VFXReports vs Pacpost.io
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VFXReports
Streamline on-set visual effects reporting with this app. Quickly record camera and on-set details, save reference images, and generate organized PDF or CSV reports for film and TV shoots. Automate data entry with customizable defaults.
- Record camera and on-set information
- Save reference images
- Export organized PDF reports
- Export CSV for data pipelines
- Hierarchical note organization (Project, Shoot Day, Setup, Take)
- Automated default settings for recurring details
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VFXReports is an app for taking Visual Effects notes on a film/tv set during a shoot. It is designed to easily and quickly record important camera and on-set information, as well as save reference images. At the end of the shoot day, or the end of the project, you can export an organized PDF report including notes and reference images. You can also export a CSV for importing in VFX data pipelines. • The app is organized to take notes as filming progresses. Within a PROJECT, you can create a SHOOTDAY, add SETUPS for that day, and add TAKES within that SETUP. • The App can also assign "defaults" at different levels, which cascade down to sections within that category. For example, if the entire PROJECT will shoot with one camera, you can set the PROJECT default camera as "A: Alexa", and each SHOOTDAY, SETUP, and TAKE created within that project will assume "A: Alexa" as the camera. This can be set, or reset, at any time, and only affects a SHOOTDAY, SETUP, or TAKE created after the "default" is assigned. So "defaults" will not go back and change any notes previously recorded. • Another example of a defaults could be... the SHOOTDAY Weather as "Sunny", so each SETUP within that day would assume "Sunny". Another would be a SETUP Camera Height set at "5ft 6in", and each TAKE within that SETUP would assume "5ft 6in". • These "defaults" can automate recording details that may not change or seldom change. It acts as a suggestion for the detail, but can also be easily changed or updated. For example "Sunny", could be corrected to "Cloudy" and set as the new default for the SHOOTDAY.
Pacpost.io
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PacPost.io is a multifunctional video streaming and video conferencing app that allows users to collaborate on video streams in real time. With high-grade security, file sharing, and annotation tools, PacPost.io is your key to an efficient filmmaking process. With the PacPost.io iPad app, take the full experience of the web app with you on the go. High quality video conferencing, sub-second delay, multi-room functionality, and a sleek UI design give users the opportunity to collaborate with editors, producers, and directors from almost anywhere with an internet connection. We have integrated the Apple Pencil Toolkit into the app to give users the ability to choose their pen colors for marking up the video, as well as highlight specific areas and erase as they go, giving viewers the ability to identify specific areas of the video while discussing with their collaborators. Multi-show functionality gives users the ability to work on any number of projects at once. Select from any number of streams available to you from the Viewer dashboard, and switch at any time from the menu on the lefthand side. It’s really that easy. PacPost.io offers 24/7 support for all users. Access to PacPost.io for remote viewing and collaboration. Securely stream editorial with anyone, anywhere. - Live streaming & Video conferencing - Live chat - Unlimited viewers - Sub-second delay - Playback on any device $699.99 per month https://pacpostllc.live/terms-and-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pacpost.io at none against VFXReports's 1. VFXReports's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. VFXReports sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pacpost.io asks for nothing beyond the download.
VFXReports ships an update every 5 days, Pacpost.io every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VFXReports | Pacpost.io |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Chris Connolly | Pacific Post Rentals, Inc |
In-app purchases
VFXReports
- Premium Upgrade$39.99
Pacpost.io
No in-app purchases









