Comparison

Clapperboard vs PropCast

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

PropCast

Features
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PropCast is the ultimate digital prop toolkit built specifically for filmmakers and production crews. Instantly simulate realistic smartphone interfaces on camera, trigger fake calls and texts remotely, and deploy trackable VFX green screens. KEY FEATURES: - Director Remote: Trigger calls and notifications silently from a second device over Wi-Fi. - Actor Lock Mode: Lock the screen so actors never accidentally swipe away a prop or exit the app during a take. - Unlimited Notification Queue: Queue up as many custom fake notifications as your scene requires. - VFX Green Screen: One-tap full green screen equipped with built-in tracking markers for post-production. - Scripted Typing: Simulate real-time text messaging perfectly, completely eliminating on-screen actor typos. - Saved Scenes: Save multiple prop configurations and switch between them instantly between camera setups. Unlock every professional tool with a PropCast Pro yearly subscription. Get full access to the Director Remote, Actor Lock Mode, and unlimited custom notifications. No hidden fees, and absolutely no Wi-Fi required to film. Privacy Policy: https://propcast-visuals.lovable.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Clapperboard4 screens
PropCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PropCast at every 2 months against Clapperboard's every 3 months. PropCast also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 PropCast sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clapperboard ships an update every 3 months, PropCast every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Clapperboard versus PropCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClapperboardPropCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMSDC TECHNOLOGIES LTDshawn webster

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

PropCast

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
1 purchases

PropCast

Subscriptions1
  • PropCast Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Clapperboard free?
Clapperboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PropCast free?
PropCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Clapperboard or PropCast have ads?
Neither Clapperboard nor PropCast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clapperboard or PropCast?
Clapperboard ships an update every 3 months, and PropCast every 2 months. Most recently, Clapperboard was updated on November 1, 2026 and PropCast on November 5, 2026.

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