Comparison

Live Timecode Notes vs Patch Assist

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

Patch Assist

Features
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Patch Assist is a fast, clear helper for anyone working with stage lighting — technicians, LDs and DIY users. It works offline, with no accounts and no data collection. PATCH CALCULATOR • Patch fixtures one by one by channel count • Automatic roll-over across universe boundaries • Addresses shown as universe.address • Overlap (conflict) warnings for clashing addresses • Name, edit and bulk-add fixtures • Save patches inside the app GDTF SHARE (optional) • Sign in with your gdtf-share.com account and pick fixtures from the catalog • Channel count and mode fill in automatically • Favorites and recently used fixtures at hand EXPORT • Patch list to PDF or JPG with an event header • Share the usual way (Files, email, AirDrop, Photos) DIP SWITCH CALCULATOR • Convert a DMX address to DIP switch positions and back, live • Flip the block to match your real device English and Czech. For iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Live Timecode Notes4 screens
Patch Assist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Patch Assist at none against Live Timecode Notes's 3. Patch Assist also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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

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. Patch Assist asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Timecode Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, Patch Assist every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Live Timecode Notes versus Patch Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive Timecode NotesPatch Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEditingTools.ioKrystof Havlik

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
None

Patch Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Live Timecode Notes free?
Live Timecode Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patch Assist free?
Patch Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Live Timecode Notes or Patch Assist have ads?
Neither Live Timecode Notes nor Patch Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Timecode Notes or Patch Assist?
Live Timecode Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Patch Assist every 3 days. Most recently, Live Timecode Notes was updated on October 8, 2026 and Patch Assist on September 25, 2026.

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