Comparison

ProductionBase vs Crew

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

Head to head
About

ProductionBase

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
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ProductionBase is the UK's leading network for production professionals working in TV, film, theatre, radio and commercial production. Used by top production companies and broadcasters to recruit production talent, members of our exclusive community gain access to hundreds of unique job opportunities posted every week, and can showcase their profile, credits & showreel to leading employers across the industry. As well as access to exclusive job listings, showreel hosting and listing in our Freelancer database, members also have access to dedicated one-to-one CV and profile advice sessions, regular networking events with top industry figures, and a range of discounts on products and services. Our flexible membership is available either monthly or annually, and can be cancelled at any time. Plus, new members can try the service free for 7 days. ProductionBase STANDARD and PRO Subscriptions: *Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase *Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at rate selected depending on the subscription plan. *Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period *Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal *Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase *Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use - https://www.productionbase.co.uk/TermsConditions.aspx Privacy Policy - https://www.productionbase.co.uk/Privacy.aspx

About

Crew

Features
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CrewFirst helps film and TV professionals find work, hire crew, and build verified industry connections. Whether you’re a freelancer, post supervisor or producer, CrewFirst makes job searching and hiring easier than ever. For Crew: β€’ Discover film and TV jobs near you. β€’ Create a simple professional profile with your CV. β€’ Get community-verified for your roles and experience. β€’ Show your availability to get hired faster. For Producers & Post-Supervisors β€’ Post projects and hire trusted crew members. β€’ Manage shortlists and chat directly in the app. β€’ Track availability in real time. Why CrewFirst: β€’ Community verified professionals across many departments. β€’ Easy communication and transparent hiring.

Screenshots

ProductionBase4 screens
Crew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crew at none against ProductionBase's 28. Crew also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). ProductionBase's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ProductionBase sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month. Crew asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProductionBase ships an update every 3 weeks, Crew weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
ProductionBase versus Crew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProductionBaseCrew
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJobs Base LtdFilm Cutter Ltd

In-app purchases

25 purchases

ProductionBase

Subscriptions25
  • Graduate (Monthly) (15% Off)7 Days trial$9.491 Month
  • Graduate (Monthly) (20% Off)$9.991 Month
  • Graduate (Monthly) (Sale - 25% Off)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Standard (Monthly) (20% Off)$12.991 Month
  • Standard (Monthly) (15% Off)$13.991 Month
  • Standard (Monthly) (15% Off)7 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly) (20% Off)2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly) (20% Off)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly) (25% Off)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Freelancer Standard (Monthly)7 Days trial$17.491 Month
  • Graduate (Annual) (25% Off)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Graduate (Annual) (35% Off)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Graduate (Annual) (20% Off)$44.991 Year
  • Graduate (Annual) (15% Off)7 Days trial$46.991 Year
  • Standard (Annual) (35% Off)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Graduate Standard (Annual)7 Days trial$68.991 Year
  • Pro (Annual) (35% Off)7 Days trial2 variants$69.991 Year
  • Standard (Annual) (20% Off)7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Freelancer Standard (Annual)7 Days trial$74.991 Year
  • Standard (Annual) (15% Off)7 Days trial$75.991 Year
  • Standard (Annual) (15% Off)$79.901 Year
  • Standard (Annual) (15% Off)7 Days trial$79.901 Year
  • Pro (Annual) (20% Off)7 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Pro (Annual) (25% Off)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Pro (Annual) (20% Off)$79.991 Year
None

Crew

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProductionBase free?
ProductionBase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crew free?
Crew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProductionBase or Crew have ads?
Both ProductionBase and Crew show ads.
Which is updated more often, ProductionBase or Crew?
ProductionBase ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crew weekly. Most recently, ProductionBase was updated on September 29, 2026 and Crew on September 26, 2026.

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