Comparison

CrewPunch vs Action Phrase

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

Head to head
About

CrewPunch

Features
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Introducing our first version of CrewPunch, a freelancer based crew-based clock in and out application. See past jobs, pay information, see key contacts and notes, and easily see tasks that are required for your job.

About

Action Phrase

Automate live production workflows with custom voice commands. Control scenes, cameras, graphics, and more without leaving your microphone. Ideal for podcasters, streamers, and event producers.

Highlights
  • Custom voice commands
  • Multi-step automations
  • Control OBS, vMix, ATEM, MIDI, OSC
  • Flexible phrase matching
  • Smart Mode for precision
  • Command library organization
  • Import/export setups
Features
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Action Phrase is built for live producers—podcasters, streamers, event producers, and presenters—so you can run shows without leaving the mic. Turn spoken cues into real-time scene, camera, graphics, and workflow control. Create custom voice commands tailored to your show. Fire single actions or multi-step sequences, organize them into groups, and keep your hands on the craft while your setup runs automatically. What You Can Do: - Trigger actions from custom phrases - Map one phrase to multi-step automations - Control production tools and protocols like OBS, vMix, ATEM, Companion, MIDI, OSC, Shortcuts, web requests, and more - Add alternate phrases and flexible matching - Use text transforms to normalize spoken input before actions execute - Reduce accidental triggers with Smart Mode and precision matching controls - Organize command libraries with groups and Smart Groups - Import and export your full setup across workflows - Fine-tune command behavior with variable placeholders and transforms - Combine actions into reliable, reusable control patterns - Review and refine your workflow quickly with command and execution history Studio features for advanced workflows: - Script-based automation that follows your live script - Section-aware cues that fire at the right moment - Rooms with speaker-aware triggers for live conversations and multi-speaker productions Tiers: - Free: Start with core voice-command workflows with a limited phrase count. - Core: One-time purchase that unlocks unlimited phrases and advanced integrations. - Studio: Auto-renewing subscription (monthly or annual) that includes Core plus Scripts and Rooms. Subscription details: Studio is offered as monthly and annual auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least twenty-four hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within twenty-four hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions and turn off auto-renew in App Store Account Settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. A free trial may be available for eligible subscribers. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Pricing varies by region and is shown in-app before purchase. Privacy policy: https://actionphrase.com/privacy-policy EULA: https://actionphrase.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

CrewPunch3 screens
Action Phrase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrewPunch at none against Action Phrase's 3. CrewPunch also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. Action Phrase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. CrewPunch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrewPunch ships an update every 6 days, Action Phrase monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CrewPunch versus Action Phrase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrewPunchAction Phrase
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTravis BrocatoAdam Tow

In-app purchases

None

CrewPunch

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Action Phrase

Subscriptions2
  • Studio Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Studio Annual1 Month trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Action Phrase Core$24.99

Questions

Is CrewPunch free?
CrewPunch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Action Phrase free?
Action Phrase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CrewPunch or Action Phrase have ads?
Neither CrewPunch nor Action Phrase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrewPunch or Action Phrase?
CrewPunch ships an update every 6 days, and Action Phrase monthly. Most recently, CrewPunch was updated on October 25, 2026 and Action Phrase on October 13, 2026.

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