# Clapperboard vs Camrote

The clearest difference is rating: Camrote at 4.4 against Clapperboard's 2.1. Camrote also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Clapperboard's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clapperboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Camrote sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Camrote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camrote has 545 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Clapperboard's written reviews are positive against 49% of Camrote's.

Clapperboard ships an update every 3 months, Camrote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clapperboard | Camrote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clapperboard/id543700859/reviews) | **[4.4 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camrote/id1408732788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **545** |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | **48.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MSDC TECHNOLOGIES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/433388086) | [Simon Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/931291352) |

## What reviewers say

### Clapperboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clapperboard/id543700859)

This app provides a professional digital clapperboard with accurate sync and audible beeps. It's designed for filmmakers and media professionals to synchronize cameras and sound recording devices during editing, offering high-quality visual and audio cues.

**Highlights:** Accurate sync, Clear audible beep, Professional clapperboard, High-quality visual cues, Audio cues for synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clapperboard Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Clapperboard Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for syncing audio
- 💰 Free and useful
- ✨ Nice style
- ⏱️ Shows timer or clock
- 📝 Allows editing data

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Email registration required
- ❌ Email not received
- 🔇 Quiet beep sound
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- ⏳ Long wait for skip

**Reported bugs**

- Software cuts off
- Email activation not working
- Cannot get past registration screen
- Password not received
- Cannot scroll back up after typing

**Requested features**

- Option to change tone/clap
- Make tone louder
- Add 24 fps option
- Option to change frame rates
- Add notes feature


### Camrote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camrote/id1408732788)

Control your Sony camera remotely for a variety of shooting needs, from family portraits to complex scenes. Transfer full-resolution RAW or JPEG files, adjust settings easily, and utilize compositional tools. Features include an intervalometer, geotagging, and a dark theme for low-light conditions.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Full-resolution RAW/JPEG transfer, QR, NFC, or manual connection, Shutter and bulb mode control, Intervalometer with bulb shooting, Geotagging via GPX, Batch or single image download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grid Overlays | $3.99 | one-time |
| Timelapse | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Focus Stacking | $5.99 | one-time |
| Geotagging | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Functionality | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Features + Focus Stacking | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fund me (Small) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fund me (Medium) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Fund me (Large) | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to connect and use
- 🚀 Smooth remote control functionality
- 💡 Useful features like live view and remote shutter
- 🤝 Good support for various Sony camera models

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 🔍 Limited camera settings control
- 🔍 Inability to focus remotely
- 🐛 Buggy timelapse feature

**Reported bugs**

- Shutter button not working
- Inability to transfer RAW files
- App crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with newer Sony camera models

**Requested features**

- Add remote focus control
- Improve timelapse functionality
- Enhance camera settings control
- Provide more reliable connectivity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clapperboard free?

Clapperboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Camrote free?

Camrote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clapperboard or Camrote?

Camrote is rated higher. Clapperboard averages 2.1 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Camrote averages 4.4 from 545 ratings.

### Do Clapperboard or Camrote have ads?

Neither Clapperboard nor Camrote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clapperboard or Camrote?

Clapperboard ships an update every 3 months, and Camrote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Clapperboard was updated on October 2, 2026 and Camrote on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*