Comparison

o/DAILIES vs CrewCast

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

Head to head
About

o/DAILIES

Features
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o/DAILIES lets you watch your movie in the making. It is super easy to use for everyone on set but has powerful and smart tools under the hood. Our mobile app lets you sort footage by shooting day or by scene and play them back instantly. It’s the fastest way for all departments involved in a movie production to see what they need to get the job done. o/DAILIES is even smart enough to always start playback on the first speech block after the slate is clapped, so no unnecessary scrubbing through the pre-roll. o/DAILIES is made by OTTOMATIC - a Swiss company founded by Digital Imaging Technicians and working film professionals, who aspire to give you the most powerful yet elegant tools to simplify your everyday tasks on set!

About

CrewCast

Features
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CrewCast keeps your whole crew in sync. Designed specifically for film productions β€” from major studio sets to small indie shoots β€” it puts everyone on the same beat: "Quiet on Set!", "Action!", "Cut!" reach every crew member instantly, with silent CUE signals during takes and live production status on the phones they already carry. Push-to-talk voice channels and group chats are built in β€” and it all works alongside your existing gear, so keep your radios for what they do best. ACTION COORDINATION - Instant production-wide alerts: "Quiet on Set!", "Action!", "Cut!" - Non-blocking action banners β€” crew keeps working while staying informed - Adjustable countdown timers for timed actions (Lunch, Break) - CUE signals to actors and crew during takes - Visual countdown timers and BPM pulses - Lock screen notifications via Live Activities VOICE CHANNELS - Walkie-talkie style push-to-talk communication - Open mic mode for continuous transmission - Main channel for production-wide announcements - Team channels for department-specific coordination - Private group channels for quick collaborations - Auto-reconnect keeps you connected on spotty set WiFi - Toggle mic with AirPods or any Bluetooth headset - Audio continues on lock screen via CallKit GROUP CHATS - Create group conversations with anyone on the production - AI-generated chat names for quick identification - Any group member can invite others - Unread message badges so you never miss a message - Team chat and production-wide chat built in CREW & AD MANAGEMENT - Promote or demote crew members to AD with a swipe - Organize crew into teams (Camera, Sound, Lighting, etc.) - QR code crew onboarding β€” scan to join - AD invite QR codes for quick onboarding of assistant directors HARDWARE INTEGRATION - CrewCast Button for hands-free control - Pair physical buttons via Bluetooth - Trigger actions and CUEs from anywhere on set BUILT FOR PRODUCTION - Works reliably on set with poor connectivity - Battery-efficient design for all-day shoots - Dark mode optimized for low-light sets - Also available on Mac for video village - Designed with input from professional film crews FLEXIBLE PRICING - Subscribe monthly for ongoing productions - Or buy a Day Pass (2/3/5/7 days) for a one-off shoot β€” no subscription needed - Day passes stack and are only used on the days you actually run a production Your AD triggers "Quiet on Set" and every crew member sees it instantly β€” no more missed calls. Perfect for: - Feature films and TV productions - Documentary crews - Commercial shoots - Music video productions - Live events and broadcasts Free to try. Go Pro with a subscription β€” or grab a Day Pass (2/3/5/7 days) for one-off productions, no subscription required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://crewcast.online/terms Privacy Policy: https://crewcast.online/privacy

Screenshots

o/DAILIES4 screens
CrewCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: o/DAILIES at none against CrewCast's 11. o/DAILIES also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). 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. CrewCast sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. o/DAILIES asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

o/DAILIES ships an update every 11 days, CrewCast every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
o/DAILIES versus CrewCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametero/DAILIESCrewCast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size72 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOTTOMATIC GmbHFriis Mobility ApS

In-app purchases

None

o/DAILIES

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

CrewCast

Subscriptions3
  • Indie$17.991 Month
  • Pro$49.991 Month
  • Studio$119.991 Month
One-time8
  • 2-Day Pass$11.99
  • 3-Day Pass$14.99
  • 5,000 Channel Minutes$14.99
Show 5 more
  • 5-Day Pass$19.99
  • 7-Day Pass$24.99
  • 25,000 Channel Minutes$44.99
  • 50,000 Channel Minutes$59.99
  • CrewCast button license$95.99

Questions

Is o/DAILIES free?
o/DAILIES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrewCast free?
CrewCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do o/DAILIES or CrewCast have ads?
Neither o/DAILIES nor CrewCast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, o/DAILIES or CrewCast?
o/DAILIES ships an update every 11 days, and CrewCast every 3 weeks. Most recently, o/DAILIES was updated on October 5, 2026 and CrewCast on October 18, 2026.

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