Shot Lister vs False Checker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shot Lister
Streamline your film production by creating detailed shot lists and schedules. This app helps you organize scenes, track progress minute-by-minute, and sync changes across devices. Collaborate with your crew and optimize your shooting day.
- Live shot scheduling
- Industry-grade organization
- Instant cross-device sync
- Customizable categories
- Multi-camera support
- Script importing (Pro)
- Crew collaboration (Pro)
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Stop wasting time scribbling over paper shot lists when time matters most. Now you can make your day, the easy way. SHOT LISTER comes with all the features you will need to Shot List and build a comprehensive shot list for your shoot for free. Extra professional features require a Pro subscription. •LIVE MODE The only software available to easily create a shooting schedule on a shot by shot & minute by minute basis. Experience the truly ground breaking “Live mode” to see exactly how you are doing to the minute and re-organize the day in a matter of seconds. Shot Lister shows you exactly how many minutes ahead or behind you are, so you don’t have to do math while you shoot. •INDUSTRY GRADE Easily organize & store hundreds of scenes & thousands of shots with the flick of a finger. We support scene letter revisions, 1/8 page counts, “i” and “o” exclusion & cast breakdown tracking. All to fit a variety of professional workflows. •INSTANT SYNC Every change you make is instantly synced on all your devices, and Shot Lister can continue to keep working offline if you lose connectivity in a remote location, then sync all changes when you regain connectivity. •FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE Every project & director is different, so with Shot Lister you can customize & order every category to your own needs. Re-name the user categories for specific uses like tracking props or wardrobe. Customize the Lens and Gear list to fit your package. •MULTI-CAM SUPPORT Assign shots to different cameras & group them together to be shot simultaneously. Supports up to 26 cameras. SHOT LISTER PRO is an auto-renewing subscription service that offers advanced features to optimize the way you work. When you make the jump to Shot Lister Pro, here’s what you get across all of your devices. •UNLIMITED PROJECTS (PRO) Enjoy unlimited projects on your devices at one time. •CREW SYNC (PRO) Sync your project with other collaborators. Keep the entire crew up to date live. Allow multiple units to be making changes simultaneous. Also manage crew privileges as “view only” or “view and edit” to share authorship with collaborators. •SCRIPT IMPORTING (PRO) Import Final Draft or Fountain scripts & let Shot Lister instantly build a project, generating all the scene meta data & cast list to save time. Convert Celtx to Fountain to import. •EPISODES (PRO) A must have for any television series. Import the script for your next episode into your existing project and schedule scenes from different episodes that share locations, cast or other commonalities on the same day. •STORYBOARDS (PRO) Draw or add Storyboards to every shot & display full screen in Storyboard Theatre. View your plan, see which boards are left to be shot in Shooting order. •APPLE WATCH APP (PRO) Use Shot Lister on Apple Watch to follow the active Shoot Day, check the current shot, review upcoming shots and notes, and track day progress from your wrist. •CIRCLE TAKES (PRO) In the time it takes to tap a finger, circle the best takes & export the data as PDF. •SHOT LISTER AND SCRIPTATION INTEGRATION (PRO) Shot Lister and Scriptation are now integrated! Easily send your scripts and script revisions from Scriptation to Shot Lister and Shot Lister will seamlessly import all scenes and metadata and update any revisions. You can also easily navigate back and forth between the two apps making it super easy to reference specific scenes and notations. Shot Lister Pro has 1 Month and 12 Month subscription options. New Pro users are offered a 14-day free trial. After the free trial period you will be automatically renewed to the current subscription price which you can cancel at any time. Subscriptions are what allow us to continue to build new features for Shot Lister, so thank you! Privacy Policy: http://www.shotlister.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: http://www.shotlister.com/terms.html For helpful FAQ & How-To Videos visit www.shotlister.com
False Checker
This tool helps filmmakers analyze exposure and lighting using false color visualization. It provides instant insights into lighting ratios and stop differences, aiding in on-set decisions and pre-production planning.
- False color visualization
- Lighting ratio calculator
- Quick reference tool
- Easy-to-use interface
- Exposure analysis
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False Checker was designed for filmmakers who need a quick and accurate way to analyze exposure on set or during pre-production. Whether you're referencing images on set or researching for upcoming projects, this tool gives you precise insights into lighting and exposure using false color. Features: False Color Visualization: Instantly convert images into false color to see exposure levels at a glance. Lighting Ratio Calculator: Tap two IRE swatches to get the lighting ratio and stop difference between highlights and shadows. Quick Reference Tool: Perfect for on-set use or pre-shoot planning, ensuring your lighting is spot on. Easy-to-Use Interface: Simple, intuitive design for fast analysis. Created to give filmmakers a quick and easy way to check exposure and lighting on the go. Whether you're on set or prepping for your next job, False Checker helps you nail the perfect shot.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shot Lister at 71% against False Checker's 0%. Shot Lister also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and rating (4.6 vs 4.0). False Checker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On ads 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
Shot Lister is free to download; False Checker costs $5.99 up front. Shot Lister sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. False Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shot Lister holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shot Lister has 207 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Shot Lister's written reviews are positive against 0% of False Checker's.
Shot Lister ships an update every 2 weeks, False Checker every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shot Lister | False Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (207 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 207 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reel Apps Inc. | eric Hernandez |
Customer experience
Shot Lister
False Checker
Bugs and requests
Shot Lister
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when trying to access projects
- Inability to restore previous purchases
- Sync issues causing loss of work
- Exporting issues with missing images
Requested features
5 requests- Improved script integration and sync
- Storyboard integration and annotation
- Ability to duplicate and move multiple shots
- Cloud sync and collaboration features
- More customizable fields and options
False Checker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shot Lister
- Shot Lister Pro 1 month14 Days trial$15.991 Month
- Studio Monthly: 10 Crew Members14 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Studio Monthly: 20 Crew Members14 Days trial$44.991 Month
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- Shot Lister Pro 3 months14 Days trial$47.993 Months
- Studio Monthly: 80 Crew Members14 Days trial$49.991 Month
- Shot Lister Pro$99.991 Year
- Shot Lister Pro 1 Year14 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Studio Yearly: 10 Crew Members14 Days trial$159.991 Year
- Studio Yearly: 20 Crew Members14 Days trial$289.991 Year
- Studio Yearly: 80 Crew Members14 Days trial$319.991 Year
- Studio Yearly: 40 Crew Members14 Days trial$409.991 Year
False Checker
No in-app purchases








