Comparison

Cut Notes vs SynQR

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Timecode synchronization
  • Quick preset note buttons
  • Cloud integration for collaboration
  • Customizable note keys
  • Manual note entry
  • Export notes to editing software
Features
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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.

About

SynQR

This tool accurately measures real-time video offsets in playback systems, helping users synchronize audio and video signals in DAWs and NLEs. It assists professionals and enthusiasts in eliminating sync issues caused by hardware processing or video codecs.

Highlights
  • Real-time offset measurement
  • Synchronization for DAWs/NLEs
  • Adjusts for hardware latency
  • Compensates for video codec offsets
  • Supports popular editing software
  • Uses test videos for measurement
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Are you struggling with out-of-sync video playback? Do you feel uncomfortable guessing your DAW's video offset based on a 2-pop? Say goodbye to guesswork. With SynQR, you can measure the video offset of your playback system in real-time. In DAWs and NLEs, audio and video are processed on separate hardware. This often leads to latencies that result in synchronization issues. Additionally, different video codecs can introduce varying offsets too. SynQR is a tool that accurately measures these offsets and displays them in real-time. Armed with this information, you can easily adjust your setup to achieve perfect synchronization. SynQR uses classic film leaders or special test videos for measurement, which can be downloaded at https://synqr.app/downloads. Whether you're using popular editing programs like Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere, Blackmagic Resolve, AVID Media Composer, Final Cut X, Nuendo, or Studio One, the offset information provided by SyncQR helps you make the necessary adjustments and optimally synchronize your audio and video signals. Who is SynQR for? • Sound Designers, Sound Editors, and Re-recording Mixers • Film and Video Editors • Cinema Operators • Home Theater Enthusiasts

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SynQR at Free against Cut Notes's $14.99. SynQR also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). Cut Notes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (71% vs 29%). On ads 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

SynQR is free to download; Cut Notes costs $14.99 up front. SynQR sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Cut Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cut Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Cut Notes's written reviews are positive against 29% of SynQR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cut Notes ships an update every 4 months, SynQR monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Cut Notes versus SynQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCut NotesSynQR
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.2 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings311 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Rebellion LLCBenjamin Hoerbe

Customer experience

Cut Notes

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative25.0%

SynQR

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

Cut Notes

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SynQR

One-time4
  • Pro 7 Day TrialFree
  • Free Three-Day TrialFree
  • One-Year Edu Subscription.$0.99
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  • SynQR Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Cut Notes free?
Cut Notes costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SynQR free?
SynQR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cut Notes or SynQR?
Cut Notes is rated higher. Cut Notes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SynQR averages 3.2 from 11 ratings.
Do Cut Notes or SynQR have ads?
Neither Cut Notes nor SynQR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cut Notes or SynQR?
Cut Notes ships an update every 4 months, and SynQR monthly. Most recently, Cut Notes was updated on September 27, 2026 and SynQR on October 10, 2026.

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