Comparison

Scenario mobile 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

Scenario mobile

Create film diagrams, manage equipment lists, and coordinate your crew. This app streamlines pre-production and on-set adjustments for film, TV, theater, and live events.

Highlights
  • Intuitive diagram editor
  • Easy equipment list building
  • Crew coordination and updates
  • Reusable gear lists
  • Real-time team synchronization
Features
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Scenario: Fast Diagrams, Gear Lists & Crew Collaboration Scenario is the ultimate production tool for film, TV, theater, and live events — merging creativity, productivity, and technical execution. • Fast, intuitive diagram editor: Create camera blocking, lighting plots, and stage setups without delay. • Equipment lists made easy: Build, reuse, and share gear lists instantly for rentals and planning. • Crew coordination, simplified: Connect your team to projects — keep everyone updated as changes happen. From pre-production to last-minute adjustments, Scenario keeps your team in sync — at the speed of thought. Perfect for: Filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, lighting designers, production designers, gaffers, and more!

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

Scenario mobile4 screens
Live Timecode Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Live Timecode Notes at 4.4 against Scenario mobile's 3.9. Scenario mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Scenario mobile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Live Timecode Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Live Timecode Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Scenario mobile's written reviews are positive against 60% of Live Timecode Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scenario mobile ships an update weekly, Live Timecode Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scenario mobile versus Live Timecode Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScenario mobileLive Timecode Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (9 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better7
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScenario Software LLCEditingTools.io

Customer experience

Scenario mobile

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Live Timecode Notes

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scenario mobile

Subscriptions2
  • Scenario Starter$5.991 Month
  • Scenario Pro$19.991 Month
3 purchases

Live Timecode Notes

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

Questions

Is Scenario mobile free?
Scenario mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live Timecode Notes free?
Live Timecode Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scenario mobile or Live Timecode Notes?
Live Timecode Notes is rated higher. Scenario mobile averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Live Timecode Notes averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Scenario mobile or Live Timecode Notes have ads?
Neither Scenario mobile nor Live Timecode Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scenario mobile or Live Timecode Notes?
Scenario mobile ships an update weekly, and Live Timecode Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scenario mobile was updated on October 24, 2026 and Live Timecode Notes on October 25, 2026.

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