LucidLink vs Live Timecode Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LucidLink
This platform enables seamless global file collaboration by reducing latency and traffic to remote storage. It allows teams to work from anywhere on large files and projects in real-time, with enterprise-grade security and a simple setup.
- Real-time global file collaboration
- High-performance access to large files
- Enterprise-grade zero-knowledge encryption
- Flexible workflow adaptation
- In-app media file preview
- Direct file sharing to third-party apps
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LucidLink’s cloud-native file streaming platform gives teams and tools instant access to large files, anywhere. LucidLink Mobile extends your team’s shared filespace to iOS and Android. Upload footage from the field, preview project files on the go and keep work moving, all in the same filespace your desktop team works from. • Upload from anywhere: get files from your device into your shared filespace instantly. Your team has access the moment you upload. No more transfers, waiting or separate handoffs. • Preview without downloading: browse, stream and preview files directly in the app. Check shots, review assets and share direct links without pulling files to your device. • Stay organized on the go: create folders, move, rename and delete files directly from your phone. Your filespace stays tidy wherever you're working. • Reliable in the field: never lose progress or need to start over. If your connection drops, LucidLink automatically pauses and resumes your upload when connectivity returns. • Secure by design: keep your data protected with zero-knowledge encryption, SSO (SAML) and permission-aware direct links. The same security model as your desktop filespace, everywhere you work. Sign in with your existing credentials or SSO to get started.
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Live Timecode Notes at 4.4 against LucidLink's 3.4. LucidLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). 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
Both are free to download. Live Timecode Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. LucidLink asks for nothing beyond the download.
Live Timecode Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of LucidLink'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.
LucidLink ships an update every 3 weeks, Live Timecode Notes every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 7, 2026.
| Parameter | LucidLink | Live Timecode Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LucidLink Corp. | EditingTools.io |
Customer experience
LucidLink
Live Timecode Notes
In-app purchases
LucidLink
No in-app purchases
Live Timecode Notes
- Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$44.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$249.99
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