Comparison

Shot Lister vs CameraKit

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live shot scheduling
  • Industry-grade organization
  • Instant cross-device sync
  • Customizable categories
  • Multi-camera support
  • Script importing (Pro)
  • Crew collaboration (Pro)
Features
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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

About

CameraKit

This app provides comprehensive technical specifications and calculations for a wide range of cameras and video formats. It helps filmmakers and videographers estimate storage needs, battery life, transfer times, and compare camera performance.

Highlights
  • Detailed camera specifications
  • Storage space calculation
  • Battery life estimation
  • File transfer time prediction
  • Sensor size comparison
  • Format compatibility checks
  • Notes and favorites
Features
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Everything you need to know about every camera worth using. "How much drive space will I need for this Alexa 35 shoot?” "What's the dynamic range of the Venice 2?” “How long will these batteries last me on a Komodo?” "How big is this file going to be when I export?” If you've ever asked these questions, this is the app for you. Whether you’re making decisions on set, troubleshooting in an edit bay, or figuring out which camera to buy, CameraKit has you covered. Search over 200 cameras with a list that includes Arri, Canon, Red, Sony, Blackmagic, Panasonic and more. Or browse by format, from standards like ProRes and DNxHR to the newer Blackmagic Raw and ProRes Raw. SPECS Includes dynamic range, sensor size, native ISO, lens mounts, resolutions, video outputs, maximum FPS and a link to the manufacturer's website for firmware & manuals. STORAGE Determine how much footage you can fit on your camera card or hard drive-- or how much storage space you'll need for a given recording time.  TRANSFER Predict just how long it will take to move your files, whether you’re transferring to a drive or over the internet.  POWER Estimate how long your batteries will last, or how many you'll need for a shoot, with the option to factor in accessories like your monitor or wireless transmitter. SENSOR See the sensor size for the current resolution and compare sensors between cameras. COMPATIBILITY See how well each camera and format performs with the latest versions of Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Assimilate Scratch and DaVinci Resolve. Also see if it's been approved by Netflix for original programming. AND MORE Jot down observations and anything you want to remember about a camera with Notes. Compare specs or any other tool like Storage or Compatibility. Calculate film footage for 8mm, 16mm, 35mm and 65mm cameras. Save your calculations and return to them later with a tap. Mark any camera as a favorite for quick access. "CameraKit is easily the de-facto standard and is utilized by many of our productions to demystify complex technical nuances of filmmaking." -Andy Johnson, Netflix "With the abundance of camera formats now out there, it’s easy to get lost with which system can do what. With the CameraKit app this information is now at your fingertips." -Richard Lackey, CineD "This is one of my favorites. It has every single piece of information for nearly every single camera on the market today. Comparing recording formats between cameras has never been easier." -Shane Hurlbut, ASC • Support • For support, send me an email at zak@grayhourmedia.com or message me on Instagram @_zakray. To see all supported cameras and formats, just install the app (it's free to download!) and open the main dropdown menu. Current countries for manufacturer phone support are the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, and China. No internet connection required: all data is hard-coded into the app, so there’s no syncing process, and you’ll be able to access it even without a cell signal. • Disclaimer • The "price" feature uses affiliate links from B&H Photo Video. I receive a commission if you make a purchase from one of these links. • About • CameraKit is developed by Zak Ray and the team at Gray Hour Media in NYC & LA. Gray Hour produces fresh and original content for film, episodic and the web. Head to www.grayhourmedia.com to check out our work!

Screenshots

Shot Lister4 screens
CameraKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shot Lister at fortnightly against CameraKit's every 2 months. Shot Lister also leads on device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Shot Lister sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month and CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Shot Lister against 4.7 for CameraKit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 200 and 319 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Shot Lister's written reviews are positive against 66% of CameraKit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shot Lister ships an update fortnightly, CameraKit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shot Lister versus CameraKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShot ListerCameraKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (200 ratings)4.7 (319 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews — better66.1% of reviews
Number of ratings200319 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReel Apps Inc.Zak Ray

Customer experience

Shot Lister

All ratings200 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative19.0%

CameraKit

All ratings319 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative22.6%

User reviews

Shot Lister

From 200 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful organizational tool
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Streamlines production workflow
  • 🚀 Helpful for pre-production and on-set
  • 👍 Great customer service and support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Concerns about data security and privacy
  • 🔒 Unreliable sync and sharing features
  • 🤔 Missing key features for professionals

CameraKit

From 319 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Indispensable for professionals
  • 💎 Treasure trove of information
  • ✨ Constantly updated
  • 🚀 Intuitive design, easy to use
  • 💡 Lifesaver for filmmakers

Room to improve

  • 💰 Locked content, pay again
  • 💸 Wants $60 for full access
  • ❓ What did I pay for?
  • 🔒 Lost pro purchases
  • ❌ Scam, cannot restore

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

CameraKit

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Lost all pro purchases
  • Cannot restore purchases
  • Monthly subscription broken
  • Subscription cycle error
  • Crashes when restoring purchase on iPad Mini
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  • App crashes when selecting XT3 camera
  • App crashes when typing numbers in search
  • BMPCC4K resolution and frame rate wrong
  • BMPCC 6K frame rate wrong

Requested features

21 requests
  • Pro-rate for early adopters
  • Direct link to working manual
  • Develop something for framing
  • Add support for Sony a7 IV
  • Add support for Nikon
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  • Add support for Braw calculate for BMD, BMPCC 4K
  • Organize favorites list
  • Include Sony A7s
  • Include Panasonic HC-X1000
  • Include Sony NEX-EA50
  • Update with new cameras regularly
  • Include Blackmagic Pocket CC
  • Add accurate info for all frame rates (Avid, Red)
  • Clarify camera generations (C100 vs C100 mk 2, RED Scarlet MX vs Dragon)
  • Add film formats
  • Include compressed raw formats for Blackmagic
  • Add RGB color space for ProRes4444 on Alexa
  • Correct 29.97i to 29.97PsF for C100
  • Add slow-mo and resolution details for cameras
  • Add 3000 fps for Phantom 4k
  • Add 200 fps in UHD for Alexa Mini

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Shot Lister

Subscriptions11
  • 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$94.991 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: 40 Crew Members14 Days trial$409.991 Year
  • Studio Yearly: 80 Crew Members14 Days trial$599.991 Year
3 purchases

CameraKit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99

Questions

Is Shot Lister free?
Shot Lister is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CameraKit free?
CameraKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shot Lister or CameraKit?
CameraKit is rated higher. Shot Lister averages 4.6 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while CameraKit averages 4.7 from 319 ratings.
Do Shot Lister or CameraKit have ads?
Neither Shot Lister nor CameraKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shot Lister or CameraKit?
Shot Lister ships an update fortnightly, and CameraKit every 2 months. Most recently, Shot Lister was updated on September 22, 2026 and CameraKit on September 20, 2026.

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