# Crew Call vs Stratword

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crew Call at 86% against Stratword's 47%. Crew Call also leads on ads (none vs shown). Stratword's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (97 vs 8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crew Call sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $69.99 per year and Stratword sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stratword holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stratword has 97 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Crew Call's written reviews are positive against 47% of Stratword's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Crew Call ships an update monthly, Stratword every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crew Call | Stratword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crew-call/id1532198878/reviews) | **[4.4 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratword-script-writing/id1550223099/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 116 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Auron Studios Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367776519) | [Patrick Pierre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550223101) |

## What reviewers say

### Crew Call

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crew-call/id1532198878)

Streamline time tracking and invoicing for freelance film crews. Log workdays, equipment, and breaks, then generate detailed timesheets and reports. Manage multiple jobs and calculate income with customizable rates.

**Highlights:** Track pre, shoot, and post days, Log equipment usage, Generate weekly timesheets and custom reports, Review hours and income by period, Multi-user mode for department timekeeping, Customizable income calculations, Equipment management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crew Call Premium | $69.99 | per year |


### Stratword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratword-script-writing/id1550223099)

This app provides a mobile screenwriting studio to help users write, format, and develop their screenplays from start to finish. It offers tools for outlining, character development, and industry-standard formatting, with cloud syncing to a web editor for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Step-by-Step Story Engine, Deep Character Development, Industry-Standard Formatting, Seamless Cloud Sync, Web Editor Integration, Unlimited Screenplays (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Screenplay Editor Monthly Sub | $5.99 | per month |
| Stratword Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Editor Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Stratword Premium Yearly | $99.00 | per year |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coverage | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User friendly and easy to use
- 👍 Good platform for beginners
- 👍 Helpful for new writers
- 👍 Great for first-time writers
- 👍 Simple and effective approach

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Everything deleted/lost work
- 🐛 Distorted conversions to PDF
- 🐛 Unusable PDF exports
- 🐛 Purchase problems/app not installing
- 🐛 Unable to login/sign in issues

**Reported bugs**

- Previous projects suddenly deleted
- Conversions result in distorted PDFs
- PDFs are unusable for edits or sharing
- Paid app does not install
- Unable to login

**Requested features**

- Paste text copied from notes within script section
- Add feature of pasting and copying texts
- Option to insert images


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crew Call free?

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

### Is Stratword free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crew Call or Stratword?

Stratword is rated higher. Crew Call averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Stratword averages 4.4 from 97 ratings.

### Do Crew Call or Stratword have ads?

Stratword shows ads; Crew Call does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crew Call or Stratword?

Crew Call ships an update monthly, and Stratword every 5 weeks. Most recently, Crew Call was updated on October 17, 2026 and Stratword on October 17, 2026.

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