# Blocker by AfterNow

> Augmented reality director's viewfinder for filmmakers to visualize and storyboard shots. (iPhone/iPad app by SQLFusion LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocker-by-afternow/id1256222832 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SQLFusion LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/964605839)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.45/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 153 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocker-by-afternow/id1256222832/reviews.md

## What is Blocker by AfterNow?

Blocker is an augmented reality director's viewfinder. It makes it easy for filmmakers to communicate their vision. Place 3D characters on set or in your living room, frame your shots then create storyboards to share.

With the Complete Camera Pack you get access to over 400 camera models.

## Key features

- Augmented reality director's viewfinder
- Place 3D characters on set
- Frame shots in real environments
- Create shareable storyboards
- Access to 400+ camera models

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete Camera Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Furniture Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extended Character Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocker-by-afternow/id1256222832/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Broken on 13 Pro

*2022-04-05, version 1.6*

The app freezes the camera view as soon as it opens. So what ever you were looking at. Thats your frame. No AR obviously then too. It’s broken.

### 5/5 — No storage

*2021-06-13, version 1.6*

iOS 14.6. Photos are not saved to to the camera roll, app is not viable. Edit: the app saves to its own gallery, I have been in touch withe developer, there will be major update this summer.

### 2/5 — Strange decisions

*2020-11-19, version 1.6*

Loud sound effects you can’t turn off. It won’t use the wide angle camera on the iPhone 11 Pro. Every time you open a menu, you have to rotate your phone vertical to change a setting. Every time you leave the app and return to it, it has to open again and load through the splash screen. I would’ve paid the $40 for the camera pack, but not with all these issues.

### 1/5 — It want the same as it was in da vid!

*2020-06-18, version 1.6*

The thing was not how it looked on the vid on da front page

### 4/5 — Please update and add more models

*2020-01-31, version 1.6*

This is a fantastic tool, but please expand the library!

### 5/5 — Author of Filmmaking for Dummies loves this app!

*2020-01-30, version 1.6*

This is one of the most amazing and easy to use apps for planning your movie shots. It’s magical the way you can drop in characters to actual locations and then move your iphone around them with virtually any framing and angles as if you have actual real stand-ins helping you to compose your shots!

### 3/5 — Crashing

*2019-08-01, version 1.6*

How do you get around the crashing? Crashes every time. Has much potential tho. Thank you

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2019-07-31, version 1.6*

Crashes to where I can’t even view my saved images.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2019-02-23, version 1.6*

It’s just a gray screen. The camera feature doesn’t work. When you click the button to take a picture, it just takes a picture of the gray screen. 
Doesn’t do anything that it advertises.

### 4/5 — Need more work on the Ext Character Pack

*2019-02-10, version 1.6*

Too many men or women models that are basically the same post, stand, walk, sit, they don't make too many difference to each other in practice. On the other hand, no model is lying down, squatting, on their knees, jumping, etc., which makes the App very limited in use.

## Frequently asked questions about Blocker by AfterNow

### What does Blocker by AfterNow do?

Blocker is an augmented reality application designed for filmmakers. It functions as a director's viewfinder, allowing users to place 3D characters and virtual cameras in real-world settings to visualize and frame shots.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include placing 3D characters and virtual cameras in augmented reality, framing shots, creating storyboards for sharing, and access to over 400 camera models through the Complete Camera Pack.

### Is Blocker by AfterNow free to use?

Based on the provided information, the application is free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a free model.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is primarily for filmmakers, directors, and cinematographers who need a tool to pre-visualize their shots and communicate their directorial intent effectively before principal photography.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.6 — 2019-01-24

Added Notifications

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