Comparison

Timecode Buddy 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

Timecode Buddy

This app transforms your iOS device into a wireless DigiSlate when used with compatible Timecode Systems products and Denecke TS-TCB slates. It enables remote control and status viewing of WiFi-connected devices and B:LINK slaves, and can send text to and record clap times from the TS-TCB slate.

Highlights
  • Wireless DigiSlate functionality
  • Remote control of Timecode Systems products
  • View status of WiFi-connected devices
  • Send text to TS-TCB display
  • Record clap stick times
  • B:LINK slave device monitoring
Features
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Description Use the Timecode Buddy: app in conjunction with any WiFi enabled Timecode Systems product and the compatible Denecke TS-TCB slate. It not only turns your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch into a highly accurate wireless DigiSlate, but allows for viewing status and remote control of any WiFi connected Timecode Systems product and also B:LINK slave RF devices on the long range 865MHz-923MHz B:LINK network. When connected to a Denecke TS-TCB clapper slate, use the app to send text to the TS-TCB large dot matrix display and also record the actual clap stick times from the TS-TCB walnut sticks. To find out more about this innovative technical and production workflow solution please visit www.timecodesystems.com

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

Timecode Buddy1 screens
Live Timecode Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Live Timecode Notes at 60% against Timecode Buddy's 0%. Live Timecode Notes also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Timecode Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Live Timecode Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Timecode Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Live Timecode Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Timecode Buddy's written reviews are positive against 60% of Live Timecode Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timecode Buddy ships an update every 3 months, Live Timecode Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Timecode Buddy versus Live Timecode Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimecode BuddyLive Timecode Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtomos Ltd.EditingTools.io

Customer experience

Timecode Buddy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Live Timecode Notes

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

In-app purchases

None

Timecode Buddy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Live Timecode Notes

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

Questions

Is Timecode Buddy free?
Timecode Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Timecode Notes free?
Live Timecode Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timecode Buddy or Live Timecode Notes?
Live Timecode Notes is rated higher. Timecode Buddy averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Live Timecode Notes averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Timecode Buddy or Live Timecode Notes have ads?
Neither Timecode Buddy nor Live Timecode Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timecode Buddy or Live Timecode Notes?
Timecode Buddy ships an update every 3 months, and Live Timecode Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Timecode Buddy was updated on September 17, 2026 and Live Timecode Notes on September 22, 2026.

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