Comparison

ShotsData vs ARRI ECS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ShotsData

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ShotsData is an application for professional cinematographers,DPs. I made this application for me, and for cinematographers, DPs. It is important for us to record shooting data. This "ShotsData" can ---- 1. Fast input focal length, T-Stop, focus distance ,ISO, shutter speed, white balance kelvin. 2. Share these data with camera department, director, producer, etc. 3. Keep the data semipermanently. Basically, This app is free. But number of projects are up to 3, shots data in one project are up to 50. If you want to use unlimited version, please In-App purchase. If you have a question, please write our Facebook page. Thank you.

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ARRI ECS

Features
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The β€œECS Sync” iPhone app functions as a direct communication platform between ARRI and users of ARRI’s Electronic Control System (ECS). Adaptable to any camera and any lens, ARRI ECS tools include wireless hand units and digital controllers, intelligent lens motors, and distance measurers. With the ECS Sync app, users can receive up-to-the-minute software updates, news, and answers to frequently asked questions relevant to these products. In addition, the ECS Sync app enables Bluetooth file sharing between ECS devices and the app via the new Hi-5 hand unit, without the need of a bulky laptop on set. Software versions can be synchronized, and transferred from the app to the connected devices. Lens files and user settings can be archived in the app, or forwarded on, including to the user’s Google Drive or Drop Box. Lens files can also be displayed graphically, contributing to the app’s usefulness as a portable and intuitive filmmaking tool. Features: β€’ Save and load lens tables and user setup files to/from the Hi-5 hand unit via Bluetooth β€’ Create a personalized lens data archive in the ECS Sync app β€’ Update the Hi-5 hand unit and connected LBUS devices via the app β€’ Get the latest news about ARRI ECS products β€’ Distribute lens tables and user setup files from the app via email, WhatsApp, Dropbox, Google Drive and more

Screenshots

ShotsData4 screens
ARRI ECS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARRI ECS at none against ShotsData's 1. ARRI ECS also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). ShotsData's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ShotsData sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ARRI ECS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShotsData ships an update every 6 weeks, ARRI ECS every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
ShotsData versus ARRI ECS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShotsDataARRI ECS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks β€” betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyota KurataARRI Group

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShotsData

One-time1
  • ShotsData Unlimited$34.99
None

ARRI ECS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShotsData free?
ShotsData is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARRI ECS free?
ARRI ECS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShotsData or ARRI ECS have ads?
Neither ShotsData nor ARRI ECS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShotsData or ARRI ECS?
ShotsData ships an update every 6 weeks, and ARRI ECS every 14 months. Most recently, ShotsData was updated on September 17, 2026 and ARRI ECS on August 31, 2026.

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