# AD Roll Call: Set PA Scheduler — Easily schedule PAs on the fly

> Assistant Director tool for scheduling, tracking, and managing production assistants. (iPhone/iPad app by By ADs, For ADs LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-roll-call-set-pa-scheduler/id6751911400 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [By ADs, For ADs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837474198)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-09-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-roll-call-set-pa-scheduler/id6751911400/reviews.md

## What is AD Roll Call?

For Assistant Directors who want simplicity in their daily team hiring. 

AD Roll Call is built by Assistant Directors, for Assistant Directors. A streamlined tool to help you schedule, track, and manage your team of PAs with ease. Whether you’re prepping a shoot or running a busy set, AD Roll Call keeps your crew organized and your day running smoothly. Schedule PAs while you’re setting background, no need for a desk and laptop.

Features
- Quick PA Scheduling – Assign PAs in seconds with just a few taps.
- Crew Directory – Store names, roles, phone numbers, and emails all in one place.
- Upload Contacts – Quickly import PA info from your contacts.
- Call Time Management – Track who’s needed, when, and on which day.
- Custom Notes – Keep important details for each team member or shooting day.
- iCloud Sync – Your projects and days stay in sync across your own devices.
- CloudKit Collaboration (Pro) – Create shared schedules so other ADs can collaborate with you in the cloud.
- Share Schedules (Free to receive) – Anyone can accept a schedule share for free; a Pro subscription is only required to create a new CloudKit share.
- Designed for ADs – Simple, fast, and tailored to real on-set workflows.

Whether you’re working on a short film or a full production, AD Roll Call helps keep your crew connected, informed, and ready to roll. So you can focus on making the day.

Subscriptions
AD Roll Call offers optional auto-renewing Pro subscriptions that unlock CloudKit sharing (creating collaborative shares):
- Pro Monthly – $1.99 per month, with a 1-week free trial.
- Pro Annually – $17.99 per year, with a 2-week free trial.

Only the user who creates a CloudKit share needs Pro. Accepting and using a share is free.

Subscription terms
- Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase.
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends.
- Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends, at the price shown above.
- Free trials automatically convert to a paid subscription unless cancelled before the trial ends. (Not all regions offered free trials)
- You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings.
- Prices may vary by region.

Legal
Terms & Conditions:
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Privacy Policy:
https://byadsforads.wixsite.com/badfads/privacy-policy/ad-roll-call-pp
Apple Standard EULA:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Quick PA Scheduling
- Crew Directory
- Call Time Management
- Custom Notes
- iCloud Sync
- CloudKit Collaboration (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Annually | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-roll-call-set-pa-scheduler/id6751911400/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thanks

*2026-06-08*

Tips hat

### 5/5 — 👏🏻👏🏻

*2026-06-08*

Love how easy this is to use!

### 5/5 — Great App

*2025-11-21*

Solid app for AD’s

### 5/5 — Lance - Assistant Director

*2025-09-19*

Great App! Very helpful in keeping my team organized

### 5/5 — Wow!

*2025-09-18*

Here’s a bias five stars!

## Frequently asked questions about AD Roll Call

### What is AD Roll Call?

AD Roll Call is a productivity app designed for Assistant Directors to easily schedule, track, and manage their team of PAs. It helps keep your crew organized and your day running smoothly, even while on set.

### How does AD Roll Call handle scheduling?

AD Roll Call allows for quick PA scheduling in seconds with just a few taps. It also includes call time management to track who is needed, when, and on which day.

### Can I store my crew's contact information?

Yes, AD Roll Call features a Crew Directory where you can store names, roles, phone numbers, and emails for all your PAs. You can also quickly import PA information directly from your phone's contacts.

### What are the subscription options for AD Roll Call?

AD Roll Call offers optional Pro subscriptions for $1.99/month or $17.99/year, which unlock CloudKit sharing for collaborative scheduling. Monthly subscriptions include a 1-week free trial, and annual subscriptions include a 2-week free trial.

### Is AD Roll Call available on all devices?

AD Roll Call is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices, allowing for flexible use whether you're on a shoot or prepping.

### How often is AD Roll Call updated?

The latest version of AD Roll Call is 2.2.3, and it was last updated on March 26, 2026. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and user experience.

### What is the age rating for AD Roll Call?

AD Roll Call has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it is intended for mature users due to its professional context and potential for complex scheduling scenarios.

### Does AD Roll Call have ads?

AD Roll Call is ad-free, allowing users to focus on managing their production crew without interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.1 — 2026-07-24

Whats New?
• Siri can now perform task with the app. 
• Shortcuts now work with the app as well. Letting users customize workflows that make sense for them.
• Spotlight is now indexed with AD Roll Call.
• Widgets are now available. Users can add AD Roll Call widgets to their Home Screen for more ease of use.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.3.0 — 2026-07-10

Whats New?
• Siri can now perform task with the app. 
• Shortcuts now work with the app as well. Letting users customize workflows that make sense for them.
• Spotlight is now indexed with AD Roll Call.
• Widgets are now available. Users can add AD Roll Call widgets to their Home Screen for more ease of use.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.2.11 — 2026-06-23

• Completed migration from old KVS to the newer CloudKit System for better reliability.
• Refactored code for better efficiency.
• Fixed a bug for when deleting a project file would fail.
• App now remembers where you left off, so you don't need to keep starting at the project page list.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.0.9 — 2026-05-29

• App Icon updated for Dark Mode.
• Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.2.8 — 2026-05-23

• Bug fixes and improvements.

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