# No Budget Slate

> Digital slate for video production to manage takes and sync audio. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew McKenna.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-budget-slate/id590309536 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew McKenna](https://appshunter.io/developer/590309539)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.53/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-01-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-budget-slate/id590309536/reviews.md

## What is No Budget Slate?

The No Budget Movie Slate for iPhone / iPad assists small video production groups slate their takes and sync video with audio.

Swipe left or right to slate. Swipe up or down on the scene/take/audio file to auto increment/decrement the field.

This iOS app was designed to present just the most pertinent information required when shooting a movie with a secondary audio source. The fields presented are the following:

Scene number
Take number
Audio file name
Left/right audio channel labels
Production name
Date/time

## Key features

- Slate takes with swipe gestures
- Auto increment/decrement scene and take numbers
- Track audio file names and channels
- Record production name and date/time
- Designed for secondary audio sources

## Recent user reviews (10 of 47)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-budget-slate/id590309536/reviews.md

### 4/5 — É quase perfeito

*2026-03-21, version 2.1*

Precisa de um layout otimizado, com um pouco de margem nas bordas

### 2/5 — Time obscured by date

*2026-01-25*

The date is too large and hence the top of the time is cut off. You can see the seconds moving and guess the time, but no option to shrink the date. Honestly would prefer to guess the date over guessing the time.  If unfixable through developer scaling down the date font size, then would be better for developer to swap positions so the time is above the date.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-01-13, version 2.1*

Does Not Clap. Which means no good for sync sound.

### 5/5 — Nobuslate has a beautiful sound

*2023-11-24*

No budget slate has nice colors and sounds on it

### 1/5 — No longer functional

*2023-05-04*

This app no longer functions on the current IOS version.

### 3/5 — Bug

*2023-01-27*

Issue with the scene number unable to be viewed when I switch to landscape.

### 5/5 — Amazing! Fantástico!

*2022-11-20, version 2.1*

Simple, objective, practical without ads, thanks to the developers! - Simples, objetivo, pratico sem ads, gratidao aos desenvolvedores

### 1/5 — Would no stay running

*2022-04-17, version 2.1*

Had to force shutdown, App is not-responsive on a M-1 IPad Pro can’t do anything with it.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2021-10-22, version 2.1*

So good.   Took me a second to work out the swipes.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2020-12-09, version 2.1*

Thanks for the free app, I absolutely love it

## Frequently asked questions about No Budget Slate

### What does the No Budget Slate app do?

This app serves as a digital slate for iPhone and iPad, designed to assist small video production groups in slating their takes and syncing video with audio. It provides essential fields like scene number, take number, audio file name, and production details.

### How do I use the scene and take number features?

You can easily manage scene and take numbers by swiping left or right to slate. Swiping up or down on the scene or take field will automatically increment or decrement the respective number, streamlining your production workflow.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the No Budget Slate app is completely free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a straightforward and cost-free solution for your production needs.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This application is designed for iOS devices, specifically for iPhone and iPad. It leverages the touch interface of these devices for intuitive operation during video shoots.

### What information can I track with this slate app?

The app allows you to track crucial production information including the scene number, take number, audio file name, left/right audio channel labels, production name, and the date/time of the shoot. This comprehensive data helps in organizing and syncing your footage.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-05-20

Complete rebuild for modern iPhone and iPad. No new features; just brought up to date.

### 2.1 — 2018-05-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Text size increases to improve readability on devices with larger screens
- Visual mark is more prominent

### 2.0 — 2018-04-09

- Rebuilt to work on modern iOS devices

### 1.1 — 2014-07-20

- Audio is louder
- Audio plays even when the iPhone's lock switch is on
- Hides status bar
- Fixes crash when the user swipes on a blank box
- Audio field is no longer limited to just numbers
- Boxes line up better
- Won't spell check any of the fields

### 1 — 2013-01-05

No release notes.

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