Comparison

Clapperboard vs Analogue

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

Head to head
About

Clapperboard

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
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A FREE simple yet professional and advanced clapperboard app with accurate sync and clear audible beep Digital Clapperboard is a professional clapperboard application developed by a real TV crew while producing a series of documentaries. If you're a beginner or student filmmaker or work in the media, Digital Clapperboard is the perfect free clapper board app for professional use with high quality visual cues and clear audio cues. Digital Clapperboard is primarily used with the audio and visual cues to sync cameras and sound recording devices during editing. Digital Clapperboard Pro unlocks advanced professional features including camera jam sync, free-run timecode, all frame rates (23.976, 29.97 DF/NDF, 50, 59.94 DF/NDF, 60 fps), shot history logging, and CSV export. Subscription Details: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription Terms & Privacy: Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mattcowlin.com/policies/privacy.html

About

Analogue

Capture cinematic photos and videos with a film-like aesthetic directly from your device. This app offers real-time presets, LUT import, and manual controls for a professional shooting experience without post-editing.

Highlights
  • Photo and Video Capture in LOG
  • Real-Time Presets
  • LUT Import & Adjustment
  • Manual & Auto Exposure
  • Full Lens Access
  • Film Grain
  • Save Graded + Original Photos
Features
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Analogue is a camera app built around Log capture, giving you cinematic colour, soft roll-offs, and natural contrast straight from the camera. No filters, tone mapping or over-sharpening, just real-time filmic results as you shoot. Perfect for photographers who want cinematic photos, a softer look, and images that don’t need editing. Features · Two Capture Modes: Cine (Log) for softer, less processed photos, and Pro (Bayer RAW) for sharper, more detailed ones. The same Analogue look in both. · Photo and Video Capture in LOG: cinematic dynamic range and subtle colour. · RAW Capture & Processing: save RAW (DNG), RAW + Processed, or Processed, and reprocess your DNGs any time. · Film Scan: inspired by classic lab scanners, Film Scan shapes the depth, brightness and character of each photo. · Aperture Control: control depth of field and exposure on iPhone 18 Pro. Requires iOS 27. · Real-Time Presets: see your look before you shoot, create custom styles, and organise your favourites. · LUT Import & Adjustment: import your own LUTs and fine-tune your look live. · Six Handcrafted Base LUTs: Neutral, CineChrome, Lowen, FP100F, Classic Negative, and Ultra. · Analogue Studio: reprocess photos and videos with different looks. Fine-tune RAW exposure, white balance, tint, and more, or adjust crop and rotation. · Gallery & Batch Processing: browse full-crop previews, filter your library, and copy and paste settings across multiple photos and videos. · Photo Ratings: swipe up on a photo to rate it, then filter your gallery by rating. Requires iOS 27. · Camcorder Zoom: drag the shutter button to the right to zoom in while recording. · Custom Focal Lengths & Crops · Custom Settings: choose exactly which settings are saved and restored, with granular control over each option. · Manual & Auto Controls: exposure locking, compensation, shutter priority, minimum shutter speed, manual focus, and a 180° shutter angle bias for video. · SDR, P3 & HLG Video: graded recording on every iPhone, with film presets and LUTs applied to all three. · Cine Preview: a higher-quality live preview for Pro capture. · Super Resolution: capture at 12MP, 24MP, or 33MP for sharing or large prints. · Film Grain: luminance-aware texture for natural depth. · White Balance & Kelvin Control · Histogram & Highlight Clipping · Save Graded + Original Photos · Startup Mode & Min. Shutter Speed: set how the camera opens and how it exposes. · Fast, Minimal Interface: distraction-free shooting for photographers. Analogue runs on iPhones with iOS 18 or later. Cine capture and Apple Log video require a supported Pro model from iPhone 15 Pro onwards. Aperture Control on iPhone 18 Pro and Photo Ratings require iOS 27. All features are available with a subscription (monthly or yearly) or a one-time purchase. Privacy Policy: https://analoguecapture.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Apple, iPhone, and Apple Log are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Screenshots

Clapperboard4 screens
Analogue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Analogue at 96% against Clapperboard's 13%. Analogue also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Clapperboard's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Clapperboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Analogue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Analogue holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Clapperboard's written reviews are positive against 96% of Analogue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clapperboard ships an update every 3 months, Analogue fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Clapperboard versus Analogue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClapperboardAnalogue
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (40 ratings)4.7 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.7% of reviews95.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB583 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMSDC TECHNOLOGIES LTDCristian Teichner

Customer experience

Clapperboard

All ratings40 ratings
Positive17.5%
Neutral15.0%
Negative67.5%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive12.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative80.3%

Analogue

All ratings29 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive95.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Clapperboard

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Software cuts off
  • Email activation not working
  • Cannot get past registration screen
  • Password not received
  • Cannot scroll back up after typing
Show 10 more
  • Time starts upon open, not clap shut
  • App freezes and crashes
  • No stop or reset button
  • Beep not synced with clapper
  • 7 frame delay between animation and beep
  • App won't leave text screen
  • Install process broken
  • Activation process broken
  • No stopping the clock
  • No way to reset clock without quitting

Requested features

11 requests
  • Option to change tone/clap
  • Make tone louder
  • Add 24 fps option
  • Option to change frame rates
  • Add notes feature
Show 6 more
  • Add a 'go' button
  • Record clipboard
  • Full clapper animation
  • Shrink clapper on screen
  • Change field names
  • Email list of clap times

Analogue

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Clapperboard

Subscriptions1
  • Clapperboard Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
One-time1
  • Clapperboard Pro$39.99
3 purchases

Analogue

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Clapperboard free?
Clapperboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Analogue free?
Analogue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clapperboard or Analogue?
Analogue is rated higher. Clapperboard averages 2.1 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Analogue averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.
Do Clapperboard or Analogue have ads?
Neither Clapperboard nor Analogue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clapperboard or Analogue?
Clapperboard ships an update every 3 months, and Analogue fortnightly. Most recently, Clapperboard was updated on October 29, 2026 and Analogue on October 24, 2026.

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