Comparison

Previs Shot vs DPBOX

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

Head to head
About

Previs Shot

This app helps streamline video, TV, and film production workflows. It offers tools for creating shot lists, storyboards, shooting schedules, call sheets, and managing takes. The app supports multiple camera angles and automatically records continuity reports.

Highlights
  • Shot list and storyboard creation
  • Visual display with image import
  • Shooting schedule planning
  • Organized call sheets
  • Take management and continuity reports
  • Multiple camera angle support
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Previs Shot keeps the whole shoot in one project: shot list, storyboard, shooting schedule, call sheet and continuity log, on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Projects sync through iCloud, and every sheet exports to PDF or Excel, ready to send to cast and crew. [Shot List] • Flexibly edit shot list tables with selection and text-input modes for shot size, camera movement, lens type, and more; • Switch between thumbnail, text-only, and storyboard views with one tap; • Storyboard frames support multiple aspect ratios — import images or draw freehand with auto-crop; • Custom columns: add your own fields to fit any workflow; [Schedule] • Reorganize shots into shooting scenes and plan day-by-day schedules; • Quick filter, sort, and batch edit — your best production planning assistant; • Coordinate cast, locations, and work hours to stay on budget; [Call Sheet] • Schedule, location, cast, crew, and client info all in one clear view; • Auto-import scenes and shots from your schedule — simple, efficient, nothing missed; • Quickly import from your address book, contacts, and crew database; • Set reminder notifications so you never miss a shoot; [Continuity Log] • Score and mark shots as complete to track shooting progress in real time; • Digital clapperboard auto-fills scene info — efficient and stress-free; • Continuity reports are recorded automatically during shooting — export and deliver as soon as you wrap; • Multi-camera management to coordinate info across multiple cameras; [Teleprompter] • Prompt any shot list in one tap: dialogue and shot content in shot order, filtered by role, with per-shot rewrites; • Prompt standalone scripts too: paste text, or import Word, PDF, TXT, Markdown, Final Draft and Fountain files; • Mirror for teleprompter glass, let voice follow keep pace as you read, and control it from an iPhone; [Canvas] • Draw and annotate freely on storyboard frames to express your creative vision; [Export & Collaboration] • Export to PDF and Excel (XLSX) for print and data analysis; • Shot lists, schedules, call sheets, and continuity logs can each be exported independently; • Export and import .previs project files for easy team sharing; [iCloud Sync] • Project data syncs automatically via iCloud for a seamless cross-device experience; • Smart conflict resolution — edit on multiple devices without losing data; [More Highlights] • Undo & Redo: edit with confidence, roll back anytime; • Dark Mode: adapts to your system appearance, bringing a touch of warmth to your workflow; • Font size adjustment: three sizes to match your reading preference; • Project presets & templates: save your setup and start new projects fast; • Merge projects: combine multiple Previs projects into one; [Website] • www.previsshot.com [Thanks] • The growth of Previs Shot would not be possible without your support and feedback. Thank you! [Previs Shot auto-renewing subscriptions statement of service] • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • If you need to cancel, open "Settings" on your iPhone --> "Apple ID" --> "Subscriptions" --> "Previs Shot" --> cancel subscription. • Terms of Use: https://www.previsshot.com/terms • Privacy Policy: https://www.previsshot.com/privacy

About

DPBOX

This app provides filmmakers, Directors of Photography, and DITs with quick access to technical specifications for cameras and lenses. It helps visualize coverage, calculate data capacity, and estimate recording durations for smarter gear choices.

Highlights
  • Camera and lens technical specifications
  • Coverage visualization across sensor modes
  • Video data capacity calculation
  • Transfer and recording duration estimates
  • Offline access
  • Metric/Imperial unit toggle
Features
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DPBOX is a handy app designed for Filmmaker, Director of Photography, DIT. It lets users effortlessly access common technical specs for cinema cameras and lenses. Visualize coverage across sensor modes, lenses, and aspect ratios. Calculate video data capacity, transfer and max recording durations. It’s your Ultimate Toolbox for smarter gear pairing, helping unleash your creative potential. # How can DPBOX help you? - Offline Access: Use anytime, anywhere, whether in the studio or wild, fast response. - Tech Specs: Explore technical details of cine cameras and lenses. - Coverage: Visualize coverage across sensor modes, lenses, and aspect ratios. - Calculator: Estimate footage capacity, transfer and max recording durations. - Filters: Quickly find devices with specific spec combinations. - Tech Tables: Instantly compare specs across lens series. - Language: Switch between English and Chinese. - Unit: Toggle between metric and imperial for weight and close focus. # Contact us Email: fuxiaopang@gmail.com RedBook: @Gavin Foo # Subscription prices and terms DPBOX can be downloaded for free. If you choose to upgrade to the DPBOX Pro version, you can unlock all paid features. We offer three different purchase options: monthly auto-renewal, 3 months auto-renewal, and annual auto-renewal. For monthly, 3 months or annual subscriptions: Once confirmed and paid, it will automatically renew through your Apple iTunes account. After successful payment, the subscription period will be extended. To cancel, please manually turn off the auto-renewal feature in iTunes/Apple ID settings management at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. During the trial period, if you do not cancel the subscription, it will automatically activate and charge at the end of the trial period. This service is at your discretion to cancel; if you choose not to cancel, the renewal service for the next billing cycle will be activated for you. User Agreement: https://dpbox.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-0cd728d8d5074ac9953ce526ae76d705 Privacy Policy: https://dpbox.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-14dfaae1d9514a2eaf82a9f120c74be0 Ultimate Toolbox for Filmmakers, Directors of Photography & DITs.

Screenshots

Previs Shot4 screens
DPBOX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DPBOX at 4.5 against Previs Shot's 4.0. DPBOX also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 80%). Previs Shot's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Previs Shot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and DPBOX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DPBOX holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Previs Shot's written reviews are positive against 96% of DPBOX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Previs Shot ships an update every 2 weeks, DPBOX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Previs Shot versus DPBOX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrevis ShotDPBOX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews96.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB213 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文海 张Gavin Foo

Customer experience

Previs Shot

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%

DPBOX

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Previs Shot

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Access1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Pro Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 Month Pro$5.99
3 purchases

DPBOX

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • 3 Month3 Days trial$7.993 Months
  • Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Previs Shot free?
Previs Shot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DPBOX free?
DPBOX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Previs Shot or DPBOX?
DPBOX is rated higher. Previs Shot averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while DPBOX averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Previs Shot or DPBOX have ads?
Neither Previs Shot nor DPBOX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Previs Shot or DPBOX?
Previs Shot ships an update every 2 weeks, and DPBOX fortnightly. Most recently, Previs Shot was updated on November 3, 2026 and DPBOX on October 30, 2026.

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