# Crew Call vs ProductionBase

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crew Call at 86% against ProductionBase's 0%. Crew Call also leads on ads (none vs shown). ProductionBase's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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 ProductionBase sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crew Call ships an update monthly, ProductionBase every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crew Call | ProductionBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crew-call/id1532198878/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Auron Studios Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367776519) | [Jobs Base Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559243133) |

## 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 |


### ProductionBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/productionbase/id1559243131)

Connect with top production companies and broadcasters for exclusive job opportunities in TV, film, and theatre. Showcase your profile, credits, and showreel to industry leaders. Access CV advice, networking events, and exclusive discounts.

**Highlights:** Exclusive job opportunities, Profile and credit showcase, Freelancer database listing, CV and profile advice sessions, Networking events, Industry discounts

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Graduate (Monthly) (15% Off) | $9.49 | per month |
| Graduate (Monthly) (20% Off) | $9.99 | per month |
| Graduate (Monthly) (Sale - 25% Off) | $9.99 | per month |
| Standard (Monthly) (20% Off) | $12.99 | per month |
| Standard (Monthly) (15% Off) | $13.99 | per month |
| Standard (Monthly) (15% Off) | $13.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) (20% Off) | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) (20% Off) | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro (Monthly) (25% Off) | $14.99 | per month |
| Freelancer Standard (Monthly) | $17.49 | per month |
| Graduate (Annual) (25% Off) | $39.99 | per year |
| Graduate (Annual) (35% Off) | $39.99 | per year |
| Graduate (Annual) (20% Off) | $44.99 | per year |
| Graduate (Annual) (15% Off) | $46.99 | per year |
| Standard (Annual) (35% Off) | $59.99 | per year |
| Graduate Standard (Annual) | $68.99 | per year |
| Pro (Annual) (35% Off) | $69.99 | per year |
| Standard (Annual) (20% Off) | $69.99 | per year |
| Freelancer Standard (Annual) | $74.99 | per year |
| Standard (Annual) (15% Off) | $75.99 | per year |
| Standard (Annual) (15% Off) | $79.90 | per year |
| Standard (Annual) (15% Off) | $79.90 | per year |
| Pro (Annual) (20% Off) | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro (Annual) (25% Off) | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro (Annual) (20% Off) | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crew Call free?

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

### Is ProductionBase free?

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

### Do Crew Call or ProductionBase have ads?

ProductionBase shows ads; Crew Call does not.

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

Crew Call ships an update monthly, and ProductionBase every 3 weeks. Most recently, Crew Call was updated on October 17, 2026 and ProductionBase on October 15, 2026.

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