Comparison

TallyCut vs TopDirectorTitle

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

Head to head
About

TallyCut

Features
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TallyCut is a focused multicam workflow for mobile video production. Import and sync up to four camera angles, add external audio, align everything on a shared timeline, then use the switcher to record camera cuts in real time. After your pass, preview the result, refine the edit, choose export settings, and deliver a finished video or FCPXML timeline. Designed for real shooting workflows, TallyCut helps you move from footage to final cut without the clutter of a full desktop editor. Key features: Import camera clips from Photos or Files Work with A Cam, B Cam, C Cam, and D Cam Trim each camera angle before syncing Add external master audio with waveform preview Sync tracks with timeline offsets, sync points, and timecode metadata Tap camera angles during playback to record live switcher cuts Undo, reset, and refine cuts before export Export finished videos, FCPXML timelines, or full project packages Manage reusable media, recent projects, cache, and capture archives TallyCut keeps the workflow clear: prepare media, sync cameras, switch live, preview the edit, and export clean deliverables. Privacy Policy: https://tallycut.github.io/TallyCut-Support/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TopDirectorTitle

Create professional titles and graphics for live streams and video productions. This app offers real-time editing and control over lower thirds, scoreboards, timers, and animations, all operating locally without an internet connection for enhanced privacy and reliability.

Highlights
  • Professional titles and graphics
  • Real-time editing and control
  • Local network operation
  • Lower thirds, scoreboards, timers
  • Animations and graphic elements
  • Multi-client control
  • Cross-platform support (iOS, macOS)
Features
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Professional titles. Real-time control. No cloud required. Bring broadcast-quality titles, graphics, scoreboards, timers, tickers, and animated overlays to your live productions—locally, securely, and in real time. • Works with TopDirector, OBS & More Add output URLs directly to supported production software and browser-source workflows. • Local Network Production Create, control, and deliver graphics entirely over your local network. No cloud connection is required during production, keeping your content private and under your control. • Reliable by Design With no cloud service in the production path, there are fewer external points of failure and less infrastructure to configure or maintain. • Professional Templates Start quickly with customizable templates for lower thirds, titles, scoreboards, timers, tickers, cards, panels, and animated effects. • Lower Thirds Create polished name straps for speakers, guests, reporters, locations, social accounts, breaking news, and more. • Scoreboards Build and control live scoreboards for sports, games, competitions, and events. • Logo & Timer Graphics Display channel branding, countdowns, count-ups, live clocks, badges, and other real-time elements. • Titles, Tickers & Text Update headlines, announcements, messages, scrolling news, and other on-screen text instantly. • Images, Video & APNG Use still images, video, and animated PNG graphics, with automatic media-type detection. • Built-In Media Library Choose from built-in icons, flags, brands, textures, and other reusable graphic assets—or add media from your device. • Advanced Styling & Effects Customize colors, gradients, patterns, textures, blend modes, shadows, glows, reflections, 3D effects, light streaks, and continuous animations. • Real-Time Editing & Control Adjust text, position, size, colors, styles, animation, and other properties while your production is live. • Multi-Layer Compositions Combine text, shapes, images, timers, scores, tickers, particles, and other elements into sophisticated reusable graphics. • Program Mode Organize titles into a running order and move between them with coordinated entrance and exit animations. • Multi-Scene Graphics Create multiple visual states inside a title and transition between scenes during production. • Shareable Output & Control URLs Open output and control interfaces on other devices using URLs or convenient QR codes. • Multi-Client Control Multiple devices can connect to and update a production over the same local network. • Landscape, Portrait & Square Design graphics for 16:9 landscape, 9:16 vertical, and 1:1 square productions. • Import & Export Back up, transfer, and share titles and program content between supported devices. • Built for Live Production Ideal for streaming, broadcasting, sports, events, presentations, education, houses of worship, and professional video production. • iPhone, iPad & Mac Work across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with a flexible production workflow. Privacy Policy: https://topdirector.com/pages/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TallyCut4 screens
TopDirectorTitle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TopDirectorTitle at every 2 days against TallyCut's weekly. TopDirectorTitle also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. TallyCut sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TopDirectorTitle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TallyCut ships an update weekly, TopDirectorTitle every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TallyCut versus TopDirectorTitle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTallyCutTopDirectorTitle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer忠义 裴TopDirector Corporation

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TallyCut

Subscriptions2
  • TallyCut Monthly$2.991 Month
  • TallyCut Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • TallyCut Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

TopDirectorTitle

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Watermark$1.991 Month
  • Remove Watermark$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Title Export$4.99

Questions

Is TallyCut free?
TallyCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TopDirectorTitle free?
TopDirectorTitle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TallyCut or TopDirectorTitle have ads?
Neither TallyCut nor TopDirectorTitle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TallyCut or TopDirectorTitle?
TallyCut ships an update weekly, and TopDirectorTitle every 2 days. Most recently, TallyCut was updated on October 14, 2026 and TopDirectorTitle on October 14, 2026.

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