Comparison

Logster vs Vidnotation

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

Head to head
About

Logster

Features
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With Logster you can simply create notes for your productions. These "logs" are related to a timecode. For creating logs you can use either buttons or a comment field for individual text notes. Logster further allows you to create logs having a start- and a end timecode to describe time ranges. +++ Internal system clock or external timecode sources Logster can be synced with the internal system clock or an external LTC timecode by simply connecting the timecode source with the audio jack of your iPad. +++ External keyboard support Logster allows a faster input of the commentfield with the support of CMD+RETURN Hotkey while working with an external keyboard. +++ Use of different frame rates All logs are stored as a timecode value, which can be visualized and used with different frame rates (24, 25 or 30 FPS). +++ Customize productions To perfectly fit your needs Logster is highly customizable and lets you create multiple setups for different productions. Each setup may have multiple pages with multiple buttons or input fields. Each keyword can be customized for color and type. +++ Export and email reports Logster works without a permanent internet connection. All logs are saved locally on your iPad and can be sent by email once a mail account is available. You can choose between a CSV file format which may be used in common spreadsheet software or a XML file format while exporting your logs. +++ Collaboration & Workflow integration Logster is designed for single use and also for collaboration. Some productions may require all logged information to be consistent and further be connected to a central database or a content management system. With Logster logs created on different iPads can easily be synced manually or automatically to a central place. If you're wondering how Logster can be integrated into your workflow, we will be pleased to further advise you.

About

Vidnotation

Capture and organize notes linked to specific video timestamps. Ideal for students and professionals to study smarter, boost productivity, and streamline content creation by referencing key moments in videos.

Highlights
  • Take notes linked to video timestamps
  • Import MP4 files locally
  • Color-coded notes
  • Filter notes by color or text
  • Share annotated videos
  • Organize video research
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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.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vidnotation at every 4 weeks against Logster's every 3 months. Vidnotation also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Logster ships an update every 3 months, Vidnotation every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Logster versus Vidnotation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogsterVidnotation
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.617.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudio Berlin GmbHJonathan Mercer

In-app purchases

None

Logster

No in-app purchases

None

Vidnotation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Logster free?
Logster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vidnotation free?
Vidnotation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Logster or Vidnotation have ads?
Neither Logster nor Vidnotation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Logster or Vidnotation?
Logster ships an update every 3 months, and Vidnotation every 4 weeks. Most recently, Logster was updated on November 10, 2026 and Vidnotation on October 30, 2026.

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