AD Background: BG Counter

AD Background: BG Counter

Check BG numbers on the fly.

4 ratings
5 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
November 20, 2025
Updated
October 15, 2026

Features

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About

This app helps Assistant Directors manage background actor numbers on set. It allows for easy logging, tracking of booked and present individuals, and vehicle information storage. Collaboration features are available for shared projects.

✓Log background numbers for projects/days
✓Store vehicle details and driver info
✓Track needed, booked, and present BG
✓Manage call times for BG arrival
✓iCloud sync for projects
✓CloudKit collaboration for shared projects (Pro)
✓Share daily BG numbers
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What's New in AD Background

3.0.0

October 15, 2026

Our Biggest Update! - Whats New? • Made for iOS 27 - Recompiled with iOS 27, supports new Liquid Glass, Spotlight Indexing, & Resizability for iPads & Macs. • Scan Call Sheets (Beta) - Scan photos & PDFs of Call Sheets to have Apple Intelligence import the needed BG for that day. Only available on devices running iOS 27+ with Apple Intelligence turned on. • Siri AI - With Apple Intelligence turned on, Siri can now answer questions about your current BG count. • Home Screen Widgets - New and improved widget designs with all new Large widget option. • Apple Shortcuts - You can now make richer custom shortcuts with AD BG. • New Design System - The new design brings consistency across the app and easier-to-navigate layouts. • The Production Map - Settings now has a quick link to our free newsletter's latest data on where productions are filming. • Could Syncing - More efficient and reliable cloud syncing. • Bug Fixes - This release includes reliability improvements, bug fixes, and interface refinements across the app.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Pro Monthly

Pro Monthly Subscription gives full access to the app.

$1.991 Month
7 Days trial
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User reviews

Cool

Definitely for ADs and their BG team. Not too useful for a single user though.

❤️

Yet another simple but useful app by these guys

Yay!

We love it!

Great!

Useful for those who love being super organized on set.

Wonderful!

So helpful!

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FAQ

What is AD Background used for?

AD Background is designed for Assistant Directors to simplify the process of viewing, tracking, and managing background actor numbers on set. It helps keep track of characters, vehicles, and updated totals.

How does AD Background handle vehicle information?

The app includes a Vehicle Directory where you can store details like Car Make, Model, Year, Color, and Driver Info. You can even call the driver directly from within the app.

Can AD Background be used for collaboration?

Yes, the Pro subscription unlocks CloudKit Collaboration, allowing you to create shared projects for other Assistant Directors to collaborate with you in the cloud. Accepting and using a share is free.

What are the subscription options for AD Background?

AD Background offers optional auto-renewing Pro subscriptions: Pro Monthly for $1.99 with a 1-week free trial, and Pro Annually for $17.99 with a 2-week free trial. Prices may vary by region.

How do I manage my AD Background subscription?

You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

Is AD Background available on all Apple devices?

AD Background is designed for iPhone and iPad, utilizing iCloud Sync to automatically sync your Projects between your devices.

How often is AD Background updated?

The app was last updated on June 19, 2026, with version 2.0.7. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

What is the age rating for AD Background?

AD Background has an age rating of 17+, which is typical for productivity applications that may involve complex data management or professional use cases.