# ProductionBase vs Crew

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.

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

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ProductionBase | Crew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jobs Base Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559243133) | [Film Cutter Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850815570) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Crew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crew-first/id6754894920)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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