Comparison

Timecode QuickNotes vs Sardius Playback

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

Head to head
About

Timecode QuickNotes

Features
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Timecode QuickNotes is your on‑the‑fly companion for capturing precise, time‑stamped session notes. Designed for audio engineers, video editors and podcasters, it lets you focus on creativity—while it handles the logging: • Real‑time stamping the moment you start typing • Pause, reset or set a custom start time • One‑tap QuickNotes buttons for repetitive markers • Full edit/delete support and easy navigation between notes • Export your session to CSV (Nuendo‑friendly format) or as plain text via email • Modern SwiftUI interface with portrait & landscape support • Lightweight, offline‑capable—no internet required • Universal iPhone/iPad support Use Timecode QuickNotes to streamline your recording workflow, keep every take marked and share your logs in seconds.

About

Sardius Playback

This professional mobile player allows you to monitor and preview live streams using RTMP, RTMPS, and SRT protocols. It's designed for broadcast engineers and video professionals to test, verify, and troubleshoot stream quality and performance on the go.

Highlights
  • Monitor RTMP, RTMPS, and SRT streams
  • Preview streams before going live
  • Test and verify live broadcast streams
  • Monitor stream quality in real-time
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose stream issues
  • Low-latency playback
Features
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Monitor and preview your live streams anywhere with Sardius Playback – the professional mobile player for RTMP, RTMPS, and SRT streaming protocols. Perfect for broadcast engineers, church production teams, ministry streaming operators, and video professionals who need reliable mobile stream monitoring and playback on the go. SUPPORTED STREAMING PROTOCOLS: - SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) streaming - RTMP (Real-Time Messaging Protocol) - RTMPS (RTMP over SSL/TLS) for secure streaming - Low-latency stream playback High-quality video stream monitoring KEY FEATURES: - Test and verify live broadcast streams from your mobile device - Monitor stream quality and performance in real-time - Preview streams before going live - Check remote camera feeds and production sources - Verify stream delivery for church services and ministry broadcasts - Mobile stream troubleshooting and diagnostics - Simple URL-based connection for quick stream access IDEAL FOR: Broadcast operations Live event production monitoring Broadcast engineers verifying stream delivery Video production quality control Remote stream testing and validation Multi-camera production workflows WHY SARDIUS PLAYBACK? Built by Sardius Media, a trusted name in streaming solutions, this free professional tool brings enterprise-grade stream monitoring to your device. Whether you're checking an SRT contribution feed, monitoring RTMP output quality, or verifying secure RTMPS delivery, Sardius Playback gives you confidence that your broadcast is working perfectly. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Just reliable professional stream playback when you need it. ABOUT SARDIUS MEDIA Sardius Media provides video streaming and online video platform technology and services to broadcast organizations worldwide. Our mission is to empower broadcasters with professional-grade broadcast tools.

Screenshots

Timecode QuickNotes4 screens
Sardius Playback4 screens

Verdict

The call

Timecode QuickNotes and Sardius Playback are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Timecode QuickNotes versus Sardius Playback: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimecode QuickNotesSardius Playback
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudun Kvitland RøstadSardius Media

In-app purchases

None

Timecode QuickNotes

No in-app purchases

None

Sardius Playback

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timecode QuickNotes free?
Timecode QuickNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sardius Playback free?
Sardius Playback is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timecode QuickNotes or Sardius Playback have ads?
Neither Timecode QuickNotes nor Sardius Playback shows ads.

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