# Rate - APA Calculator — The ultimate app for TVC crew

> APA calculator app for TVC crew to track shoots, earnings, and create invoices. (iPhone/iPad app by Hit Space Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rate-apa-calculator/id1499634352 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hit Space Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499634351)
- Category: Finance, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-02-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rate-apa-calculator/id1499634352/reviews.md

## What is Rate?

Join the 1,000+ commercial crew who trust Rate with their most complex shoot calculations. Know exactly what to invoice at the tap of a button. No spreadsheets. No rate cards. No mental maths.

FEATURES INCLUDE: 
Export to PDF & Excel
• Need to export your calculation to PDF or Excel? No problem, Rate has you covered.

Share Shoots
• Seamlessly share shoots with other crew members. They tap the link and it opens straight in Rate!

Share Times
• Need to share your times with another crew member? Rate sends your full schedule, call, wrap and overtime in a WhatsApp-friendly format, without sharing what you've earned.

Kit & Expense Tracking
• Keep track of your kit and expenses on a daily basis, so when you get around to invoicing you know exactly what you should be charging.

Flare
• When a production urgently needs crew in your grade, they send out a flare. It lands on your phone instantly as a push notification. Mark yourself as available and put yourself forward for the job in seconds. Every flare pays full APA rates. In beta and we will be rolling out this functionality gradually. 

Industry Pulse
• Ever wondered how busy the industry is right now? Rate lets you know, based on anonymised data from crew across the UK.

Stats
• See exactly how your year is shaping up. Track your tax year earnings, personal records and busiest months, all in one place. Fully customisable so you only see what matters to you!

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Rate is not affiliated with the Advertising Producers Association (APA).

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Rate is available as an auto-renewing Monthly or Yearly subscription.
Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase.
Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.

Privacy Policy: https://www.rateapp.co.uk/privacy-policy-new
Terms of Use: https://www.rateapp.co.uk/termsofservice

## Key features

- Invoicing with QuickBooks integration
- Export calculations to PDF & Excel
- Kit and expense tracking
- Share shoot details with crew
- Track earnings and shoots

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Rate PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Rate PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Rate Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Rate Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $34.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Pass | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rate-apa-calculator/id1499634352/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great but

*2023-10-06*

How do you delete whole entries? Not obvious.

**Developer response:** Hey there! Thanks for reaching out. If you swipe left on the shoot it will reveal options for deleting and sharing. Let us know if you have anymore questions! 

We'll try to make this more obvious in future updates. 
- Rate Team

### 5/5 — Awesome.

*2020-03-01*

Great time saver. Really useful. Thanks.

**Developer response:** We’re glad you like it! Enjoy

### 5/5 — Genius

*2020-02-29*

YES BUDDY

## Frequently asked questions about Rate

### Does Rate have ads?

Rate does not contain advertisements. The app is supported by a subscription model for its premium features.

### What subscription plans are available for Rate?

Rate offers Monthly subscriptions at $3.99/month and Annual subscriptions at $34.99/year. Both plans include a 1-month free trial.

### How do I manage my Rate subscription?

You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Can I export my data from Rate?

Yes, Rate allows you to export your calculations to PDF and Excel formats, making it easy to share or use your data in other applications like Numbers.

### Is Rate available on Android devices?

Based on the provided information, Rate is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Rate updated?

The latest version of Rate is 3.10, and it was last updated on March 19, 2025. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule.

### What is the age rating for Rate?

Rate has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Rate integrate with other accounting software?

Yes, Rate can be linked to your QuickBooks account to seamlessly generate invoices. More integrations are planned for future updates.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.4.1 — 2026-09-01

In 2026.4.1 we are introducing Flare and laying the groundwork for the APA 2026 rate card.

Flare:
Productions sometimes need crew at the last minute, and now they can reach you directly in Rate via Flare.
• Get a push notification the moment a flare goes out for your grade
• Mark yourself as available and put yourself forward for the job in seconds
• Every flare pays full APA rates

Flare is a big new feature we're building out, and we expect traction to build gradually while we introduce it to production crew.

APA 2026:
From 1 September, shoots dated on or after that day automatically use the new APA 2026 rates and rules.

### 2026.4.0 — 2026-08-01

In 2026.4.0 we are introducing Flare and laying the groundwork for the APA 2026 rate card.

Flare:
Productions sometimes need crew at the last minute, and now they can reach you directly in Rate via Flare.
• Get a push notification the moment a flare goes out for your grade
• Mark yourself as available and put yourself forward for the job in seconds
• Every flare pays full APA rates

Flare is a big new feature we're building out, and we expect traction to build gradually while we introduce it to production crew.

APA 2026:
From 1 September, shoots dated on or after that day automatically use the new APA 2026 rates and rules.

### 2026.3.0 — 2026-07-24

Introducing Flare! 

Productions sometimes need crew at the last minute and now they can reach you directly in Rate via Flare!
• Get a push notification the moment a flare goes out for your grade
• Mark yourself as available and put yourself forward for the job in seconds
• Every flare pays full APA rates

This is a heavy new feature we are building out and we expect traction to be gradual initially while we market the new functionaly to production crew. 

Also in this update: refreshed tab bar icons and small fixes.

### 2026.2.1 — 2026-07-09

Your feedback is always so useful - keep it coming in! In this update we have:

Improved:
• Travel days: enter start and finish times, not just a duration
• Travel times now show on your breakdown, PDF, Excel and Share Times
• Excel exports now use live formulas, so editing a cell recalculates your totals
• A refined dark palette, with cleaner separation.

Fixed: 
• Issues relating to shoots on different timezones 
• No more phantom TOC charges on travel and rest days
• A rare rounding error on TOC times

### 2026.2.0 — 2026-06-14

Rate has been rebuilt from the ground up as a native iOS app. It's faster, smoother, and more reliable than ever, with a brand-new design, Stats, and Industry Pulse. The biggest update in Rate's history!

More recently, in 2026.2.0, we've introduced the all-new QuickWrap & Pulse widget. It's context-aware and knows whether you're on a shoot or not. On a shoot: wrap out for the day in one tap, right from your home screen. Or jump in to edit your times. Between jobs: it shows Pulse, so you can read how busy the industry is at a glance.

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