Donna Pro vs BLACKSLATE7
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Donna Pro
This app simulates the menu structure of RED cameras, allowing users to learn, practice, and reference settings. It's a valuable tool for filmmakers and technicians working with RED camera systems, offering quick access to information and support resources.
- Realtime Push Notifications
- IPP2 Menu Tree Simulation
- RED TECH information
- FAQ and Support access
- Frame rate and resolution calculator
- Learn, practice, and reference menu structure
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Donna Pro: - Realtime Push Notifications - IPP2 Menu Tree (firmware version 6.4.X) - RED TECH - FAQ - RED SUPPORT - Maximum achievable frame rates and resolution calculator for all RED camera models *Featured on NO FILM SCHOOL, CineTechnica, REDSHARKNEWS and NATEANDSEAN.RED.COM* - A must for anyone working with RED cameras. Your very own RED headed assistant. Donna allows users to quickly learn, practice and reference the DSMC/DSMC2 menu structure in the palm of their hand. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. A perfect companion for AC's, DP's, DIT's, Rental Houses, Owner/Operators and film students working with RED cameras. "I work for RED and have been supporting the cameras for over 7 years. No BS… I sincerely believe that this is hands down the best thing for any RED user, assistant, owner, operator, or enthusiast to have on their phone. I recommend it to everyone on the receiving end of one of my camera demos, or anyone who contacts me about menu navigation." - Nate Heartt, RED LEARN. PRACTICE. REFERENCE. -Avoid menu surfing on the camera -Look like a menu wizard in front of your colleagues. -Bridge that gap between a Data Manager and a DIT. -Maybe you’ve gone as far as you can on your own and need to quickly file a support ticket while on set… DONNA can help with that. Please note, this will not allow you to control the camera and is a simulator to be used for educational purposes. Not all buttons/menus are active.
BLACKSLATE7
This app transforms your smartphone into a programmable clapperboard for film and TV production. Easily load custom images or pre-set templates onto a compatible physical slate using NFC technology. Adjust image contrast and create grayscale effects for optimal visual output.
- Program images onto physical slate via NFC
- Load pre-set SLATE templates
- Create custom clapperboard images
- Crop, scale, and rotate images
- Adjust black/white threshold for contrast
- Unique dithering control for grayscale simulation
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TRIBE7’s SLATE is a uniquely re-usable and digitally reconfigurable compact clapperboard, designed for Film and TV production. The BLACKSLATE7 iOS app allows your smartphone to quickly program images onto your SLATE using the NFC interface in your iOS device. Choose from one of the pre-loaded SLATE templates or create and name your own custom clapperboard image through the crop, scale, and processing features in the app. Custom image processing features include: • Crop, Scale, and Rotate • Black/White Threshold Level control to optimize contrast and quality • Unique Dithering control to process images with a grayscale simulation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Donna Pro at 4.5 against BLACKSLATE7's 2.7. Donna Pro also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Donna Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Donna Pro's written reviews are positive against 20% of BLACKSLATE7's.
Donna Pro ships an update every 4 days, BLACKSLATE7 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Donna Pro | BLACKSLATE7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (14 ratings) — better | 2.7 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 256 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kristopher Prygrocki | Lummico Sp. z o.o. |
Customer experience
Donna Pro
BLACKSLATE7
In-app purchases
Donna Pro
No in-app purchases
BLACKSLATE7
No in-app purchases
