Comparison

CineFlo vs Task Zero

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

Head to head
About

CineFlo

This app streamlines film production for independent filmmakers and small crews. It offers tools for detailed shot listing, call sheet creation, day planning, and location scouting, all accessible offline with cloud sync. Manage your entire production from prep to wrap with this comprehensive organizer.

Highlights
  • Detailed shot listing by project, scene, and setup
  • Call sheet creation with cast, crew, and schedule
  • Day planning for shot-first scheduling
  • Location scouting organization
  • Offline-first workflow with cloud sync
  • Import and export project data
  • Built-in production calculators and utilities
Features
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CineFlo is the all-in-one film production app for indie filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, and small crews. Plan faster, shoot smarter, and stay organized from prep to wrap with script breakdown, budgeting, shot listing, call sheets, day planning, location scouting, and on-set workflow. Start Free with a Whole Production - A free account gets one project with every feature unlocked with unlimited scenes and shots, budget, script breakdown, schedules, call sheets, scouts, diagrams, to-dos, and imports - CineFlo Pro adds unlimited projects, collaborators, PDF export, and more storage, with a free trial where offered Break Down Your Script - Import a screenplay (Final Draft, Fountain, or PDF) and match its scenes to your project - Tag elements across 15 industry-standard categories including Cast, Stunts, Props, Special Effects, Wardrobe, VFX, and more - Shared element library: rename or recategorize once and it updates everywhere - Revision-safe re-import that carries your tags forward and flags omitted and new scenes - Export breakdown sheets, Day Out of Days, and print-ready Script Sides (Pro) Budget Your Production - Manage ATL/BTL/Post/Other accounts with 21 EP-standard defaults - Line items with quantity × rate math and a live Top Sheet (Budgeted, Committed, Actual, Est. Final, Variance) - Lock an approved baseline, then forecast with Estimate to Complete and Estimated Final Cost, so variance tracks the projected finish, not money spent so far - Book purchase orders and actual costs to a specific line and see what's left, with a PO log, status workflow, and cash flow chart - Reusable rate cards and stacking fringe presets (FICA, SAG, DGA, IATSE, and more) - Export a full PDF cost report in EP Budgeting format (Pro) Plan Every Shot with Precision - Build detailed shot lists by project, scene, and setup - Track shot status (planned, in progress, completed, retake) - Add camera notes, lenses, focal length, equipment, movement, mood, blocking, and director notes Run Production from One Place - Create and manage call sheets with cast, crew, schedule, and scene info - Email personalized call sheets and track "X of Y confirmed" delivery live - Schedule with a professional stripboard and calendar, using industry-standard strip colors - Save Filming Locations with address and linked scenes, and autofill call sheet locations - Scout locations with media, notes, and a golden-hour forecast - Keep a reusable contact database, import from your phonebook, and attach shared files Reports for the Day Itself - Daily production report: the day as scheduled against what was shot, keeping load-in, rig, company moves, and camera wrap in the running order - Camera report: one page per roll for post, with lens, stop, frame rate, shutter, EI, white balance, and filtration for every setup - Script supervisor continuity log for editorial - Crew and cast contact sheet, ordered the way your call sheet orders it - Wrap report: days, pages, setups, company moves, and pickups, costed against your budget Collaborate Your Way (Pro) - Share projects with your team and set each collaborator's access per tab — View, Edit, or Hidden - Collaborators work under the owner's plan, so a shared project behaves the same for everyone Works Where You Do - iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the CineFlo web app, with the same project on all of them - Offline-first workflow with automatic cloud sync, and real-time updates when you're connected Powerful Tools for Cinematographers - Depth of field, focal length, and exposure calculators, plus reference utilities that speed up director, DP, and AD decisions on the day Import, Export, and Share - Import scripts (Final Draft, Fountain, PDF) and structured project data - Export shot lists and reports as CSV, text, or an Excel workbook - Export production-ready PDFs including call sheets, cost reports, breakdown sheets, stripboards, sides, and day reports (Pro) Terms of Use: https://cineflo.com/terms

About

Task Zero

This app simplifies task management with intuitive swipe gestures for completion and scheduling. It helps users build habits, manage projects with subtasks, and organize their lives across multiple Apple devices. The core functionality is free, with premium features available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Swipe to complete or schedule tasks
  • Habit building with recurring tasks
  • Project management with subtasks
  • Voice input with Siri
  • Widgets for quick access
  • Cloud sync across Apple devices
  • Customizable tags for organization
Features
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Get things done with a swipe. Task Zero is the beautifully simple task manager that actually helps you finish your tasks instead of just organizing them. WHY TASK ZERO WORKS Most productivity apps overwhelm you with features you'll never use. Task Zero does the opposite: swipe right to complete, swipe left to schedule. That's it. No learning curve, no decision fatigue, just momentum. Three tabs show you everything: what's scheduled, what needs doing now, and what you've accomplished. Nothing falls through the cracks. BUILD HABITS THAT STICK Create recurring tasks that match real life: Morning routines that repeat every day Weekly review meetings every Monday Workouts Monday through Friday only Anything on any schedule you need MANAGE PROJECTS WITHOUT THE CHAOS Break big tasks into action steps. "Launch website" becomes a checklist: buy domain, design homepage, write copy, test on mobile. Track progress as you go. EVERYWHERE YOU NEED IT Add tasks by voice with Siri while driving. Check your watch during meetings. Use widgets to see what's next without unlocking your phone. Cloud sync keeps everything current on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Create tags for work, home, errands, urgent, someday, just whatever makes sense to you. Filter instantly to see only what matters right now. WHO USES TASK ZERO People tired of complicated productivity systems. Students juggling classes and deadlines. Freelancers managing client work. Parents coordinating family schedules. Anyone who wants to spend less time organizing and more time doing. FREE TO START The core app is free forever. Premium unlocks recurring tasks, subtasks, and unlimited tags for $2.99/month or $10.95/year. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Your data stays yours—export anytime. Native iOS design that feels fast and familiar. Built by someone who actually uses it daily. Email us at taskzero@simplecore.org to get involved in the development process! THE BOTTOM LINE Download Task Zero if you want to actually complete your to-do list instead of just maintaining it. Join us in getting things done. Terms of Use: https://taskzero.simplecore.org/terms.html Apple EULA (End-User License Agreement): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CineFlo4 screens
Task Zero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Task Zero at 5.0 against CineFlo's 4.7. Task Zero also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). CineFlo's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, 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

Both are free to download. CineFlo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Task Zero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Task Zero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CineFlo has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CineFlo ships an update weekly, Task Zero every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CineFlo versus Task Zero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCineFloTask Zero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeon Media LLC (TN)SimpleCore

Customer experience

CineFlo

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Task Zero

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CineFlo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Task Zero

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$10.951 Year

Questions

Is CineFlo free?
CineFlo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Task Zero free?
Task Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CineFlo or Task Zero?
Task Zero is rated higher. CineFlo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Task Zero averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CineFlo or Task Zero have ads?
Neither CineFlo nor Task Zero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CineFlo or Task Zero?
CineFlo ships an update weekly, and Task Zero every 2 days. Most recently, CineFlo was updated on September 9, 2026 and Task Zero on September 17, 2026.

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