Comparison

Vlog Sessions Now vs Amber

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

Head to head
About

Vlog Sessions Now

Features
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Edit Smarter. The Ultimate Time-Saving Sidecar for Vloggers. Editing a vlog shouldn’t feel like a chore. Vlog Sessions by Now Studio LLC is designed to eliminate the most frustrating part of content creation: scrubbing through hours of raw footage to find that one perfect take. The "Sidecar" Workflow Keep Vlog Sessions open while you film. When something great happens—a funny blooper, a key point, or a beautiful shot—simply tap the button. The app logs the exact timestamp and lets you add a quick note. When you’re done, export your log and import it into your favorite video editing software. You’ll have a frame-accurate map of your entire shoot sitting right next to your timeline. Key Features: Instant Timestamping: One-tap logging so you never have to pause the action or stop the camera. Contextual Notes: Add text to your timestamps in real-time to remember exactly why you marked that moment. Pro-Export Options: Generate clean, organized files (CSV, Text, or Marker formats) that are ready for Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and more. Stay in the Zone: A minimalist, high-contrast UI designed for quick glances while you're busy filming. Privacy Focused: No accounts, no cloud, and no tracking. Your session logs stay on your device. Perfect For: Daily Vloggers: Mark your highlights throughout the day for a 10-minute edit later. Tutorial Creators: Note down where each step begins for easy chaptering. Podcasters: Flag segments for "Shorts" or "Reels" highlights while recording. Ditch the pen and paper. Stop the endless scrubbing. Download Vlog Sessions and take back your time.

About

Amber

A Markdown notes app designed for efficient writing and a clear reading experience. Organize notes in folders, search your library, and sync across Apple devices. Includes built-in tutorials for easy onboarding.

Highlights
  • Markdown styling as you type
  • Folder organization
  • Fast writing and calm reading view
  • Search across library
  • Photo attachments
  • iCloud syncing across devices
Features
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Your writing should stay yours—and remain easy to open with other tools. Amber is a Markdown document app that stores regular .md files in iCloud Drive. You can see the originals in the Files app on iPhone and iPad or in Finder on Mac, so your work never depends on a proprietary document format. Natural to write, clear to read Markdown markers appear when you need them, while headings, lists, quotes, links, images, checkboxes, and code blocks stay easy to read. Reading Mode lets you select and copy without worrying about accidental edits. Editing Mode gets you straight back to writing. Tables you can edit in place Amber turns Markdown tables into clear, editable grids. Change cells, add or remove rows and columns, choose header rows or columns, and adjust alignment without leaving the document. The source remains regular Markdown. Stay oriented in long documents Jump to any section with the heading navigator, or fold a heading to see only the shape of your document. Find within the current file, search your entire library, use line numbers, and move back or forward between documents. Keep a growing library organized Recent Documents, Favorites, and folders keep important files close. Choose a destination before creating a document or folder, then rename, move, delete, and restore items with a familiar flow on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Recover from accidental changes Amber can keep earlier contents in version history on the current device. Preview an older version, compare it with the current document, and restore the one you need. History is stored separately on each device rather than in iCloud, and its storage limit is under your control. Continue across iPhone, iPad, and Mac Your documents sync through iCloud Drive. Capture a thought on iPhone, shape a longer draft on iPad, and work with the original files in Finder on Mac. No separate Amber account is required. Amber includes an interface and built-in guides in Korean, English, Japanese, and Russian. Terms of Use and EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://drfranken.net/apps/amber/privacyPolicy_en.html

Screenshots

Vlog Sessions Now3 screens
Amber4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Vlog Sessions Now at Free against Amber's $2.99. Amber's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Vlog Sessions Now is free to download; Amber costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vlog Sessions Now ships an update every 10 months, Amber fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Vlog Sessions Now versus Amber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVlog Sessions NowAmber
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.617.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmol SrivastavaDONGWOOK LEE

In-app purchases

None

Vlog Sessions Now

No in-app purchases

None

Amber

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vlog Sessions Now free?
Vlog Sessions Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Amber free?
Amber costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vlog Sessions Now or Amber have ads?
Neither Vlog Sessions Now nor Amber shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vlog Sessions Now or Amber?
Vlog Sessions Now ships an update every 10 months, and Amber fortnightly. Most recently, Vlog Sessions Now was updated on November 5, 2026 and Amber on November 5, 2026.

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