Comparison

Earwig Marker vs Bufi App

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

Head to head
About

Earwig Marker

This app helps filmmakers quickly mark important moments during shoots with a tap or voice command. It transcribes spoken words and creates timecode-accurate markers, which can then be used to build an edit-ready timeline in DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro.

Highlights
  • Mark moments with tap or voice
  • Live transcription of spoken words
  • Customizable marker buttons
  • Hands-free marking with keywords
  • Clip marking with In/Out points
  • Builds edit timelines for Resolve/Premiere
  • Speaker name recognition
Features
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Catch the best moments while you shoot. Find them again the second you start editing. Earwig Marker is for filmmakers who shoot a lot and cut later. Tap, or just say the word, to catch a strong moment as it happens. Earwig transcribes what was said and drops a timecode-accurate marker. Back at your desk, those markers build themselves into an edit-ready timeline in DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro. THE PROBLEM You shoot for hours. The best line, the take you'll use, the shot you'll need later. Then it all disappears onto a card, and finding it again eats the first day of every edit. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set up your buttons. One tap for a highlight, a good take, a cutaway, or build your own. 2. Shoot your day. Tap when something good happens, or set a keyword and say it out loud to mark hands-free. Hold In and Out to capture a whole clip, and Earwig sums up what was said in it. 3. Open Earwig Sync on your Mac. Your markers build into a timeline in Resolve or Premiere, lined up with your footage, ready to cut. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Earwig transcribes while you shoot, so every marker carries the words actually spoken, not just a timecode. Name a speaker once and the name stays across the whole transcript. And Earwig Sync, the free Mac app, lines your markers up to your camera's audio, so each one lands on the exact frame. You open your edit and the good bits are already found and laid down. That's hours of logging and searching gone. You start where you used to finish. WHO IT'S FOR Documentary makers, interviewers, podcasters, multicam and solo shooters. Anyone who shoots more than they can remember and cuts in Resolve or Premiere. WHAT YOU GET - A tap, or your own voice, to catch a moment while you shoot - Custom buttons and colours for takes, cutaways, strong moments and more - In and Out to mark a clip, with a summary of what was said - Live transcription, so every marker carries the actual quote - Speaker names kept across the whole transcript - Timecode-accurate markers, lined up with your footage - A free Mac app that builds your markers into a Resolve or Premiere timeline - No timecode box, no extra hardware - Works with the camera and edit software you already use Built by a filmmaker who was tired of losing the best moment in the edit. Start with a free month. Mark your next shoot and watch the edit take shape before you've touched a clip. Earwig Sync is a free companion app for Mac. DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro belong to their respective owners and are not affiliated with Earwig. Note: the app's interface and transcription currently work in English. Pricing: Earwig is a subscription. Friends of Earwig is GBP 9.99 a month with the first month free, for as long as you stay subscribed. Studio is GBP 14.99 a month or GBP 119 a year and includes 10 hours of cloud transcription a month, with top-ups available. Pro, for markers and sync without transcription or AI, is GBP 3.99 a month or GBP 34.99 a year. Your Apple Account is charged when the free month ends, and subscriptions renew each period unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bufi App

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Step inside the creative world of filmmaker Andrea Bufi. Bufi App is the official portfolio and toolkit of Italian filmmaker Andrea Bufi (@bufidirector / Hybrid Cinema) - a curated showcase of cinematic works, behind-the-scenes content, and professional filmmaking tools, all in one place. WHAT'S INSIDE CINEMATIC WORKS Browse a hand-picked collection of commercials, music videos, brand films, weddings, and award-winning documentary work - including the Toronto-premiered "Masai Mara," shot solo in Kenya. Each project includes high-quality previews and direct links to full videos. VERTICAL REELS A dedicated space for vertical-format storytelling and Instagram reels. Updated dynamically: new reels appear automatically, no app update required. SAVED FILMS Bookmark your favorite projects and return to them anytime. Perfect for inspiration boards and reference libraries. FILMMAKER TOOLKIT A growing set of utilities for creators and clients: Lens Preview - Use your camera to simulate cinematic focal lengths and aspect ratios in real time. Pre-visualize shots before you set foot on set: choose 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm and beyond, with aspect ratio guides (2.39:1, 16:9, 4:3). Project Request Form - Send a detailed brief directly from the app: project type, budget range, deadline, location, and reference links. Your request lands in Andrea's inbox in seconds. Contact Card - Save Andrea's full contact details (email, phone, website, social) to your iPhone with one tap. Quick Actions - Long-press the app icon to jump straight to Cinematic Works, Saved Films, or Contact. DYNAMIC UPDATES Bufi App stays fresh. New videos and reels are pushed remotely, and a built-in update banner notifies you the moment a new version of the app is available on the App Store. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS (opt-in) Be the first to know when a new film or reel drops. Notifications are fully optional and respect your iOS preferences. ABOUT ANDREA BUFI Italian filmmaker based in Verona since 2017. Trained at NABA Milano and the Accademia Nazionale del Cinema di Bologna. Specialized in spot production, corporate video, music videos, VFX, motion graphics, color grading, and AI-generative video. Brand: Hybrid Cinema. Portfolio: andreabufi.com Instagram: @bufidirector Whether you're a creative looking for inspiration, a brand searching for a director, or a fellow filmmaker exploring new tools - Bufi App is built for you. Download. Watch. Create.

Screenshots

Earwig Marker4 screens
Bufi App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bufi App at none against Earwig Marker's 1. Earwig Marker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). 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. Earwig Marker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Bufi App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Earwig Marker ships an update every 3 days, Bufi App every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Earwig Marker versus Bufi App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarwig MarkerBufi App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerharry WinteringhamAndrea Bufi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Earwig Marker

Subscriptions1
  • Earwig Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
None

Bufi App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Earwig Marker free?
Earwig Marker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bufi App free?
Bufi App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Earwig Marker or Bufi App have ads?
Neither Earwig Marker nor Bufi App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Earwig Marker or Bufi App?
Earwig Marker ships an update every 3 days, and Bufi App every 6 days. Most recently, Earwig Marker was updated on October 19, 2026 and Bufi App on October 11, 2026.

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