Comparison

RePro Stream Viewer vs Crank

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

Head to head
About

RePro Stream Viewer

Instantly share multiple high-quality video and camera sources with your team, clients, and collaborators globally. Offers ultra-low latency, studio-grade streams with features like timeshift recording and audio chat for seamless production and review.

Highlights
  • Real-time video streaming
  • Ultra-low latency
  • Studio-grade streams
  • Timeshift DVR recording
  • Audio chat for collaboration
  • Scheduled notices
  • Global watermarking
Features
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Real-Time Video Streaming for Set, Post, and Beyond RePro delivers multiple high-quality video and camera sources instantly to your crew, clients, and collaborators—wherever they are. Built by industry professionals, for industry professionals, RePro Stream offers a seamless, intuitive experience across the entire production pipeline. From live on-set monitoring to remote post-production review, RePro keeps your team connected with ultra-low latency, studio-grade streams. With dedicated native and web app interfaces, RePro is accessible on any device, anywhere in the world—no tech expertise required. Whether you’re in the edit suite, on location, or reviewing from home, RePro ensures crystal-clear playback, secure delivery, and effortless collaboration. Featuring: Security: Global watermarking, Individual watermarking, Forensic watermarking, 256 bit encrypted streams, Auto lock-out, Hotlink Protection, 2FA, OKTA SSO, Session revoking and more Timeshift: DVR recording of streams allows you to wind back footage that you may have missed. Audio Chat: Create rooms to collaborate in real time with audio communication. Cards & Notices: Schedule notices to end users to keep them up to date on shooting schedules. And much more.

About

Crank

Features
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The professional technical standard for high-speed cinematography. Crank is the definitive technical utility for camera departments, designed by industry professionals for DITs, ACs, and Cinematographers. Built for high-pressure environments, Crank provides absolute precision for off-speed frame rates, exposure compensation, and technical camera data—all in a sleek, offline-capable interface. Whether you are matching motion blur between project frame rates or modeling complex ND stacks on a remote location, Crank ensures your technical decisions are made with absolute confidence. KEY FEATURES: 1. ADVANCED OFF-SPEED ANALYTICS Eliminate technical uncertainty when shooting off-speed. Quickly determine the relationship between Sensor FPS and Project FPS. Multiples Mode: Instantly view common speed ratios (2x, 3x, 4x, etc.). Reverse Lookup: Find the exact sensor frame rate needed to hit a specific speed target. 2. PRECISION EXPOSURE ENGINE Master your light with dedicated exposure modeling tailored for cinematography. Exposure Compensation: Determine T-stop adjustments when changing frame rates or shutter angles. ND Filter Stepper: Manage neutral density stacks with ease, converting between Optical Density, ND numbers, and Stop reductions. Visual Shutter Angle: Use the interactive visualizer to understand effective motion blur geometry and shutter speed relationships. 3. PROFESSIONAL CAMERA DATABASE A comprehensive, searchable library of professional camera specifications at your fingertips. Detailed Specs: Access sensor dimensions, base ISOs, mount types, and dynamic range. Format & Frame Rates: Check maximum frame rates across different codecs (ARRIRAW, ProRes) and resolutions. Supported Models: Includes up-to-date data for ARRI (Alexa 35, Mini LF, etc.) and other industry-standard systems. 4. ON-SET UTILITY SUITE Setup Card Export: Generate and share technical camera setup cards with your department via a single tap. Job Presets: Save recurring project settings (Base FPS, ISO, Shutter) for instant recall on different shows. Offline First: No signal? No problem. All core technical features and database tools work entirely offline. WHY CRANK? Crank is a specialized workflow utility. By focusing on the specific needs of the camera department, we’ve removed the clutter found in generic apps to give you the fastest, most reliable path to the technical data you need on set. Built by Emin Atilgan GBCT and Joe Dibble DIT.

Screenshots

RePro Stream Viewer4 screens
Crank4 screens

Verdict

The call

RePro Stream Viewer and Crank are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RePro Stream Viewer versus Crank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRePro Stream ViewerCrank
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRePro Streamkaat media ltd

In-app purchases

None

RePro Stream Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Crank

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RePro Stream Viewer free?
RePro Stream Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crank free?
Crank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RePro Stream Viewer or Crank have ads?
Neither RePro Stream Viewer nor Crank shows ads.

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