Comparison

ShotsData vs ProSlate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.

About

ProSlate

Features
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Pro Slate turns your iPhone or iPad into a practical digital production slate for film, television, commercial, documentary, student, and independent productions. Keep essential production information organized and clearly visible on set. Configure the slate for a small crew or a full production, display running timecode, mark takes with an animated clapper, and create detailed reports for post-production. FEATURES • Professional camera-facing digital slate • Custom frame-rate entry from 0.001 to 10,000 fps • Time-of-day, free-run, and elapsed timecode modes • Drop-frame support for compatible frame rates • Scene, take, roll, camera, production, and crew information • Optional camera, sound, user-bits, notes, and production-status fields • Small Production and Full Production presets • Automatic take advancement and take logging • Native clap sounds, haptic feedback, and optional screen flash • Field locking to prevent accidental changes • Fullscreen camera-facing mode • PDF and CSV take-log exports • Portrait and landscape support for iPhone and iPad • Local data storage with restoration after relaunch • VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, and other iOS accessibility support CUSTOMIZE YOUR SLATE Choose which information appears before beginning a production. Hide fields you do not need for a cleaner slate, or enable detailed camera and sound metadata for larger shoots. Your configuration and production information are saved locally so you can continue where you left off. TAKE LOGS AND REPORTS Each marked take can be recorded with its timecode and production metadata. Export all logged takes as a PDF production report or CSV file for sharing, archiving, and post-production reference. PRIVACY Pro Slate does not require an account. Production information is stored locally on your device and is exported only when you choose to share it. IMPORTANT Pro Slate generates display timecode using the device. Unless connected to and verified with supported external equipment, it should not be treated as a certified master clock or a replacement for dedicated hardware synchronization. Pro Slate is provided by Origin 51 LLC and created by Scott Welsch.

Screenshots

ShotsData4 screens
ProSlate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProSlate at none against ShotsData's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
ShotsData versus ProSlate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShotsDataProSlate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyota KurataOrigin 51 LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShotsData

One-time1
  • ShotsData Unlimited$34.99
None

ProSlate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShotsData free?
ShotsData is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProSlate free?
ProSlate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShotsData or ProSlate have ads?
Neither ShotsData nor ProSlate shows ads.

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