Comparison

Cut Notes vs False Color Viewer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Timecode sync with editing applications
  • Cloud integration with Kollaborate
  • Collaborative note-taking
  • Customizable notekeys
  • Export notes to editing software
  • Manual note entry
Features
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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.

About

False Color Viewer

Analyze exposure in photos and videos with customizable false color overlays. Compare original footage to false color views and switch between different exposure systems. Rendering is done locally, ensuring only selected media is imported for analysis.

Highlights
  • False color overlays
  • Exposure inspection
  • Compare original and false color
  • Switch exposure systems
  • Local rendering
  • Selective media import
Features
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Import photos and videos to inspect exposure with false color overlays. Compare the original to false color, then switch exposure systems. False color is rendered locally. Only the media you choose is imported. Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

False Color Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: False Color Viewer at 5.0 against Cut Notes's 1.0. False Color Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). Cut Notes's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Cut Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and False Color Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

False Color Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cut Notes ships an update every 4 months, False Color Viewer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cut Notes versus False Color Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCut NotesFalse Color Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Rebellion LLCBagging Groceries

Customer experience

Cut Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

False Color Viewer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cut Notes

One-time1
  • Full Version Upgrade$14.99
4 purchases

False Color Viewer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Cut Notes free?
Cut Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is False Color Viewer free?
False Color Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cut Notes or False Color Viewer?
False Color Viewer is rated higher. Cut Notes averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while False Color Viewer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Cut Notes or False Color Viewer have ads?
Neither Cut Notes nor False Color Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cut Notes or False Color Viewer?
Cut Notes ships an update every 4 months, and False Color Viewer every 3 days. Most recently, Cut Notes was updated on October 21, 2026 and False Color Viewer on October 25, 2026.

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