# CrewCast — Keep your crew informed > Keep your crew informed (iPhone/iPad app by Friis Mobility ApS.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crewcast/id6747609699 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Friis Mobility ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/853014840) - Category: Photo & Video, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.5 · 38 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-08-02 - Data updated: 2026-08-20 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crewcast/id6747609699/reviews.md ## What is CrewCast? CrewCast keeps your whole crew in sync. Designed specifically for film productions — from major studio sets to small indie shoots — it puts everyone on the same beat: "Quiet on Set!", "Action!", "Cut!" reach every crew member instantly, with silent CUE signals during takes and live production status on the phones they already carry. Push-to-talk voice channels and group chats are built in — and it all works alongside your existing gear, so keep your radios for what they do best. ACTION COORDINATION - Instant production-wide alerts: "Quiet on Set!", "Action!", "Cut!" - Non-blocking action banners — crew keeps working while staying informed - Adjustable countdown timers for timed actions (Lunch, Break) - CUE signals to actors and crew during takes - Visual countdown timers and BPM pulses - Lock screen notifications via Live Activities VOICE CHANNELS - Walkie-talkie style push-to-talk communication - Open mic mode for continuous transmission - Main channel for production-wide announcements - Team channels for department-specific coordination - Private group channels for quick collaborations - Auto-reconnect keeps you connected on spotty set WiFi - Toggle mic with AirPods or any Bluetooth headset - Audio continues on lock screen via CallKit GROUP CHATS - Create group conversations with anyone on the production - AI-generated chat names for quick identification - Any group member can invite others - Unread message badges so you never miss a message - Team chat and production-wide chat built in CREW & AD MANAGEMENT - Promote or demote crew members to AD with a swipe - Organize crew into teams (Camera, Sound, Lighting, etc.) - QR code crew onboarding — scan to join - AD invite QR codes for quick onboarding of assistant directors HARDWARE INTEGRATION - CrewCast Button for hands-free control - Pair physical buttons via Bluetooth - Trigger actions and CUEs from anywhere on set BUILT FOR PRODUCTION - Works reliably on set with poor connectivity - Battery-efficient design for all-day shoots - Dark mode optimized for low-light sets - Also available on Mac for video village - Designed with input from professional film crews FLEXIBLE PRICING - Subscribe monthly for ongoing productions - Or buy a Day Pass (2/3/5/7 days) for a one-off shoot — no subscription needed - Day passes stack and are only used on the days you actually run a production Your AD triggers "Quiet on Set" and every crew member sees it instantly — no more missed calls. Perfect for: - Feature films and TV productions - Documentary crews - Commercial shoots - Music video productions - Live events and broadcasts Free to try. Go Pro with a subscription — or grab a Day Pass (2/3/5/7 days) for one-off productions, no subscription required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://crewcast.online/terms Privacy Policy: https://crewcast.online/privacy ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro | $49.99 | per month | | Indie | $17.99 | per month | | Studio | $119.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 2-Day Pass | $11.99 | one-time | | 5-Day Pass | $19.99 | one-time | | 3-Day Pass | $14.99 | one-time | | 7-Day Pass | $24.99 | one-time | | 50,000 Channel Minutes | $59.99 | one-time | | CrewCast button license | $95.99 | one-time | | 25,000 Channel Minutes | $44.99 | one-time | | 5,000 Channel Minutes | $14.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.9 — 2026-08-11 Cues, reworked from feedback on a live set: - NEW: Cue Display mode - a set-safe black screen for talent showing only the cue numbers, lighting up the one that fires. No glare into the shot. - Fire cues back to back - no more waiting for the previous one to clear - Cue buttons stay visible and usable, also between takes - Every production now has 6 cues Quicker day-to-day: - Lunch and Break start with one tap using your default duration - QR code and Invite moved into Production Settings to declutter the Cues page Production Phases - run your whole event in one production: - NEW: Phases (Load-In > Show > Load-Out) on the Festival Stage and Live Music templates - The AD switches phase from the Cues tab and everyone's action set follows instantly - Crew see the current phase at a glance - Rigging safety cues for stage build (Power Off, Clear Below, Overhead Work...) Plus bug fixes and polish. ### 1.8.1 — 2026-07-11 INCLUDED HARDWARE BUTTON LICENSES - Indie subscriptions now include 1 CrewCast Button license — Pro includes 3 - Licenses are added to your account automatically and activated with a tap FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS - Live Activities now behave correctly for one-shot messages vs ongoing calls - More reliable push notification delivery and ordering - Bug fixes across subscriptions, day passes, and joining Questions or feedback? hello@crewcast.online ### 1.8 — 2026-06-14 DAY PASSES — NO SUBSCRIPTION NEEDED Working a one-off shoot, a wedding, or a festival weekend? Now you can buy just the days you need instead of a monthly plan. DAY PASSES - Buy 2, 3, 5, or 7 days of full Pro access — voice channels, teams, everything - Days stack: buy more and they add to your pool - A day is only used while you actually run a production — unused days wait for next time - Just turn on "Use day pass" when you create a production START FASTER WITH TEMPLATES - Pick a production type when you create — Feature Film, Theatre, and more - Actions and CUE buttons come pre-configured, so you're ready in seconds SHARE YOUR JOIN CODE ANYWHERE - Write your production's join code to an NFC tag — crew just taps to join - Print a clean join-code card (QR) for the call sheet or the set wall - Scan the code with the Camera app and you're straight in Plus reliability fixes across joining, voice channels, and chat. Questions or feedback? hello@crewcast.online ### 1.7 — 2026-05-26 LIVE ACTIVITIES & SMARTER COORDINATION CrewCast 1.7 brings production state to your Lock Screen, smarter timed actions, and a better-looking crew list. LIVE ACTIVITIES - Current action appears on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island - Server-anchored countdown — every device sees the same time - Tap the activity to jump straight into the production - Auto-dismisses when the action ends or expires EXTEND OR END EARLY - Need five more minutes on lunch? Tap the call-off button to add time - Need to cut short? End early with a quick reason - Crew sees a structured chat message — "Lunch ended early" or "Lunch extended by 5 min" — so everyone stays aligned SMARTER AVATARS - Photo uploads are now properly center-cropped (no more squashed faces) - Without an uploaded photo, CrewCast falls back to your Gravatar profile - No Gravatar? You get a role-based icon — camera, microphone, megaphone, clapperboard, etc. - Pick which source to use from your profile settings BEHIND THE SCENES - More reliable push notifications for chat and check-ins - Faster production switching with multi-production support - Account deletion now correctly removes all memberships and owned productions Questions or feedback? hello@crewcast.online ### 1.6.2 — 2026-04-19 PRIVATE & POLISHED CrewCast 1.6.2 focuses on privacy, chat improvements, and smarter defaults. CHAT IMPROVEMENTS - Per-chat message drafts — switch between chats without losing what you're typing - "Message to Camera..." placeholder shows which chat you're writing to - Blue message bubbles for a cleaner, familiar look - Swipe down on the text field to dismiss the keyboard - Removed the "All" combined view — you're always in a specific conversation PRIVACY - Team and group chats are now truly private — only members can see them - AD no longer has automatic access to team or group conversations - Chat download includes full history for accountability - AI content moderation enabled by default on new productions (flag-only, medium sensitivity) CHANNEL INVITES - "Join" button on channel invite banners now works instantly - Channel invites show the correct channel name - Any channel creator can call crew to their channel RELIABILITY - Improved push notification delivery across all devices - Fixed group chat creation error - Silent channel reconnect — no more audio artifacts Questions or feedback? hello@crewcast.online ## Apps similar to CrewCast | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Mark II Artist's Viewfinder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mark-ii-artists-viewfinder/id711280537) | 4.8 (102) | $39.99 | Photo & Video | | [CropCamera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cropcamera/id1613945133) | 5.0 (1) | $2.99 | Photo & Video | | [LidarAC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lidarac/id6761840029) | — | Free | Photo & Video | | [o/DAILIES](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odailies/id1375247411) | — | Free | Photo & Video | | [Production Shot Lists](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/production-shot-lists/id6755322493) | 5.0 (7) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Lama fiXing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lama-fixing/id6476887215) | — | $4.99 | Photo & Video | ## More apps by Friis Mobility ApS - [Loupe - GPS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loupe-gps/id953454030) All apps by Friis Mobility ApS: https://appshunter.io/developer/853014840 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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