Comparison

Clapperboard vs Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

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

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

This app provides precise framing previews for a vast array of professional camera and lens combinations. It helps filmmakers and photographers visualize shots, manage projects, and communicate their vision effectively during production.

Highlights
  • Accurate camera and lens previews
  • Custom frameline creation
  • Photo and video recording
  • Built-in gallery and project manager
  • PDF shotlist generation
  • Manual exposure, focus, and white balance control
  • 3-way color correction
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Cadrage - the director's viewfinder app used by some of the best directors and DPs worldwide. Cadrage allows you to line up your shots with precise framing previews of any professional camera/lens combination and make sure everybody is on the same page during preproduction and on set. ◈◈◈ Planning your shoot has never been easier. Download Cadrage now and see how it will change the way you work. ◈◈◈ FEATURES ● Accurate previews for thousands of cameras and lenses ● Save photos and record videos ● Add custom framelines in any aspect ratio ● Track the sun's path at your location for any date ● Built-in gallery & project manager ● Create neat PDF shotlists and directly upload to Dropbox or send via email ● Manually control exposure, focus & white balance ● Professional 3-way color correction to pre-visualize the final look ● Supports dual and triple camera devices ◈◈◈ Communicate your vision to your team. Download Cadrage now and get the most out of your shooting day. ◈◈◈ ◆ CINE CAMERAS ◆ ARRI Alexa 265, Alexa 35, Alexa 35 Xtreme, Alexa 65, Alexa Classic, Alexa LF, Alexa Mini, Alexa Mini LF, Alexa SXT, Alexa XT, Amira, D-21 Blackmagic Cinema Camera, Cinema Camera 6K, Micro Cinema Camera, Micro Studio Camera 4K, Pocket Cinema Camera, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro, Production Camera 4K, PYXIS 12K, PYXIS 6K, Studio Camera 4K, Studio Camera 4K Plus, Studio Camera 4K Pro, Studio Camera HD, URSA, URSA (Broadcast), URSA 4.6K, URSA Cine 12K LF, URSA Cine 17K 65, URSA Mini 4.6K, URSA Mini 4K, URSA Mini Pro, URSA Mini Pro 12K, URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Canon C100, C100 Mark II, C200, C300, C300 Mark II, C300 Mark III, C400, C50, C500, C500 Mark II, C70, C700, C80 DJI Ronin 4D (6K), Ronin 4D (8K), Zenmuse X7 Film 16mm, 35mm, 65mm/70mm, 8mm Freefly Systems Ember S2.5K, Ember S5K, Wave Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 Generic Broadcast Kinefinity KineMAX, KineMini, Mavo, Mavo Edge, Mavo LF, TERRA Panasonic AF101, DC-BGH1, EVA1, HDX 900, VariCam 35, VariCam LT Panavision DXL, DXL2 Phantom 65, Flex, Flex4K, HD GOLD, Miro LC321S, v2640 ONYX, VEO4K-PL RED Dragon-X, Epic Dragon, Epic-W (Helium), Epic-X, Gemini, Komodo, Komodo-X, Monstro-VV, One, Ranger (Gemini), Ranger (Helium), Ranger (Monstro), Raven, Scarlet-W (Dragon), Scarlet-X, V-Raptor S35, V-Raptor VV, V-Raptor XE VV, V-Raptor XL S35, V-Raptor XL VV, Weapon (Dragon-VV), Weapon (Helium) Sony Burano, F23, F3, F35, F5, F55, F65, F900, FS100, FS5, FS5 Mark II, FS7, FS7 Mark II, FS700, FX2, FX3, FX30, FX6, FX9, HDC-1500R, Venice, Venice 2 (6K), Venice 2 (8K) Z CAM E2, E2-F6, E2-F8, E2-M4, E2-S6, E2-S6G, E2C, E2G ◆ PHOTO CAMERAS ◆ Canon 1000D/XS, 1D, 1D C, 1D Mark II, 1D Mark III, 1D Mark IV, 1D X, 1D X Mark II, 1D X Mark III, 1Ds, 1Ds Mark II, 1Ds Mark III, 200D/SL2, 20D, 30D, 40D, 450D/XSi, 500D/T1i, 50D, 550D/T2i, 5D, 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV, 5DS, 600D/T3i, 60D, 650D/T4i, 6D, 6D Mark II, 700D/T5i, 70D, 750D/T6i, 760D/T6s, 77D, 7D, 7D Mark II, 800D/T7i, 80D, 850D/T8i, 90D, M50, R, R5, R6, Ra, RP Film (Still) 35mm (135), APS, Large Format, Medium Format, XPan Fujifilm GFX 100, GFX 100S, GFX 50R, GFX 50S, X-A7, X-H1, X-Pro2, X-Pro3, X-S10, X-T2, X-T200, X-T3, X-T4, X100V Hasselblad Digital Medium Format Leica CL, M10/M10-R, M8/M8.2, M9/M9-P, S, S2, SL, SL2, SL2-S Mamiya Leaf Credo Series Nikon D1, D100, D1H, D1x, D200, D2H, D2Hs, D2x, D3, D300, D3000, D300s, D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D3s, D3x, D4, D40, D40X, D4s, D50, D500, D5000, D5100, D5300, D5500, D5600, D60, D600, D610, D70, D700, D7000, D70s, D7100, D7200, D750, D7500, D80, D800, D810, D850, D90, DF, Z50, Z6, Z7 Olympus E Series Panasonic GH1, GH2, GH3, GH4, GH5, GH5S, S1, S1H, S1R, S5 Pentax 645D, 645Z, K Series Phase One Achromatic+, IQ Series, P 30+, P 40+, P 45+, P 65+ Sigma fp, fp L, SD1, SD15 Sony A290, A390, A450, A580, A6000, A6300, A6500, A6600, A7 III, A7C, A7r II, A7r III, A7r IV, A7s, A7s II, A7s III, A850, A9, A9 II, A900, A99, SLT-A37K, SLT-A57, SLT-A65, SLT-A77

Screenshots

Clapperboard4 screens
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cadrage Director's Viewfinder at 91% against Clapperboard's 13%. Cadrage Director's Viewfinder also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Clapperboard's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99). On ads, monetization model 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

Clapperboard is free to download; Cadrage Director's Viewfinder costs $19.99 up front. Clapperboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Cadrage Director's Viewfinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cadrage Director's Viewfinder has 375 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 91% of Cadrage Director's Viewfinder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clapperboard ships an update every 3 months, Cadrage Director's Viewfinder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Clapperboard versus Cadrage Director's Viewfinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClapperboardCadrage Director's Viewfinder
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating2.1 (40 ratings)4.7 (375 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.7% of reviews90.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40375 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#19 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.518.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMSDC TECHNOLOGIES LTDCadrage GmbH

Customer experience

Clapperboard

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

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

All ratings375 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.7%

User reviews

Clapperboard

From 40 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

From 375 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful app for filmmakers
  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💡 Comprehensive camera and lens options
  • 🚀 Efficient for location scouting and pre-production
  • 👍 Saves time and hassle

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
  • 💡 Desire for more customization options
  • 💡 Lack of portrait mode blur simulation
  • 💡 Missing some camera/lens models
  • 💡 Wish for more composition overlays

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

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera shutter sometimes unresponsive
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Metadata not always accurate (e.g. 'unknown camera')

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add manual camera and lens information input
  • Implement vertical/portrait mode
  • Add more composition overlays (e.g. golden ratio)
  • Improve project/photo management and organization
  • Implement camera settings controls (aperture, shutter, ISO)

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Clapperboard

Subscriptions1
  • Clapperboard Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
One-time1
  • Clapperboard Pro$39.99
None

Cadrage Director's Viewfinder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clapperboard free?
Clapperboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cadrage Director's Viewfinder free?
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clapperboard or Cadrage Director's Viewfinder?
Cadrage Director's Viewfinder is rated higher. Clapperboard averages 2.1 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Cadrage Director's Viewfinder averages 4.7 from 375 ratings.
Do Clapperboard or Cadrage Director's Viewfinder have ads?
Neither Clapperboard nor Cadrage Director's Viewfinder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clapperboard or Cadrage Director's Viewfinder?
Clapperboard ships an update every 3 months, and Cadrage Director's Viewfinder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Clapperboard was updated on October 22, 2026 and Cadrage Director's Viewfinder on October 23, 2026.

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