# ShotList- Movie Shoot Planning — Plan and track, shot by shot

> Digital stripboard for planning and tracking film and video shoots shot-by-shot. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Johnson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotlist-movie-shoot-planning/id424885833 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peter Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/397354116)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 199 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 34 MB
- Languages: British English, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2011-06-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotlist-movie-shoot-planning/id424885833/reviews.md

## What is ShotList?

ShotList brings an editable production stripboard to your mobile device to help plan every scene of your shoot. It also tracks your progress on the day, shot-by-shot.

Developed in co-operation with an award-winning video production company, ShotList is an essential tool for anyone putting together a scripted movie or video shoot. 

Store the details, locations and notes for every scene and shot in an easily-viewable form. Break down a script and plan out a multi-day shoot in advance – the app will always be with you whenever you need to make an urgent change, and makes it simple to keep your team updated.

"A top-notch organizational app for filmmakers."- AppAdvice.com 

"Don't let the simple interface give you the wrong idea. ShotList includes just about any feature you would need"- HandHeldHollywood.com 

"A wonderful alternative to an overflowing binder." This_And_That, US

"A great way to organize your shoot and keep your crew on the same page" Carol Radford, US

• Add, edit, delete or re-order scenes across multiple shooting days, right on your mobile device.

• Never miss a vital scene or shot, by tracking progress as you go. 

• Keep notes for each scene, including links for instant dial of critical phone numbers and web addresses (such as location contacts, weather reports, or tide timetables). 

• Plan shots for each scene, with storyboards, notes, shot type, angle, movement, camera and status. 

• Load storyboards and other images from Photos, iCloud or other sources, or take photos for each scene with the onboard camera.

• Keep your team informed by emailing a detailed PDF or oneline schedule to the group, directly from the app.

• Use Dropbox to backup your project, or exchange updates with other ShotList users on your team.

• Print updates directly from the app (*requires AirPrint-compatible printer.)

To learn tips and tricks to get the most from this app, please view the User Guide at Solubleapps.com.

The development of ShotList was part-financed by Northern Film & Media.

## Key features

- Editable production stripboard
- Scene and shot progress tracking
- Store scene details, locations, and notes
- Plan multi-day shoots
- Add storyboards and images
- Email schedules and updates
- Dropbox backup and team exchange

## What do users think of ShotList?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for film planning
- 👍 Organizes shoots effectively
- 👍 Affordable, no subscription
- 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
- 👍 Easy to use and learn
- 👍 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Helpful for novice filmmakers
- 👍 Good for on-the-go use
- 👍 Excellent customer support
- 👍 Indispensable for productions
- 👍 Good value for money

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unintuitive and confusing
- 🐛 Laggy session loading
- 🐛 App crashes when adding images
- 🐛 Small buttons, hard to tap
- 🐛 Interface not the easiest
- 🐛 Inefficient UI
- 🐛 Limited to iPhone/iPad
- 🐛 Only 6 shots per scene limit
- 🐛 Clunky syncing
- 🐛 Not user-friendly
- 🐛 Limited features for shot planning
- 🐛 Counter-intuitive shot creation
- 🐛 Crashes when deleting projects
- 🐛 Limited import functions
- 🐛 Data erased/vanished
- 🐛 Crashes randomly
- 🐛 Buggy, not production-ready
- 🐛 Sketching not available for storyboards

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding images
- Laggy session loading
- Word from days/weeks before gone
- App crashes when trying to add a picture
- App crashes randomly
- Program sticks in text entry mode
- Crashes when deleting projects
- Deleted most of my scheduling work
- Half of my project vanished
- Crashes every time when importing image
- Crashes randomly, usually after entering data
- App freezes or crashes out every time used

**Most requested features**

- Allow Google Drive or iCloud syncing
- Include images when importing/exporting
- Fix lag during session loading
- Add computer software version
- Link projects for synchronized updates
- Add iCloud syncing
- Add gear and prop list
- More in-depth cast section (contact info, bio)
- Add crew section
- Add time slots for shots
- Add sketching option for storyboards
- Create call sheets
- Easier project syncing between devices
- Input data on PC with full keyboard
- Share working documents for collaboration
- Allow unlimited shots per scene
- Add GPS location marking on Google Maps
- Customize scene/shot numbering
- Tag shots by camera position
- Sketch shots on iPad instead of importing
- Import data
- Add camera movement and position options to storyboards
- Horizontal strips for stripboard view
- Improve sync with script writing tools
- Pop-up windows for faster scene info entry

## Recent user reviews (10 of 76)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotlist-movie-shoot-planning/id424885833/reviews.md

### 5/5 — It Has Potential

*2026-01-09*

It doesn’t allow Google Drive or iCloud only Dropbox!  It does not include images when importing or exporting.  Update it to earn 5 stars

### 4/5 — Great app but please fix the lag session loading.

*2025-01-13, version 13.1*

A few times now I’ve opened the app only to find my word from days and weeks before just gone!
It’s made me panic since It’s literally my bible for a shoot day!
Does it take a while to load all the images and text for sessions? Cos it’s giving me mini heart attacks!

### 5/5 — Perfect App To Shoot Your Film

*2024-07-10*

This helped me immensely planning and prepping my feature film. Gives you the confidence to know what you need even as it changes on the days of filming. Just finished my film and can’t wait to use this app on my next one.

### 5/5 — Shotlist Is An Outstanding App!

*2024-05-01*

I had been looking for an affordable shotlist software app that did not require a subscription.  For $9.99 Shotlist is an outstanding App.  I'm using it with my Macbook Pro, and it works pefectly.  This a versatile App that does everthing and more that my physical stripboard did.  Thanks to the makers for creating an outstanding App!

### 5/5 — Love it

*2022-02-09*

I have been using ShotList for several years now and absolutely love it.  It is a huge help scheduling my shoots.  I only wish that they also had it available as computer software instead of just apple ipad / iPhone apps.  I would gladly pay a monthly fee for such an option.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your kind comments. Nowadays you can use it on an M! or M2 Mac (which can run the iPad version), but we don't currently have plans for a PC version I'm afraid.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2021-09-02*

This app is awesome! I am a professional filmmaker and I use it for all my projects. It is super easy to create shots, edit them, and reorganise. As someone who storyboards on actual paper (luddite, huh?) the import photo from camera is also useful. This is a great app, recommend to all!

### 5/5 — Film

*2021-04-22*

If you are a film maker you need this! I never buy apps but this one was so worth it

### 1/5 — Garbage I want a refund!

*2020-02-05*

Unintuitive and confusing . I can’t get anything to work

**Developer response:** I'm sorry to hear that you are having a problem, but your experience does seem very different to most others using the app. Please drop me a line from the "Support" button in the app and I will be happy to help resolve whatever your problem is.

### 4/5 — Adding images to story boards

*2020-01-31*

Anybody else app crashes when trying to add a picture ?????

**Developer response:** I am not able to make it crash here, please contact me from the Support button in the app, and I will be happy to help solve your problem.

### 5/5 — Ease of use a huge plus

*2020-01-02*

We all have too many things to do, much less learn a new program. We’re an agency in Houston Texas and been using this app since 2012. It works and is fast and that’s what we’re looking for.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much, it’s always great to hear from our users- especially the longterm ones.

## Frequently asked questions about ShotList

### What does ShotList do?

ShotList provides a digital, editable production stripboard on your mobile device for planning and tracking film and video shoots. It allows you to organize scenes, shots, locations, notes, and storyboards, and track your progress shot-by-shot throughout the production day.

### What are the key features of ShotList?

Key features include adding, editing, and reordering scenes across multiple shooting days, tracking shot progress, storing detailed notes with links, planning individual shots with storyboards and camera details, and sharing schedules via email or Dropbox.

### How much does ShotList cost?

Based on the provided information, ShotList is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### How can I keep my team updated with ShotList?

You can keep your team informed by emailing a detailed PDF or oneline schedule directly from the app. Additionally, you can use Dropbox to exchange updates with other ShotList users on your team, ensuring everyone is on the same page.

### What are common use cases for ShotList?

Common use cases include breaking down a script into individual scenes and shots, planning the logistics of a multi-day shoot, managing on-set progress, and ensuring clear communication among cast and crew by providing them with up-to-date schedules and essential information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 13.1 — 2023-05-30

Can now also export and import project information from .xlsx spreadsheet files (in addition to .xls). 

You will be asked to choose your preference when you first export, and can change this later in Settings.

### 13.0 — 2023-05-12

Fixes and updates for iOS 16
Fixed issue with XLS import and export

### 12.3 — 2022-05-27

Added save of PDF to Files app.
Fixed a bug when returning to Gallery from the Shot Detail screen in landscape mode
Updates for iOS 15. 
Removed legacy code, now requires iOS 13.4

### 12.2 — 2022-04-08

Fix for a Dark Mode issue

### 12.1 — 2021-10-22

Fixes an issue with manual shot naming

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