Comparison

LXBeams2Go vs Video Note

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

Head to head
About

LXBeams2Go

View, edit, and interact with light plot files on your mobile device. Access plot, section, lights, reports, and notes views. Control lighting consoles via OSC.

Highlights
  • View and edit .lxxplot files
  • Plot, section, lights, reports, and notes views
  • Display beams
  • Control LXConsole and ETC EOS consoles via OSC
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LXBeams2Go allows you to view, edit and interact with LXSeries light plot (.lxxplot) files created on a computer. LXBeams2Go includes plot, section, lights, reports and notes views for mobile access to the data contained in the plot. LXBeams2Go also displays beams and can be used to control LXConsole or ETC EOS family consoles using OSC.

About

Video Note

Features
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Notedeo is the ultimate note-taking tool for learning from YouTube videos. Combine video playback with powerful note-taking features to capture every key moment and review anytime. Key Features: ・Timestamp Jumping – insert timestamps into your notes and tap to jump instantly, never miss important moments ・PDF Import – import PDF files as notes, with YouTube links preserved as tappable areas ・Video Screen Capture – capture frames, diagrams, demonstrations, or any visuals directly from videos ・Flexible Note-Taking – text, images, fonts, and shapes, plus handwriting and drawing with Apple Pencil on iPad ・Custom Categories – organize notes by course, topic, or project for easy access ・Export & Share – export notes as PDF with clickable timestamps or as read-only .notedeo files for sharing Perfect for online learners, self-learners, tutorial followers, or anyone learning from videos.
Study more effectively from videos—download Notedeo now! Screenshot template by AppLaunchpad (CC BY 4.0), modified.

Screenshots

Video Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Video Note at Free against LXBeams2Go's $34.99. LXBeams2Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On update cadence, 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

Video Note is free to download; LXBeams2Go costs $34.99 up front. Video Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LXBeams2Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
LXBeams2Go versus Video Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLXBeams2GoVideo Note
Price$34.99Free — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperClaude Heintz DesignChung-Hsuan Wang

In-app purchases

None

LXBeams2Go

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Video Note

One-time1
  • Notedeo Pro$4.99

Questions

Is LXBeams2Go free?
LXBeams2Go costs $34.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Note free?
Video Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LXBeams2Go or Video Note have ads?
Neither LXBeams2Go nor Video Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LXBeams2Go or Video Note?
LXBeams2Go ships an update every 2 months, and Video Note every 2 months. Most recently, LXBeams2Go was updated on November 6, 2026 and Video Note on October 30, 2026.

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