Live Timecode Notes vs CallSlate
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!
CallSlate
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CallSlate turns your call sheet into a live timeline. Built for filmmakers, photographers and event teams who need to know what is happening now, what is next, and whether the day is on track. STOP RETYPING THE CALL SHEET Import a PDF, a Word document or schedule text, and AI helps turn it into a structured timeline. Review and correct the result before saving your project. You can also import a schedule CSV or start from a calendar entry. ALWAYS KNOW WHAT IS NEXT See the current item, the countdown and what comes next. When something runs late, adjust the delay and shift the remaining schedule. CHECK THE DAY AT A GLANCE Follow the countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island on supported iPhones. Check your current item, what is next and the day's schedule on Apple Watch, connected to your paired iPhone. FEATURES · Separate modes for film, photography and events · Live timeline with current, next and upcoming items · Delay handling that shifts the remaining schedule · Crew list with call, message and WhatsApp shortcuts · Gear lists and packing checklists · Weather and travel time for the venue · Reminders before an item starts · Cost tracking per production day · Share a read-only copy of your schedule by link or QR code with Pro Your projects are stored on your device. No account is needed to plan and run a production day. Online features, including AI import and schedule sharing, send the information needed to provide those features. FREE AND PRO CallSlate is free for one project, including two AI imports per 30 days. CallSlate Pro adds unlimited projects, 80 AI imports per 30 days, and schedule sharing. Monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions are available. Buying or restoring Pro requires a CallSlate account created with Sign in with Apple. Your subscription can be restored on another device. Projects remain on the device where you create or import them. Load a demo project to explore a complete example day. Privacy Policy: https://callslate.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://callslate.app/terms Plan productions. Run the day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CallSlate at 16.4 against Live Timecode Notes's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Live Timecode Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and CallSlate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Live Timecode Notes | CallSlate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EditingTools.io | Mike Eijkelenboom |
In-app purchases
Live Timecode Notes
- Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$44.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$249.99
CallSlate
- Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$44.991 Year
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