Comparison

CinePlay vs Limecraft

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

Head to head
About

CinePlay

A professional media player designed for video professionals, offering features like timecode overlays, markers, and masking. It supports various import methods and cloud collaboration for seamless project review and feedback.

Highlights
  • Timecode overlays
  • Marker creation and export
  • Safe area guides (4:3, 16:9)
  • Masking to common aspect ratios
  • Multiple import sources (Camera Roll, iTunes, URL)
  • Cloud project access via Kollaborate
  • Synced collaborative viewing sessions
Features
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CinePlay is a professional media player with timecode overlays, markers, masking and safe areas. It is ideal for dailies, portfolios, client feedback, mobile note taking and much more. TIMECODE All timings are specified in timecode notation and CinePlay can read timecode stored in a movie file. You can even add a draggable timecode overlay to the movie. MARKERS Add markers during playback and export them to a range of common marker formats. SAFE AREAS View 4:3 and 16:9 title and action safe areas over your movie. MASKING Mask to a range of common aspect ratios. WIDE RANGE OF SOURCES CinePlay can import from Camera Roll, Videos app, iTunes file sharing, Kollaborate and direct web URL links. KOLLABORATE Access your cloud projects on the move, watch videos and sync notes with your colleagues. SYNCED SESSIONS Take part in collaborative viewing sessions with a colleague controlling the playhead via Kollaborate. MAINTAIN COLOR ACCURACY Upload a Color Decision List (CDL) to Kollaborate, link it as a CDL to a movie in the Relationship Editor and CinePlay will automatically color correct the movie according to the CDL. HOW TO IMPORT VIDEOS * Record videos with the Camera app * Drag videos into iTunes and sync them to your device * Connect your device to iTunes, click on the device in the left-hand bar and go to Apps. Under File Sharing, select CinePlay and click the Add button to add a movie. * In CinePlay, click the + button, select Web URL and enter the URL (e.g. http://www.example.com/movie.mp4). * Connect to your Kollaborate cloud account Note: all movies must be H.264. Supported audio formats are WAV, MP3 and AIFF.

About

Limecraft

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When using Limecraft, you've got your production in your hands. Designed for media professionals, Limecraft's companion app makes managing dailies simple, efficient, and fully collaborative—no matter where you are. Review dailies on the go with intuitive playback controls. Scrub through footage, play at variable speeds, and dive into specific moments with precise frame-by-frame navigation. Stay organised and keep your team aligned. Add annotations, mark key moments, and flag issues directly on the footage. Every comment is time-stamped and linked to the exact frame, ensuring nothing gets lost in translation. Collaborate with your team as if you're in the same room. Share comments, provide feedback, and track revisions—all in real time. Notifications keep you updated on new input, so you’re always in the loop. We understand your content is valuable, and we take it security seriously. Limecraft uses multi-factor authentication and industry-standard encryption to ensure your media assets are protected at all times. Whether on set, in the editing suite, or commuting, Limecraft keeps your production moving. Stay on top, using a seamless mobile experience that adapts to the pace of your production. Why Limecraft? Its built by media professionals for media professionals. Limecraft simplifies complex workflows, making sure you can focus on what matters most—telling great stories. Download the Limecraft app today and stay on top!

Screenshots

CinePlay3 screens
Limecraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Limecraft at Free against CinePlay's $9.99. CinePlay's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On update cadence, 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

Limecraft is free to download; CinePlay costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CinePlay versus Limecraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCinePlayLimecraft
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Rebellion LLCLimecraft NV

In-app purchases

None

CinePlay

No in-app purchases

None

Limecraft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CinePlay free?
CinePlay costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Limecraft free?
Limecraft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CinePlay or Limecraft have ads?
Neither CinePlay nor Limecraft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CinePlay or Limecraft?
CinePlay ships an update every 3 months, and Limecraft every 3 months. Most recently, CinePlay was updated on September 21, 2026 and Limecraft on September 14, 2026.

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