Comparison

Red Light System Controller vs Take Note Pro

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

Head to head
About

Red Light System Controller

Features
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Change channel and flash modes from Strobe through Breathe to Constant with this app, as well as providing an alternative remote roll / stop controller. This is the Bluetooth based interface for the Avington hardware.

About

Take Note Pro

Features
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Professional timecode logging built by a working sound recordist. Take Note Pro gives you everything you need to log timecode notes on set - fast, reliable, and designed for real production workflows. All features included with a single purchase. No subscriptions. No recurring fees. FEATURES • Live timecode display with adjustable offset • Quick notes and long notes with automatic timecode stamps • Custom timecode notes for retroactive logging • Mic list and metadata tracking • Multiple sessions with cloud sync across devices • Export to CSV, PDF, EDL, FCPXML, Premiere Pro markers, and Avid markers • Document uploads for call sheets, scripts, and schedules • Support for all standard frame rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97df, 30, 50, 59.94df • Dark interface designed for on-set use • Works offline - syncs when you're back online Built for sound recordists, script supervisors, loggers, and anyone who needs reliable timecode notes on set. Also available free at takenotepro.app - sign in with the same account to sync across web and mobile. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Built by a working sound recordist.

Screenshots

Red Light System Controller2 screens
Take Note Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Take Note Pro at fortnightly against Red Light System Controller's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Red Light System Controller ships an update every 8 months, Take Note Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Red Light System Controller versus Take Note Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRed Light System ControllerTake Note Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvington LtdSlow Wave Audio Solutions Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Red Light System Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Take Note Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Red Light System Controller free?
Red Light System Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Take Note Pro free?
Take Note Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Red Light System Controller or Take Note Pro have ads?
Neither Red Light System Controller nor Take Note Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Red Light System Controller or Take Note Pro?
Red Light System Controller ships an update every 8 months, and Take Note Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Red Light System Controller was updated on October 1, 2026 and Take Note Pro on September 24, 2026.

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