# ProductionCrate vs Simulon

The clearest difference is rating: Simulon at 4.4 against ProductionCrate's 4.0. Simulon also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). ProductionCrate's advantage is ratings volume (302 vs 29) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProductionCrate sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Simulon sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simulon holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProductionCrate has 302 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of ProductionCrate's written reviews are positive against 64% of Simulon's.

ProductionCrate ships an update monthly, Simulon every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProductionCrate | Simulon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/productioncrate/id1575694812/reviews) | **[4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulon/id6670765943/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **302** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 877 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PRODUCTIONCRATE STUDIOS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765586680) | [Simulon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767457094) |

## What reviewers say

### ProductionCrate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/productioncrate/id1575694812)

Easily add superpowers, explosions, and fire effects to your videos in seconds. This mobile VFX studio uses real-time motion tracking and 3D rendering to create immersive special effects without requiring technical knowledge. Access a vast library of assets to enhance your video content.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ video FX, Real-time motion tracking, 3D rendering, No green screen required, Intuitive timing control, Access to all current and future special FX

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Download | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Downloads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 Downloads | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely user friendly and easy to use
- 🚀 Free version has tons of great effects
- 🚀 Effects are super high quality
- 👍 Good for monster movies
- 👍 Game changer for creative cinematic projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Hard to edit the VFX to be perfect
- 🔒 Download limit on the free version is obscure
- 🔒 Most effects require premium subscription
- 🐛 Can't do a lot of things, not fun
- 🔒 Everything costs money, too greedy

**Reported bugs**

- Download limit exceeded error even without downloads
- Free effects are actually paid
- Camera is extremely slow, like 1 frame per minute
- Effects disappear when moved
- Login issues even with paid subscription

**Requested features**

- More free VFX effects
- Vampire, werewolf, and other monster filters
- Add sound effects
- Allow horizontal orientation
- More free effects, less premium content


### Simulon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulon/id6670765943)

Create studio-quality visual effects by integrating photorealistic 3D elements into live-action footage. This tool offers an end-to-end VFX workflow on iPhone, from capture to render, adapting to all skill levels. Preview 3D assets in-camera as you film and reconstruct environments in 3D for precise compositing.

**Highlights:** End-to-end VFX workflow on iPhone, In-camera CG preview while filming, Instant 32-bit HDR lighting, Reconstruct reality in 3D, Camera-accurate realism, Import industry-standard 3D files, Cloud render farm integration

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite | $15.00 | per month |
| Plus | $24.99 | per month |
| Core | $29.00 | per month |
| Pro | $55.00 | per month |
| Lite | $143.99 | per year |
| Studio | $200.00 | per month |
| Plus | $239.00 | per year |
| Pro | $529.00 | per year |
| 10,000 Credits | $5.00 | one-time |
| 20,000 Credits | $10.00 | one-time |
| 30,000 Credits | $15.00 | one-time |
| 50,000 Credits | $25.00 | one-time |
| 80,000 Credits | $40.00 | one-time |
| 90,000 Credits | $45.00 | one-time |
| 180,000 Credits | $90.00 | one-time |
| 200,000 Credits | $100.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProductionCrate free?

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

### Is Simulon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ProductionCrate or Simulon?

Simulon is rated higher. ProductionCrate averages 4.0 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Simulon averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.

### Do ProductionCrate or Simulon have ads?

Neither ProductionCrate nor Simulon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProductionCrate or Simulon?

ProductionCrate ships an update monthly, and Simulon every 5 days. Most recently, ProductionCrate was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simulon on August 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*