Comparison

HDSLR Slate vs ARFX Infinite Studio

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

Head to head
About

HDSLR Slate

This digital clapperboard app provides essential fields for filmmakers to log production details. It offers automatic take incrementing, a built-in timer, and customizable sound and background options, making it a useful tool for video shoots.

Highlights
  • Digital clapperboard functionality
  • Production, scene, and take logging
  • Automatic take increment
  • Built-in timer with freeze
  • Customizable clap/beep sound
  • Choice of background color
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
Features
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HDSLR Slate is a digital clapper board application for filmmakers and especially the new breed of DSLR filmmakers. This is a perfect and affordable companion for the indie filmmaker, videographer, and the new breed of video photographers. Features Include: - Universal App - Works on iPhones, iPods, and iPad's - All the expected fields on a physical slate: production name, roll, scene, take, director, dp, date, int/ext, day/night, mos/sync, fps, cam - Easy to enter data - All data is recalled even if device is powered down - Can be used on multi-cam shoots - Automatic Increment of the Take field after each take - Tap on Roll, Scene, or Take to increase by one (if its an integer number) - Tap on Roll, Scene, or Take labels to reset the appropriate field back to "1" - Includes an accurate Timer - Timer Freezes for 2 seconds after slate is tapped - Choice of Clap or Beep Sound - Choice of Black or White Background - Rotates Vertically and Horizontally on iPhone, Horizontal on iPad - Support is our primary concern and keeping you (our customer’s happy). Any issues, bugs or suggestions just visit our website (at www.indiefilmgear.com) and/or shoot us an email (at support@indiefilmgear.com) - Much more to come, especially based on your feedback. - Follow us on www.twitter.com/indiefilmgear

About

ARFX Infinite Studio

Features
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Bring Your XR/AI Hybrid Filmmaking Workflow to Mobile ARFX Infinite Studio for iOS enables filmmakers to perform mixed reality virtual production using only an iPhone connected to ARFX for Windows. The app transforms the device into a precision camera tracker, scene controller, video capture device, and color adjustment tool, removing the need for dedicated hardware. Developed by ARwall, a leader in XR and LED volume technologies, Infinite Studio combines real-time rendering with GenAI-assisted toolsets to support advanced XR/AI hybrid filmmaking workflows. Key Features 1. Mobile Camera Tracking (Free-D Protocol) Attach the iPhone to any physical camera or shoot with the iPhone’s camera to achieve high-precision motion tracking using advanced iOS sensor fusion. The app streams stable, low-latency tracking data into ARFX for Windows, enabling reliable mixed reality virtual production and in-camera effects without dedicated hardware. 2. Mobile Video Capture for XR Filmmaking Capture video directly within the app using the iPhone’s camera. Ideal for previs, virtual scouting, mobile mixed reality testing, and on-set reference footage. Video capture keeps the virtual scene aligned with camera parameters, offering creators a fast and intuitive way to evaluate XR shots from a handheld or mounted device. 3. Mixed Reality Virtual Production Setup Configure XR scene parameters, LED wall dimensions, and virtual camera characteristics in minutes. The interface is designed for rapid calibration and efficient scene setup, supporting a streamlined Calibrate–Control–Capture workflow without requiring specialized technical expertise. 4. Color Lab Make real-time adjustments to color temperature, tint, contrast, gain, gamma, and saturation. Fine-tune highlights, midtones, and shadows to match real-world lighting and maintain visual continuity between physical and virtual environments. 5. Bookmarks Access curated viewpoints within each scene, created and lit by experienced artists. Bookmarks enable rapid navigation through complex XR environments for scouting, blocking, and shot planning. 6. Multi-User Collaboration Multiple iOS devices can connect to and control the same XR scene over a shared network. One user may operate tracking while others manage color or scene parameters, providing an efficient collaborative workflow for both independent teams and professional mixed reality productions. Why ARFX Infinite Studio for iOS Purpose-built for mixed reality virtual production Includes both tracking and mobile video capture Eliminates the need for costly tracking hardware Enables accurate camera tracking using only an iPhone Aligns with XR/AI hybrid filmmaking practices Streamlines the Calibrate–Control–Capture cycle Fully integrates with ARFX Pro, ARFX Infinite Studio, and GenAI-driven scene creation Built upon ARwall’s patented XR technologies used in professional production A New Approach to XR/AI Hybrid Filmmaking ARFX Infinite Studio lowers traditional barriers to mixed reality virtual production by simplifying calibration, tracking, capture, and operator workflows. Combined with ARFX Infinite Studio’s GenAI capabilities, filmmakers can develop, refine, and execute XR scenes faster and at significantly reduced cost. The platform supports a modern filmmaking model that merges real-time graphics rendering, AI-assisted content generation, and mobile-based production tools.

Screenshots

HDSLR Slate3 screens
ARFX Infinite Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ARFX Infinite Studio at Free against HDSLR Slate's $7.99. ARFX Infinite Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

ARFX Infinite Studio is free to download; HDSLR Slate costs $7.99 up front. HDSLR Slate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ARFX Infinite Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HDSLR Slate versus ARFX Infinite Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHDSLR SlateARFX Infinite Studio
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIndie Film Gear LLCArwall

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HDSLR Slate

One-time1
  • Productions and Slate Database$4.99
None

ARFX Infinite Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HDSLR Slate free?
HDSLR Slate costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ARFX Infinite Studio free?
ARFX Infinite Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HDSLR Slate or ARFX Infinite Studio have ads?
Neither HDSLR Slate nor ARFX Infinite Studio shows ads.

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