# Raccorder vs VFXReports

The clearest difference is rating: VFXReports at 5.0 against Raccorder's 3.0. VFXReports also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Raccorder's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Raccorder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and VFXReports sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VFXReports holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Raccorder ships an update monthly, VFXReports every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 24, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raccorder | VFXReports |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raccorder/id1033658233/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfxreports/id1558366609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AZCONA FERNANDEZ SARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033658232) | [Chris Connolly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802375149) |

## What reviewers say

### Raccorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raccorder/id1033658233)

Streamline your film production workflow with this app. It automates daily report generation in PDF, captures time, photos, video, and audio simultaneously, and allows for custom information display and audio notes. Manage scenes and search through your project data efficiently.

**Highlights:** Automated daily PDF reports, Simultaneous media capture (photo, video, audio), Customizable report information, Audio notes for shots, Scene and text search, Integrated stopwatch and execution time tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of Raccorder | $12.99 | per month |
| 6 Months of Raccorder. | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Month of Raccorder | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months of Raccorder. | $18.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months of Raccorder. | $40.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year of Raccorder. | $74.99 | one-time |


### VFXReports

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfxreports/id1558366609)

Streamline on-set visual effects reporting with this app. Quickly record camera and on-set details, save reference images, and generate organized PDF or CSV reports for film and TV shoots. Automate data entry with customizable defaults.

**Highlights:** Record camera and on-set information, Save reference images, Export organized PDF reports, Export CSV for data pipelines, Hierarchical note organization (Project, Shoot Day, Setup, Take), Automated default settings for recurring details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raccorder free?

Raccorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VFXReports free?

VFXReports is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Raccorder or VFXReports?

VFXReports is rated higher. Raccorder averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while VFXReports averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Raccorder or VFXReports have ads?

Neither Raccorder nor VFXReports shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Raccorder or VFXReports?

Raccorder ships an update monthly, and VFXReports every 5 days. Most recently, Raccorder was updated on July 24, 2026 and VFXReports on June 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*