Cut Notes vs Freefly Wave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cut Notes
This app allows post-production professionals to take notes synced to video timecode. It integrates with cloud workflow platforms for collaboration and sharing, and can export notes to editing software. A free version is available for Kollaborate users.
- Timecode sync with editing applications
- Cloud integration with Kollaborate
- Collaborative note-taking
- Customizable notekeys
- Export notes to editing software
- Manual note entry
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Cut Notes: Kollaborate Edition is a free cut-down version of Cut Notes for use with the Kollaborate cloud workflow platform. It requires a subscriber or trial account on Kollaborate or Kollaborate Server. To start, create a project on Kollaborate, then upload a file and it will show up in Cut Notes once you have logged into your account. To create local projects on the device, you will need the full version of the app which is available through an in-app purchase or at the following URL: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cut-notes/id395617220?mt=8 *** Cut Notes is an iPad note-taking app for post production professionals. Take notes on the fly using quick preset buttons, all synced to the timecode of your editing application. Used worldwide by studios and freelancers alike, Cut Notes allows you to focus on the cut instead of looking down to write. Cut Notes is integrated with the Kollaborate cloud workflow platform which allows you to easily share notes with colleagues and clients, as well as having collaborative note-taking sessions. TIMECODE Sync timecode from Kollaborate, Final Cut Pro 6/7, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro CS 6.0.2 for Mac, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer / Symphony for Mac, Adobe Audition and Pro Tools. Additionally, Cut Notes should be able to sync to any app that supports MIDI timecode. NOTE KEYS With a single tap of a notekey, the note is added instantly at the current timecode position. Create notekey sets for different tasks such as editing and mixing. MANUAL ENTRY Create a custom note at any time with the text box above the notekeys. Cut Notes will insert the note at the moment you first began typing so there’s no need to rush. CUSTOMIZE Change any notekey, create notekey sets and color code the keys. CLOUD INTEGRATION Make notes on your Kollaborate videos and sync them instantly to the cloud. Sync timecode directly from your web browser and remotely control playback. View comments by colleagues instantly and take part in collaborative note-taking sessions. EXPORT Cut Notes can export notes to Final Cut Pro 6/7, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools (via the third-party application EdiMarker). Importing a Marker List into Final Cut Pro 7 or FCPX requires the free Cut Notes Marker Import utility for macOS available at http://www.digitalrebellion.com/cutnotes. "Cut Notes is a perfect example of how an iPad can supplement production & post production workflows." - Craig Bergonzoni, Editor/Producer "I'm really happy with the software… I'd feel comfortable using Cut Notes in a screening with executives." - Chris Chris Losnegard, Story Producer See the user manual to find out how to sync to various applications. For Support please visit http://www.digitalrebellion.com/support/cutnotes.
Freefly Wave
Review and export high-speed footage recorded with Wave Camera on iPad. Supports common export formats like H.264 and HEVC at full resolution, and can share directly to the Photos Gallery. Connect via USB 3.0 for seamless transfer.
- Review Wave Camera footage
- Export to H.264/HEVC
- Full resolution export
- Share to Photos Gallery
- USB 3.0 connection
- macOS advanced features
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Review and export footage recorded with Wave Camera with iPad. Export to common formats like H.264 or HEVC at full resolution. Just export to the Photos Gallery and Share your high speed footage with the world! Connect to your Wave Camera using USB 3.0 over USB-C to get started. Visit the Wave Wiki at https://freeflysystems.com/wave to learn all about Wave and Wave Wiki https://freeflysystems.com/support/wave-support to learn more about this app! Use our macOS Release for Apple ProRes 422, 4444, and HEVC-10 Bit exports as well as advanced features like AI Enhance and Amplify.
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Freefly Wave at 5.0 against Cut Notes's 1.0. Freefly Wave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Cut Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Cut Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Freefly Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.
Freefly Wave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Cut Notes ships an update every 4 months, Freefly Wave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cut Notes | Freefly Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Rebellion LLC | FREEFLY SYSTEMS INC. |
Customer experience
Cut Notes
Freefly Wave
In-app purchases
Cut Notes
- Full Version Upgrade$14.99
Freefly Wave
No in-app purchases









