# Digital Clapperboard vs Filmic Legacy

The clearest difference is rating: Digital Clapperboard at 2.1 against Filmic Legacy's 1.4. Digital Clapperboard also leads on iOS requirement (5.1 vs 14.1). Filmic Legacy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (475 vs 40). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Digital Clapperboard holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filmic Legacy has 475 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 13% and 12% positive.

Digital Clapperboard ships an update every 2 months, Filmic Legacy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digital Clapperboard | Filmic Legacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.1 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clapperboard-timecode-sync-and-video-slate/id543700859/reviews)** | [1.4 (475 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmic-legacy/id6443816015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **475** |
| Positive reviews | **12.7% of reviews** | 11.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MSDC TECHNOLOGIES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/433388086) | [Bending Spoons Apps ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280299077) |

## What reviewers say

### Digital Clapperboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clapperboard-timecode-sync-and-video-slate/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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Filmic Legacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmic-legacy/id6443816015)

This app offers advanced manual controls for video recording, enabling filmmakers to achieve professional cinematic quality. It provides features like LOG gamma curves for enhanced post-production flexibility and real-time cinematic looks. Designed for experienced users, it allows for precise control over focus, exposure, and zoom.

**Highlights:** Dual arc slider controls for manual focus and exposure, Live analytics suite (Zebras, False Color, Focus Peaking), Dolby Vision HDR support, ProRes support, Realtime film looks, Frame.io Camera to Cloud integration, Clean HDMI Out

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Glad to still have the original
- 📝 Prompt and professional support
- 👍 Classic V6 version available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Locked out of paid features
- 🤯 Bait and switch tactics
- 🤬 Greedy and underhanded move
- 📤 Lost access to purchased content

**Reported bugs**

- Legacy version won't launch
- Can't export videos in legacy
- Settings/presets not transferring

**Requested features**

- Refund for paid version
- Maintain legacy version with updates
- Offer one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digital Clapperboard free?

Digital Clapperboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Filmic Legacy free?

Filmic Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Digital Clapperboard or Filmic Legacy?

Digital Clapperboard is rated higher. Digital Clapperboard averages 2.1 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Filmic Legacy averages 1.4 from 475 ratings.

### Do Digital Clapperboard or Filmic Legacy have ads?

Neither Digital Clapperboard nor Filmic Legacy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Digital Clapperboard or Filmic Legacy?

Digital Clapperboard ships an update every 2 months, and Filmic Legacy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Digital Clapperboard was updated on June 10, 2026 and Filmic Legacy on September 19, 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.*