Comparison

Earwig Marker vs Director Mode

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 using voice commands or a single tap. It transcribes spoken words and generates timecode-accurate markers, which can then be used to create an edit-ready timeline in DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro.

Highlights
  • Tap or voice command to mark moments
  • Live transcription of spoken words
  • Customizable marker buttons and colors
  • Mark entire clips with In and Out points
  • Speaker name recognition
  • Timecode-accurate markers
  • Syncs with DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro
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

Director Mode

Features
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Advanced multi-brand camera monitor and control console, right in your pocket. Director Mode turns your iPhone or iPad into a compact monitoring and control console for supported Canon and Sony cameras. Use it with a single camera or build a mixed multi-camera setup with up to four connected cameras. DIRECTOR MODE Monitor multiple live views in a responsive grid, see camera telemetry, start or stop recording on individual cameras, or control recording across the entire setup. Open the dedicated camera controls whenever you need to make an adjustment. CAMERA CONTROL Director Mode provides access to essential settings such as ISO, shutter, aperture, white balance, recording controls, autofocus functions and camera telemetry. PRO MONITORING TOOLS Live View monitoring Waveform monitor Focus peaking Frame guides Desqueeze Canon Log monitoring LUTs Custom LUT import Touch focus and tracking where supported Recording status, tally and live frame-rate information MULTI-BRAND CONNECTIONS Director Mode supports selected: Canon Cinema EOS cameras using XC Protocol Canon EOS R cameras using Canon Camera Control API Sony Alpha & selected FX cameras over Wi-Fi Sony Alpha & selected FX cameras over direct USB-C BUILT FOR REAL PRODUCTIONS Director Mode is designed for filmmakers, directors of photography, camera operators, content creators and small crews who need a lightweight, flexible monitoring and control solution. Supported cameras (Wi-Fi or LAN connection): Canon EOS C50 Canon EOS C80 Canon EOS C400 Canon EOS C70 (adapter needed) Canon EOS C300 mark III (adapter needed) Canon EOS C500 mark II (adapter needed) Canon EOS R5 mark II Canon EOS R6 mark III Canon EOS R6V Canon EOS R1 Canon EOS R50V Sony A1 Sony A1ii Sony A7V Sony A7rVI Sony A7sIII Sony A7r Sony FX30 Sony FX3 / FX3A Sony FX5 Supported cameras with wired USB-C connection: Canon EOS R5 mark II Canon EOS R6 mark III Canon EOS R6V Canon EOS R1 Canon EOS R50V Sony A1 Sony A1ii Sony A7V Sony A7rVI Sony A7sIII Sony A7r Sony FX30 Sony FX3 / FX3A Sony FX5 Compatibility, available controls, Live View quality and performance vary by camera model, firmware, device, network and connection method. Please check the Director Mode compatibility page before purchasing or using the app. Director Mode is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Canon, Sony, or their subsidiaries.

Screenshots

Earwig Marker4 screens
Director Mode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Director Mode at 100% against Earwig Marker's 50%. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Earwig Marker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Director Mode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Earwig Marker versus Director Mode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarwig MarkerDirector Mode
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerharry WinteringhamClaudio Ripalti

Customer experience

Earwig Marker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Director Mode

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Earwig Marker

Subscriptions8
  • Earwig Pro1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Earwig Pro1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Friends of Earwig1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Earwig Studio14 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Earwig Pro (Yearly)$34.991 Year
  • Earwig Studio Pro14 Days trial$69.991 Month
  • Earwig Studio (Yearly)$199.991 Year
  • Earwig Studio Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$599.001 Year
One-time2
  • Top-up 3 hours$9.99
  • Top-up 10 hours$24.99
1 purchases

Director Mode

One-time1
  • Director Mode Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Earwig Marker free?
Earwig Marker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Director Mode free?
Director Mode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Earwig Marker or Director Mode have ads?
Neither Earwig Marker nor Director Mode shows ads.

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