# No Budget Slate vs CameraKit

The clearest difference is rating: CameraKit at 4.7 against No Budget Slate's 3.5. CameraKit also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (321 vs 34). No Budget Slate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. No Budget Slate asks for nothing beyond the download.

CameraKit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 321 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of No Budget Slate's written reviews are positive against 66% of CameraKit's.

No Budget Slate ships an update every 32 months, CameraKit every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | No Budget Slate | CameraKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-budget-slate/id590309536/reviews) | **[4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **321** |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews | **66.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew McKenna](https://appshunter.io/developer/590309539) | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) |

## What reviewers say

### No Budget Slate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no-budget-slate/id590309536)

This app helps small video production teams manage scene and take numbers, audio file names, and production details. It simplifies the slating process for syncing video and audio on iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Slate takes with swipe gestures, Auto increment/decrement scene and take numbers, Track audio file names and channels, Record production name and date/time, Designed for secondary audio sources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CameraKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993)

This app provides comprehensive technical specifications and calculations for a wide range of cameras and video formats. It helps filmmakers and videographers estimate storage needs, battery life, transfer times, and compare camera performance.

**Highlights:** Detailed camera specifications, Storage space calculation, Battery life estimation, File transfer time prediction, Sensor size comparison, Format compatibility checks, Notes and favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Indispensable for professionals
- 💎 Treasure trove of information
- ✨ Constantly updated
- 🚀 Intuitive design, easy to use
- 💡 Lifesaver for filmmakers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked content, pay again
- 💸 Wants $60 for full access
- ❓ What did I pay for?
- 🔒 Lost pro purchases
- ❌ Scam, cannot restore

**Reported bugs**

- Lost all pro purchases
- Cannot restore purchases
- Monthly subscription broken
- Subscription cycle error
- Crashes when restoring purchase on iPad Mini

**Requested features**

- Pro-rate for early adopters
- Direct link to working manual
- Develop something for framing
- Add support for Sony a7 IV
- Add support for Nikon


## Frequently asked questions

### Is No Budget Slate free?

No Budget Slate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CameraKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, No Budget Slate or CameraKit?

CameraKit is rated higher. No Budget Slate averages 3.5 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while CameraKit averages 4.7 from 321 ratings.

### Do No Budget Slate or CameraKit have ads?

Neither No Budget Slate nor CameraKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, No Budget Slate or CameraKit?

No Budget Slate ships an update every 32 months, and CameraKit every 2 months. Most recently, No Budget Slate was updated on November 1, 2026 and CameraKit on November 1, 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.*