Live Timecode Notes vs TimeCodeTracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
TimeCodeTracker
This app provides frame-accurate timecode tracking and note-taking for filmmakers and content creators. Organize projects, log scenes, and export notes easily. Designed for professional use on set and in post-production.
- Frame-accurate timecode tracking
- Real-time task logging with timestamps
- Organize multiple projects
- Customizable Quick Action buttons
- Export notes to CSV
- Full-screen timecode view
- Dark Mode support
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Frame-Accurate Logging for Professional Creatives TimeCodeTracker is your essential companion on set, designed for filmmakers, producers, editors, and content creators who need precise, real-time timecode tracking and note-taking. Track scenes. Capture key moments. Stay organized — all from your iPhone. Designed for the Real World Whether you’re in a fast-paced documentary shoot or on a narrative film set, TimeCodeTracker helps you: • Log frame-accurate notes in real time • Organize multiple projects with custom frame rates • Capture thoughts instantly with Quick Action buttons • Present timecodes in full-screen for teams or clients Built using SwiftUI and SwiftData, the app is optimized for lightning-fast interaction, whether you’re logging shots on the fly or reviewing timestamps at the end of the day. Key Features • Frame-accurate timecode with support for 24, 30, and 60 fps • Real-time task logging with time-stamped notes • Custom Quick Action buttons to capture common notes with one tap • Clean, scrollable task list with editing and favoriting • Export your notes to CSV with favorites included • Full-screen timecode view with landscape mode for presentations • Customizable timer with fonts, colors, and millisecond display • Dark Mode support for low-light environments • All data stored locally on-device with no tracking or analytics Perfect For: • Film and TV production teams • Documentary producers • Script supervisors • Video editors • Studio and field crews • Creators using DSLRs or smartphones Privacy-First by Design TimeCodeTracker collects zero data. Your projects and notes stay completely private and local to your device. Export When You’re Done Export your tasks in seconds — share notes with your team, organize your edit, or archive logs for your records. Simplify your workflow. Capture what matters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Live Timecode Notes at Free against TimeCodeTracker's $8.99. Live Timecode Notes also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 2). TimeCodeTracker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 60%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Live Timecode Notes is free to download; TimeCodeTracker costs $8.99 up front. Live Timecode Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. TimeCodeTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
TimeCodeTracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Live Timecode Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of TimeCodeTracker's.
| Parameter | Live Timecode Notes | TimeCodeTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EditingTools.io | Michael Cadet |
Customer experience
Live Timecode Notes
TimeCodeTracker
In-app purchases
Live Timecode Notes
- Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$44.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$249.99
TimeCodeTracker
No in-app purchases
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