# Linus - The Shotlist Assistant — Filmmaking organized

> Filmmaking shot list and project organization tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Landon Bytheway Films, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linus-the-shotlist-assistant/id1624828443 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Landon Bytheway Films, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624828445)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.73/5 from 158 App Store ratings · 91 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-07-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linus-the-shotlist-assistant/id1624828443/reviews.md

## What is Linus?

Here at STUDIIO, we are committed to helping creatives be their best. 

Plan and keep track of every detail of each of your current projects. Give them a status, due date, as well as assign moods to a project.

Construct individual lists of specific shots that you need to make happen. Create multiple lists for whatever organization method makes the most sense to you.

Each individual shot consists of a small blurb to capture your vision, a checkmark for whether or not that shot has been captured, as well as what Gear Setup you're going to use to get the shot.

With many more features on the way! 

To check out the Terms of Use, follow this link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Project planning and tracking
- Status and due date assignment
- Mood assignment to projects
- Customizable shot lists
- Shot details (blurb, capture status, gear setup)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro FTF Yearly | $34.49 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $83.90 | per year |


## What do users think of Linus?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great organization tool
- 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Helpful for planning and executing shoots
- 🎨 Useful features like mood boards and gear checklists
- 🤖 Streamlined workflow for creators
- 📚 Keeps everything in one place

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes or bugs causing data loss
- 🔒 Subscription-based model limiting free features
- 🔀 Lack of sharing/collaboration functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes when adding shots or gear
- Issues with data persistence and saving changes

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to share projects and collaborate
- Implement iCloud/cloud sync across devices
- Allow more customization of gear lists in free version
- Add script writing or note-taking capabilities
- Improve swiping/navigation between mood board images

## Recent user reviews (10 of 91)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linus-the-shotlist-assistant/id1624828443/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Crash City

*2025-01-11, version 3.0.2*

I want to love this app. It has so much potential. But it either crashes or doesn’t work. It won’t let me add set ups to a shot. But it will let me add a camera. Which is kind of helpful, but not as helpful as it could be. If the bugs get fixed, this is an easy 4, maybe 5 star app.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-05-25, version 2.2*

Helpful app with a beautiful ui for a small app. One feature request is to separate the notes and the title when you are in the edit shot menu.

### 1/5 — Decent till it Crashed/Deleted Info

*2023-09-22, version 2.2*

Was decent (buggy but workable) until it crashed and deleted all of the data I input right before a shoot. 🥲🫠 Bugs: for a while would only let me input shot descriptions one letter at a time, then the app would glitch and crash a few seconds later.

### 5/5 — The Ultimate Organization Tool

*2023-03-22, version 2.2*

I’ve used this tool for less than 48 hours and I’m so grateful to have access to organize my shots. This makes my teams look legit in front of my clients and perform with ease amongst themselves.

### 5/5 — Love It!

*2023-03-07, version 2.2*

Super handy app. Way more convenient than the 3,000 notes I had on my phone 😄

### 5/5 — Suggest

*2023-02-25, version 2.1.2*

Is posible send the project to the crew? To another devices?

### 5/5 — Best way to be organised

*2023-01-24, version 2.1.2*

I’m a photographer and This is one of the best organisation app that I use for most of my shoots

### 3/5 — Sharing of project

*2023-01-11, version 2.1.2*

I was hoping to share my ideas from device to device

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2022-12-28, version 2.1.2*

I love everything about this app. Helps organize thoughts, and ideas! And organize those in a shortlist, and eventually execute the shoot. I love how easy it is to use it, I love the mood boards, I loved everything about it! The only thing I would love for it to have that does not have is iCloud sync so that I can switch from iPhone to iPad if need to--  that would be awesome! Other than that, this app is amazing!

### 4/5 — Give me an iPad version…then I’m all in

*2022-12-23, version 2.1.2*

I love this app, but I do most of my production tracking on my iPad. If I had an iPad version of this app in addition to the iPhone version, 5 stars.

## Frequently asked questions about Linus

### What does Linus do?

Linus helps filmmakers organize their projects and create detailed shot lists. It allows users to track project status, due dates, and moods, and to construct individual lists of specific shots needed for a production.

### What are the key features of Linus?

Key features include project planning and tracking with status and due date assignment, the ability to assign moods to projects, and the creation of customizable shot lists. Each shot can include a blurb, a capture status checkmark, and a gear setup.

### Is Linus free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available for additional features or content. Specific details on what is included in purchases are not provided in the description.

### Who is this app for?

This app is designed for filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, and anyone involved in video production who needs a structured way to plan and track their shots and overall project progress.

### How does Linus help with shot organization?

Linus allows you to create multiple shot lists tailored to your organizational needs. For each individual shot, you can add a descriptive blurb to capture your vision, mark whether it has been captured, and specify the gear setup required to achieve it.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.2 — 2024-09-25

- New onboarding tour to better highlight what Linus has to offer
- Resolved a bug that prevented users from generating invite codes for their teams
- Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 3.0.1 — 2024-08-27

- Minor bug fix that prevented users from adding packing items to an empty packing list!

### 3.0 — 2024-08-13

- Introducing Teams! A team is your own collaborative space where your projects and production details live. Invite collaborators, manage permissions, allowing you to achieve more together!
- Meet the cloud! Linus has moved away from data saved to the user’s device, to operating via a cloud database. This allows you to login via any device and never worry about losing your data again.
- Now you can add either setups OR gear to shots!
- Moodboards is no more! To simplify the Linus experience, we’ve removed our moodboard feature.
- Packing feature streamlined! Packing lists are now included with every project, making it easier to add gear, saved items, and miscellaneous items to your packing lists.

### 2.2 — 2023-03-01

New name, same game! Meet Linus - The Shotlist Assistant!

New features are as follows!
- Redesigned gear and setups page to make it easier to add setups the way you like!
- Redesigned page for creating and editing your project project’s brief! More polished and user friendly overall!
- New onboarding flow
- New design for the shots - better understand the framerate and setup you’ll be using!
- Lots of other updates and improvements! 

Thank you for your continued support!

### 2.1.2 — 2022-11-02

- Introducing framerates! Choose the framerates that you use most frequently, then add those to your shots for some extra detail! 
- Mark your packing list entirely completed, or reset the list to entirely incomplete with just one button!
- Other bug fixes and minor improvements.

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## Related topics

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