Comparison

LiveEdit Companion vs css

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

Head to head
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 showβ€”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 Orbit 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 Orbit, 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.

About

css

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CSS-Forum App: Stay Connected Anywhere Manage your groups and stay up-to-date with the latest news from the CSS-Forum, now directly on your phone. The app brings the professional Steadicamβ„’ and stabilization community right to your fingertips. Stay informed, connect with industry peers, and manage your discussions effortlessly, wherever you are. Download the app and keep the CSS-Forum always within reach! Terms of service link: https://css-forum.eu/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

LiveEdit Companion4 screens
css3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiveEdit Companion at none against css's 2. css's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. css sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LiveEdit Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
LiveEdit Companion versus css: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveEdit Companioncss
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS2615.5 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size42 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiveEdit SASLeon Moralic

In-app purchases

None

LiveEdit Companion

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

css

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter I Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Supporter I Annualy$44.991 Year

Questions

Is LiveEdit Companion free?
LiveEdit Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is css free?
css is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LiveEdit Companion or css have ads?
Neither LiveEdit Companion nor css shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveEdit Companion or css?
LiveEdit Companion ships an update every 2 months, and css every 2 months. Most recently, LiveEdit Companion was updated on July 22, 2026 and css on September 10, 2026.

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