# Smoothstreamer vs ProductionCrate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ProductionCrate at 59% against Smoothstreamer's 0%. ProductionCrate also leads on ratings volume (302 vs 2). Smoothstreamer's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProductionCrate sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Smoothstreamer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smoothstreamer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProductionCrate has 302 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Smoothstreamer's written reviews are positive against 59% of ProductionCrate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smoothstreamer ships an update every 2 weeks, ProductionCrate monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smoothstreamer | ProductionCrate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothstreamer/id1442611292/reviews)** | [4.0 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/productioncrate/id1575694812/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **302** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smoothcomp AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442611291) | [PRODUCTIONCRATE STUDIOS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765586680) |

## What reviewers say

### Smoothstreamer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothstreamer/id1442611292)

This application is designed for organizers on the Smoothcomp platform to manage livestreams. It is not intended for individual athletes or general users.

**Highlights:** Livestream management, Organizer tools, Smoothcomp integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ProductionCrate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/productioncrate/id1575694812)

Easily add superpowers, explosions, and fire effects to your videos in seconds. This mobile VFX studio uses real-time motion tracking and 3D rendering to create immersive special effects without requiring technical knowledge. Access a vast library of assets to enhance your video content.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ video FX, Real-time motion tracking, 3D rendering, No green screen required, Intuitive timing control, Access to all current and future special FX

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Download | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Downloads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 Downloads | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely user friendly and easy to use
- 🚀 Free version has tons of great effects
- 🚀 Effects are super high quality
- 👍 Good for monster movies
- 👍 Game changer for creative cinematic projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Hard to edit the VFX to be perfect
- 🔒 Download limit on the free version is obscure
- 🔒 Most effects require premium subscription
- 🐛 Can't do a lot of things, not fun
- 🔒 Everything costs money, too greedy

**Reported bugs**

- Download limit exceeded error even without downloads
- Free effects are actually paid
- Camera is extremely slow, like 1 frame per minute
- Effects disappear when moved
- Login issues even with paid subscription

**Requested features**

- More free VFX effects
- Vampire, werewolf, and other monster filters
- Add sound effects
- Allow horizontal orientation
- More free effects, less premium content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smoothstreamer free?

Smoothstreamer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ProductionCrate free?

ProductionCrate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smoothstreamer or ProductionCrate?

Smoothstreamer is rated higher. Smoothstreamer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ProductionCrate averages 4.0 from 302 ratings.

### Do Smoothstreamer or ProductionCrate have ads?

Neither Smoothstreamer nor ProductionCrate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smoothstreamer or ProductionCrate?

Smoothstreamer ships an update every 2 weeks, and ProductionCrate monthly. Most recently, Smoothstreamer was updated on September 11, 2026 and ProductionCrate on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*