Comparison

ClapperBoard vs CallTime

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

Head to head
About

ClapperBoard

Streamline film and video production with a digital scene board. Log takes, track shots, and organize production details directly on your iPhone or iPad. Export your shot list as a PDF for easy sharing.

Highlights
  • Digital scene board replacement
  • Scene and shot logging
  • Automatic shot list generation
  • PDF export
  • Customizable styles
  • Automatic timer
Features
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The ClapperBoard App can completely replace traditional scene boards.  You no longer need to carry a separate scene board with you;   just use your iPhone or iPad to complete your work. Whether you are a movie producer, advertising director, or TV producer, the Scene Board App can provide you with convenience and make your work more efficient. Download and try it out today! The ClapperBoard App provides six different styles that can be easily changed with a swipe, making your records more personalized. Every input you make will be saved as a default for your next use, making it easy to modify your notes. Additionally, you can also shake your device or tap the header to log your notes. The ClapperBoard also features an automatic timer to ensure accurate timekeeping. You can set various parameters such as movie title, Roll number, Scene number, Shot number, Take number, Director, Photography, Camera position, and Frame Rate. Furthermore, there are other parameters available for selection, such as Day/Night, Int/Ext, and Mos/Sync. After the Clapperboard is completed, the information is automatically organized into the Shot List, making it easy for you to export as a PDF or print physical copies to share with your team. The Clapperboard App allows you to complete your Shot List tasks more easily, making your production process smoother.

About

CallTime

Effortlessly track your work hours and daily events to enhance organization and productivity. This tool helps you stay on top of your schedule and manage your time effectively.

Highlights
  • Work time tracking
  • Daily event logging
  • Productivity enhancement
  • Organizational tool
  • Schedule management
Features
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CallTime turns your call sheets into your whole day. Upload a call sheet (PDF or photo) and AI turns it into a Call Card: call time, location with directions, weather, and key contacts — at a glance. ON TIME, EVERY TIME CallTime works out when to sleep, wake, and leave based on your commute, and reminds you automatically. KNOW WHAT YOU EARNED Track your rate, hours, overtime and meal penalties per shift. Export timecards and invoices when it's time to get paid. YOUR CAREER, ORGANIZED Every call sheet, shift and stat lives in your Vault. See your year in review, your streaks, and your progress. BUILT FOR CREW Add your crew, tap to call anyone on the sheet, and add your Call Card to Apple Wallet so it's one swipe away on set. Free 30-day trial. Keep it all after wrap with a subscription, or go lifetime once and be done. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ClapperBoard4 screens
CallTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CallTime at Free against ClapperBoard's $0.99. CallTime also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). ClapperBoard's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.6). On review sentiment, 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

CallTime is free to download; ClapperBoard costs $0.99 up front. ClapperBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CallTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ClapperBoard holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClapperBoard ships an update every 4 months, CallTime every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ClapperBoard versus CallTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClapperBoardCallTime
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better3.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer婷 董CallTIme LLC

Customer experience

ClapperBoard

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

CallTime

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ClapperBoard

One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$6.99
7 purchases

CallTime

Subscriptions4
  • CallTime Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium monthly (discount)$7.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly1 Month trial$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • Exploding Offer LifeTime #1$159.99
  • Exploding Offer LifeTime 2$199.99
  • Early Founder Club$299.99

Questions

Is ClapperBoard free?
ClapperBoard costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is CallTime free?
CallTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ClapperBoard or CallTime?
ClapperBoard is rated higher. ClapperBoard averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while CallTime averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.
Do ClapperBoard or CallTime have ads?
Neither ClapperBoard nor CallTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClapperBoard or CallTime?
ClapperBoard ships an update every 4 months, and CallTime every 2 weeks. Most recently, ClapperBoard was updated on October 25, 2026 and CallTime on October 24, 2026.

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