Comparison

Formbook vs FilmScout Studio

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

Head to head
About

Formbook

This app allows you to create structured notes that function like database forms, saving you time and providing instant chart statistics. It supports collaboration, cross-device synchronization, and AI-powered form building with numerous field types.

Highlights
  • Form-based note creation
  • Instant chart statistics
  • Notebook sharing for collaboration
  • AI-powered automated form builder
  • 30+ form field types
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Export to PDF and CSV
Features
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Formbook: the revolutionary personal database app. Formbook is a new generation database app in which you create form based notes to easily store information. Formbook is the perfect app for structured information note taking. With Formbook, notes behave like database forms: create a notebook and define the fields you need to store your information. Form based notes have amazing benefits: - Gain a huge amount of time while taking notes as you just need to fill in form fields. - Instantly obtain chart stats on the data contained in your notebooks. - Share notebooks for collaboration with other Formbook users. Here are some usage examples. Create notebooks to: - Keep track of your progress in sport training. - Remember your favorite restaurants in places you visit. - Store your recipes. - Follow to do tasks. - Prepare a trip by describing the places to visit. - Keep track of any object inventory (with barcode reader). Formbook comes with a powerful dashboard feature that visually displays charts on your data. Personalize your charts and analyse data in detail. Formbook is cross device: notes are automatically synchronized on your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch via iCloud. Formbook is also available on your Apple Watch: access your notes and notebooks directly from you Apple Watch. Formbook is powered by AI: save time with the new automated form builder. Enter your notebook name and Formbook infers the database fields. Choose among 30 form field types when conceiving your notebook structure: - Short text field - Long text field - Secret text field revealed by FaceID or TouchID - Code text field (programming languages) - Number - Currency - Stepper (number) - Slider (number) - Calculation (using the data from other fields) - Yes/No button - Date and Time fields - Duration - Images and photos - List of elements (with optional checkboxes) - List of tags - Rating (with stars) - Email (with compose button) - Address (with map access) - Phone number (with compose button) - URL (with browse button) - Barcode and QR code (with scan button) - Current location (latitude, longitude, address) Export your notes as PDF file and CSV file to use the data with spreadsheet apps.

About

FilmScout Studio

Features
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The tech scout, organized. FilmScout Pro is the location logging tool built for film and TV production — capture every photo, video, and logistical detail that determines whether a shoot day goes smoothly or falls apart, then export it all as a clean PDF. A great location photo doesn't tell you if there's power, cell service, or a noise problem at 6am. FilmScout Pro does. Walk a location once and log everything your director, DP, AD, and producers need to plan around — no second trip, no surprises on the day. FEATURES • Capture photos and video of every location • Draw and annotate directly on photos to mark camera positions, hazards, and access points • Log power availability, cell service, and wifi for every location • Note ambient noise levels and traffic patterns that affect sound and scheduling • Automatic sunrise, sunset, and golden-hour times for any location and date • Store film permit office contacts and permit details per location • Record every detail that matters — access, parking, restrooms, contacts, restrictions • Organize locations by project and scene • Export a complete PDF location report with all your data, ready to share Whether you're a location manager, director, producer, or producing your own work solo, FilmScout Pro replaces scattered photos, notes, and group texts with one complete location record — and a polished PDF you can hand to anyone. Download FilmScout Pro and walk onto every location prepared. — Terms of Use: https://filmscout.studio/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://filmscout.studio/privacy.html

Screenshots

Formbook4 screens
FilmScout Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FilmScout Studio at 15.1 against Formbook's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Formbook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and FilmScout Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Formbook versus FilmScout Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormbookFilmScout Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathieu MorgenszternMike Stahl

Bugs and requests

Formbook

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Crashes on macOS Ventura and newer
  • Crashes when validating fields in new notes
  • Export functionality issues with CSV and PDF
  • Barcode field scans but cannot search by barcode
  • Star rating field too sensitive to accidental changes
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  • Performance degradation with photos in notes
  • Text field labels not visible in note panel
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Import duplicates data instead of updating
  • Occasional freezing and slowness
  • Watch app syncing problems
  • In-app purchase requires repurchase after updates

Requested features

30 requests
  • Field-specific search functionality
  • Advanced multi-criteria filtering
  • Table/spreadsheet view for data
  • Password/biometric app protection
  • Rich text formatting (bold, italic, colors)
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  • File attachment support (PDFs, documents)
  • Drag-and-drop image insertion
  • Move notes between notebooks
  • Duplicate notebook without content
  • Advanced calculated fields with date math
  • Print functionality for records and lists
  • Customizable PDF export templates
  • Folder organization for notebooks
  • Read-only mode for records
  • Barcode scanning search capability
  • Calendar integration
  • Reminder/alert field with notifications
  • Multiple image support per field
  • Keyboard shortcuts/Shortcuts app integration
  • Collaborative sharing between users
  • Template creation for notebooks
  • Undo/backup functionality
  • Batch operations (edit, delete multiple)
  • Tag autocomplete with global tag list
  • Sub-tags support
  • Column/card view options
  • Adjustable font sizes
  • Home button for quick navigation
  • Bulk import with update option
  • Android version

FilmScout Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Formbook

One-time2
  • Notebook sharing$3.99
  • Additional fields pack$3.99
2 purchases

FilmScout Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Formbook free?
Formbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FilmScout Studio free?
FilmScout Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Formbook or FilmScout Studio have ads?
Neither Formbook nor FilmScout Studio shows ads.

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