Comparison

ClapperBoard vs LiveEdit Companion

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

Head to head
About

ClapperBoard

Streamline film and video production with a digital scene board. Log takes, track shots, and organize production details directly on your iPhone or iPad. Export your shot list as a PDF for easy sharing.

Highlights
  • Digital scene board replacement
  • Scene and shot logging
  • Automatic shot list generation
  • PDF export
  • Customizable styles
  • Automatic timer
Features
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The ClapperBoard App can completely replace traditional scene boards.  You no longer need to carry a separate scene board with you;   just use your iPhone or iPad to complete your work. Whether you are a movie producer, advertising director, or TV producer, the Scene Board App can provide you with convenience and make your work more efficient. Download and try it out today! The ClapperBoard App provides six different styles that can be easily changed with a swipe, making your records more personalized. Every input you make will be saved as a default for your next use, making it easy to modify your notes. Additionally, you can also shake your device or tap the header to log your notes. The ClapperBoard also features an automatic timer to ensure accurate timekeeping. You can set various parameters such as movie title, Roll number, Scene number, Shot number, Take number, Director, Photography, Camera position, and Frame Rate. Furthermore, there are other parameters available for selection, such as Day/Night, Int/Ext, and Mos/Sync. After the Clapperboard is completed, the information is automatically organized into the Shot List, making it easy for you to export as a PDF or print physical copies to share with your team. The Clapperboard App allows you to complete your Shot List tasks more easily, making your production process smoother.

About

LiveEdit Companion

Features
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LiveEdit Companion is a personal workspace for everyone involved in a live production. Whether you’re operating a camera, managing the stage, triggering special effects or supporting the show in any other role, Companion gives you your own real-time view of the production. Every member of the team follows the same show—but each sees only the information that matters to their role. Shots, cues, lyrics, media, notes and timing stay perfectly synchronized, so everyone works from the same production while focusing on what matters to them. Whether you’re preparing a show from home, rehearsing on site or working live during the event, Companion stays connected through LiveEdit Server and LiveEdit Cloud to keep your workspace up to date wherever you are. Key Features: Your production. Your workspace. - Create a personalized workspace with customizable Views - Display only the information relevant to your role - Add personal notes and timecoded markers Stay connected to the show - Follow productions live through Orbit - Review media exactly when it appears in the show - Ultra-fast synchronization and media playback - Monitor your Server, Cloud and Sync status Built for live productions - Export shots and personal notes as PDF - Access multiple productions via QR Codes - Built for concerts, television, corporate events and any live production.

Screenshots

ClapperBoard4 screens
LiveEdit Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LiveEdit Companion at Free against ClapperBoard's $0.99. LiveEdit Companion also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). ClapperBoard's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26). 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

LiveEdit Companion is free to download; ClapperBoard costs $0.99 up front. ClapperBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LiveEdit Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClapperBoard ships an update every 4 months, LiveEdit Companion every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ClapperBoard versus LiveEdit Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClapperBoardLiveEdit Companion
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer婷 董LiveEdit SAS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ClapperBoard

One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$6.99
None

LiveEdit Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClapperBoard free?
ClapperBoard costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is LiveEdit Companion free?
LiveEdit Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ClapperBoard or LiveEdit Companion have ads?
Neither ClapperBoard nor LiveEdit Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClapperBoard or LiveEdit Companion?
ClapperBoard ships an update every 4 months, and LiveEdit Companion every 5 weeks. Most recently, ClapperBoard was updated on October 17, 2026 and LiveEdit Companion on October 14, 2026.

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