Comparison

DSLR Clapperboard vs Previs Shot

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

Head to head
About

DSLR Clapperboard

This app provides a digital clapperboard for filmmakers, allowing customization of slate design, project-based work, and synchronization across multiple devices. It also includes prompter and storyboard features for iPad users, enhancing pre-production and on-set workflow.

Highlights
  • Customizable digital clapperboard
  • Project-based slate management
  • Timer and timecode options
  • Multi-camera synchronization
  • Prompter with remote control (iPad)
  • Storyboard creation with image import (iPad)
Features
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A few taps and you are on-air: select the angle, scene and take of your shot and tap on the clapper. You can edit the items and the descriptions in the setup page of the app to fully customize it. Features' list: CLAPPERBOARD • Full customization of the clapboard: design your own slate with a few touches. (IPad version) • Project based clapboard: start, stop and recall your work at your needs. • Switch from timer to timecode (24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 fps). • Choose among 3 different clap sounds. • Auto takes advance, to update the take after each shot. • Stopwatch, to have time under your control. • Full customization, to have a clapperboard exactly the way you like. • Remarks, allows you to add notes during the shooting. • Log history, to keep everything under your eyes. • Summary e-mail report, to send the result of your shooting in your inbox (in-app purchase). • NEW Multi-camera clapboard: you can synchronize up to 8 devices to execute the clapboard simultaneously on all of them. In-App Purchase (for a short period of time at a very competitive price): PROMPTER (IPad version) • Unlimited number of scripts. • Bookmarks, to jump directly to the point. • Remote control, with full preview at your fingertips. • Easy connection, over bluetooth or wi-fi. • Speed wheel, for an innovative user interaction. • Change font size from the remote control. • Flip text on the fly. • Drag text on the remote control, the prompter will follow accordingly. • Auto prompter: set up your speed and then start playing it. STORYBOARD (IPad version) • Import any image or picture you have as a frame of your storyboard. • Give it a number (also 12B-2C#2) and a description. • You can automatically import you storyboard with the new DSLR Template available for download at your fingertip. • Synchronize your storyboard with the clapperboard (scene number and final summary email). --- To ask for new features and to report bugs, please refer to dslrslate.com and visit the page "customer care".

About

Previs Shot

This app helps streamline video, TV, and film production workflows. It offers tools for creating shot lists, storyboards, shooting schedules, call sheets, and managing takes. The app supports multiple camera angles and automatically records continuity reports.

Highlights
  • Shot list and storyboard creation
  • Visual display with image import
  • Shooting schedule planning
  • Organized call sheets
  • Take management and continuity reports
  • Multiple camera angle support
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Previs Shot keeps the whole shoot in one project: shot list, storyboard, shooting schedule, call sheet and continuity log, on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Projects sync through iCloud, and every sheet exports to PDF or Excel, ready to send to cast and crew. [Shot List] • Flexibly edit shot list tables with selection and text-input modes for shot size, camera movement, lens type, and more; • Switch between thumbnail, text-only, and storyboard views with one tap; • Storyboard frames support multiple aspect ratios — import images or draw freehand with auto-crop; • Custom columns: add your own fields to fit any workflow; [Schedule] • Reorganize shots into shooting scenes and plan day-by-day schedules; • Quick filter, sort, and batch edit — your best production planning assistant; • Coordinate cast, locations, and work hours to stay on budget; [Call Sheet] • Schedule, location, cast, crew, and client info all in one clear view; • Auto-import scenes and shots from your schedule — simple, efficient, nothing missed; • Quickly import from your address book, contacts, and crew database; • Set reminder notifications so you never miss a shoot; [Continuity Log] • Score and mark shots as complete to track shooting progress in real time; • Digital clapperboard auto-fills scene info — efficient and stress-free; • Continuity reports are recorded automatically during shooting — export and deliver as soon as you wrap; • Multi-camera management to coordinate info across multiple cameras; [Teleprompter] • Prompt any shot list in one tap: dialogue and shot content in shot order, filtered by role, with per-shot rewrites; • Prompt standalone scripts too: paste text, or import Word, PDF, TXT, Markdown, Final Draft and Fountain files; • Mirror for teleprompter glass, let voice follow keep pace as you read, and control it from an iPhone; [Canvas] • Draw and annotate freely on storyboard frames to express your creative vision; [Export & Collaboration] • Export to PDF and Excel (XLSX) for print and data analysis; • Shot lists, schedules, call sheets, and continuity logs can each be exported independently; • Export and import .previs project files for easy team sharing; [iCloud Sync] • Project data syncs automatically via iCloud for a seamless cross-device experience; • Smart conflict resolution — edit on multiple devices without losing data; [More Highlights] • Undo & Redo: edit with confidence, roll back anytime; • Dark Mode: adapts to your system appearance, bringing a touch of warmth to your workflow; • Font size adjustment: three sizes to match your reading preference; • Project presets & templates: save your setup and start new projects fast; • Merge projects: combine multiple Previs projects into one; [Website] • www.previsshot.com [Thanks] • The growth of Previs Shot would not be possible without your support and feedback. Thank you! [Previs Shot auto-renewing subscriptions statement of service] • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • If you need to cancel, open "Settings" on your iPhone --> "Apple ID" --> "Subscriptions" --> "Previs Shot" --> cancel subscription. • Terms of Use: https://www.previsshot.com/terms • Privacy Policy: https://www.previsshot.com/privacy

Screenshots

DSLR Clapperboard4 screens
Previs Shot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Previs Shot at 4.0 against DSLR Clapperboard's 3.4. Previs Shot also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 59%). DSLR Clapperboard's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (24 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DSLR Clapperboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Previs Shot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Previs Shot holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of DSLR Clapperboard's written reviews are positive against 80% of Previs Shot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DSLR Clapperboard ships an update every 5 days, Previs Shot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DSLR Clapperboard versus Previs Shot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSLR ClapperboardPrevis Shot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (24 ratings)4.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniele Morelli文海 张

Customer experience

DSLR Clapperboard

All ratings24 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral13.8%
Negative27.6%

Previs Shot

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DSLR Clapperboard

One-time1
  • Advanced Features$8.99
3 purchases

Previs Shot

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Access1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Pro Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 Month Pro$5.99

Questions

Is DSLR Clapperboard free?
DSLR Clapperboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Previs Shot free?
Previs Shot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DSLR Clapperboard or Previs Shot?
Previs Shot is rated higher. DSLR Clapperboard averages 3.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Previs Shot averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do DSLR Clapperboard or Previs Shot have ads?
Neither DSLR Clapperboard nor Previs Shot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DSLR Clapperboard or Previs Shot?
DSLR Clapperboard ships an update every 5 days, and Previs Shot every 2 weeks. Most recently, DSLR Clapperboard was updated on October 7, 2026 and Previs Shot on October 24, 2026.

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