: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cineplay/id561280759?mt=8 TIMECODE Sync timecode from Kollaborate, Final Cut Pro 6/7, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CS 6.0.2 for Mac, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer / Symphony for Mac, Adobe Audition and Pro Tools. Additionally, Cut Notes should be able to sync to any app that supports MIDI timecode. NOTE KEYS With a single tap of a notekey, the note is added instantly at the current timecode position. Create notekey sets for different tasks such as editing and mixing. MANUAL ENTRY Create a custom note at any time with the text box above the notekeys. Cut Notes will insert the note at the moment you first began typing so there’s no need to rush. CUSTOMIZE Change any notekey, create notekey sets and color code the keys. CLOUD INTEGRATION Make notes on your Kollaborate videos and sync them instantly to the cloud. Sync timecode directly from your web browser and remotely control playback. View comments by colleagues instantly and take part in collaborative note-taking sessions. EXPORT Cut Notes can export notes to Final Cut Pro 6/7, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools (via the third-party application EdiMarker). Importing a Marker List into Final Cut Pro 7 or FCPX requires the free Cut Notes Marker Import utility for macOS available at http://www.digitalrebellion.com/cutnotes. "Cut Notes is a perfect example of how an iPad can supplement production & post production workflows." - Craig Bergonzoni, Editor/Producer "I'm really happy with the software… I'd feel comfortable using Cut Notes in a screening with executives." - Chris Chris Losnegard, Story Producer See the user manual to find out how to sync to various applications. For Support please visit http://www.digitalrebellion.com/support/cutnotes.
WSwitch for WeMo
Control your smart switches and LED bulbs directly from your iPhone, Widgets, and Apple Watch. Manage individual devices, all devices, or groups, and even set up new devices. This app provides a streamlined way to manage your smart home devices without relying on the original manufacturer's app.
- Control Wemo switches and LED bulbs
- Turn devices on/off individually
- Dim LED bulbs
- Control all devices with one button
- Set up new Wemo devices
- Create and control device groups
- Local network search or manual IP addition
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WSwitch switches your smart plugs and lights from your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. One tap turns a lamp, a heater, or a whole room on or off. Everything runs on your home network, with no account and no cloud service. HOME • Tiles show every device and whether it's on. Tap a tile to switch it. • Dim LED bulbs right on their tile. • Groups switch several devices at once, and All Off turns everything off. ENERGY • For Insight plugs: live watts, today's energy and on-time, a power chart, and totals. • Enter your electricity price to see what it costs. TIMERS, SCHEDULES, AND AUTOMATIONS • Keep a plug on for 15 minutes to 2 hours, and it switches itself off, even if your iPhone is off. • Shortcuts actions turn devices on or off, toggle them, check whether they're on, or turn everything off. • Use Shortcuts automations to switch devices at set times, when you arrive home, or when a Focus turns on. A built-in guide shows how. EVERYWHERE • Home Screen widgets in three sizes, with a button for each device. • A control for Control Center and the Lock Screen. • An Apple Watch app to switch devices from your wrist. • Quick actions on the app icon to turn everything on or off. SETUP • WSwitch finds your devices by itself, or you can add one by its IP address. • Set up a new or reset plug on your Wi-Fi right from your iPhone. • Rename devices, give each one an icon, and choose what appears in widgets and on your watch. COMPATIBLE DEVICES Belkin WeMo Insight Smart Plug, Switch Smart Plug, Switch + Motion, and Smart LED Bulbs with the WeMo Link. Not compatible with HomeKit-enabled models. Your iPhone and your devices need to be on the same local network. Also available for Mac. WSwitch is an independent app and isn't affiliated with Belkin.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WSwitch for WeMo at $3.99 against Cut Notes's $14.99. WSwitch for WeMo also leads on ratings volume (218 vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Cut Notes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (71% vs 47%). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Cut Notes costs $14.99 and WSwitch for WeMo $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cut Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WSwitch for WeMo has 218 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Cut Notes's written reviews are positive against 47% of WSwitch for WeMo's.
Cut Notes ships an update every 4 months, WSwitch for WeMo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cut Notes | WSwitch for WeMo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.5 (218 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews — better | 47.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 218 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #170 — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Rebellion LLC | Georgios Trigonakis |
Customer experience
Cut Notes
WSwitch for WeMo
Bugs and requests
Cut Notes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
WSwitch for WeMo
Reported bugs
3 issues- Devices sometimes disappear from the app
- Watch app not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add scheduling and timer functionality
- Implement dimmer controls
- Allow renaming of devices
- Improve remote access capabilities
In-app purchases
Cut Notes
No in-app purchases
WSwitch for WeMo
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cut Notes free?
Is WSwitch for WeMo free?
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