Comparison

Live Timecode Notes vs CallTime

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

Head to head
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!

About

CallTime

Effortlessly track your work hours and daily events to enhance organization and productivity. This tool helps you stay on top of your schedule and manage your time effectively.

Highlights
  • Work time tracking
  • Daily event logging
  • Productivity enhancement
  • Organizational tool
  • Schedule management
Features
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CallTime turns your call sheets into your whole day. Upload a call sheet (PDF or photo) and AI turns it into a Call Card: call time, location with directions, weather, and key contacts — at a glance. ON TIME, EVERY TIME CallTime works out when to sleep, wake, and leave based on your commute, and reminds you automatically. KNOW WHAT YOU EARNED Track your rate, hours, overtime and meal penalties per shift. Export timecards and invoices when it's time to get paid. YOUR CAREER, ORGANIZED Every call sheet, shift and stat lives in your Vault. See your year in review, your streaks, and your progress. BUILT FOR CREW Add your crew, tap to call anyone on the sheet, and add your Call Card to Apple Wallet so it's one swipe away on set. Free 30-day trial. Keep it all after wrap with a subscription, or go lifetime once and be done. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Live Timecode Notes4 screens
CallTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Live Timecode Notes at 4.4 against CallTime's 3.6. Live Timecode Notes also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 50%). CallTime's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Live Timecode Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and CallTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Live Timecode Notes's written reviews are positive against 50% of CallTime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Live Timecode Notes versus CallTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive Timecode NotesCallTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better3.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings77
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEditingTools.ioCallTIme LLC

Customer experience

Live Timecode Notes

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

CallTime

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Live Timecode Notes

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

CallTime

Subscriptions4
  • CallTime Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium monthly (discount)$7.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly1 Month trial$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • Exploding Offer LifeTime #1$159.99
  • Exploding Offer LifeTime 2$199.99
  • Early Founder Club$299.99

Questions

Is Live Timecode Notes free?
Live Timecode Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CallTime free?
CallTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live Timecode Notes or CallTime?
Live Timecode Notes is rated higher. Live Timecode Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while CallTime averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Live Timecode Notes or CallTime have ads?
Neither Live Timecode Notes nor CallTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Timecode Notes or CallTime?
Live Timecode Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and CallTime every 2 weeks. Most recently, Live Timecode Notes was updated on October 25, 2026 and CallTime on October 24, 2026.

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