Comparison

Chroma Key | Green Screen vs Screen Forge

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

Head to head
About

Chroma Key | Green Screen

This app provides a green screen effect with tracking marks for your Apple devices. It offers flexible chroma options for various lighting conditions and intuitive controls for seamless integration into your video editing workflow.

Highlights
  • Green and blue chroma options
  • Adjustable tracking marks
  • Hold down functionality
  • Intuitive and minimalist design
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Features
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CHROMA KEY is the essential tool if you need a green screen with tracking mark in your iPhone, iPad, Mac or AppleTV How many times have you heard: “This will be solved in postproduction”? Being surrounded by the suitable tools let your results become flawless. Chroma Key can help you with:
 - Day or Night / Green or Blue: Whether if you need a bright wallpaper or one in complete darkness. Green and blue chromas to help you in both situations just in one finger tap. - Tracking marks: to facilitate the work of your VFX guys, the app has differents tracking mark to select. It doesn’t matter in which situation your filming, choose the default tracking marks or the high contrast ones, designed specifically for tough situations. - Hold down: Whether if you have to interact with the iPhone or if in your chroma everything is visual, the app adapts to you. Choose the best option for every moment. You are the one deciding how and when you leave the chroma view. - Intuitive y minimalist: We have polished every detail so that you don’t find any problem. Everything is where it is supposed to be. You don't need to adapt to the app, the app will adapt to you. «Today, with computer-generated visual effects, everything is possible. So we've seen everything. If it can be imagined, it can be put on screen.» Gabriel Campisi

About

Screen Forge

Features
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The Ultimate Screen Preparation Tool for VFX Screen Forge is a powerful tool designed for filmmakers using iPhones and iPads to shoot scenes where screens will later be replaced in VFX. Whether you’re using Chroma Key or other screen replacement techniques, Screen Forge helps you set up your screen for seamless post-production integration. Key Features: • Multiple Background Colors – Select from a range of colors to match any scene’s needs. • Tracking Markers – Choose from various marker types to ensure precise alignment in post-production. • Touch References – On-screen ‘Keyboard’ and ‘Phone’ guides help actors interact naturally with virtual interfaces. • Single Tap Track Marker – Custom markers for precise tap and drag tracking (not compatible with multiple touches). • Custom Size & Opacity – Adjust tracking markers to balance visibility, reflections, and removal ease in VFX. • Tips for Beginners – Get practical guidance on optimizing your screen for VFX. • Brightness Adjustment Chart – Fine-tune screen brightness to match scene exposure for optimal results. • Focus Chart – Ensure sharp focus on the screen during filming. Designed for both beginners and professionals, Screen Forge simplifies screen preparation, making your VFX workflow smoother and more efficient. Disclaimer: Screen Forge is a pre-production tool and does not generate VFX or final composites. It assists filmmakers in setting up screens for filming, while actual VFX work should be done using professional post-production software. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dotcine.com.br/screenforge-privacy

Screenshots

Chroma Key | Green Screen3 screens
Screen Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Screen Forge at Free against Chroma Key | Green Screen's $0.99. Screen Forge also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). Chroma Key | Green Screen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (6 vs 2). On ads 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

Screen Forge is free to download; Chroma Key | Green Screen costs $0.99 up front. Screen Forge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Chroma Key | Green Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chroma Key | Green Screen ships an update every 13 months, Screen Forge monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chroma Key | Green Screen versus Screen Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChroma Key | Green ScreenScreen Forge
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid PerezJOSE F DA SILVA NT

In-app purchases

None

Chroma Key | Green Screen

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Forge

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Chroma Key | Green Screen free?
Chroma Key | Green Screen costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Forge free?
Screen Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chroma Key | Green Screen or Screen Forge have ads?
Neither Chroma Key | Green Screen nor Screen Forge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chroma Key | Green Screen or Screen Forge?
Chroma Key | Green Screen ships an update every 13 months, and Screen Forge monthly. Most recently, Chroma Key | Green Screen was updated on September 20, 2026 and Screen Forge on May 15, 2026.

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