CrewCast vs RecceBoard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CrewCast
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CrewCast keeps your whole crew in sync. Designed specifically for film productions โ from major studio sets to small indie shoots โ it puts everyone on the same beat: "Quiet on Set!", "Action!", "Cut!" reach every crew member instantly, with silent CUE signals during takes and live production status on the phones they already carry. Push-to-talk voice channels and group chats are built in โ and it all works alongside your existing gear, so keep your radios for what they do best. ACTION COORDINATION - Instant production-wide alerts: "Quiet on Set!", "Action!", "Cut!" - Non-blocking action banners โ crew keeps working while staying informed - Adjustable countdown timers for timed actions (Lunch, Break) - CUE signals to actors and crew during takes - Visual countdown timers and BPM pulses - Lock screen notifications via Live Activities VOICE CHANNELS - Walkie-talkie style push-to-talk communication - Open mic mode for continuous transmission - Main channel for production-wide announcements - Team channels for department-specific coordination - Private group channels for quick collaborations - Auto-reconnect keeps you connected on spotty set WiFi - Toggle mic with AirPods or any Bluetooth headset - Audio continues on lock screen via CallKit GROUP CHATS - Create group conversations with anyone on the production - AI-generated chat names for quick identification - Any group member can invite others - Unread message badges so you never miss a message - Team chat and production-wide chat built in CREW & AD MANAGEMENT - Promote or demote crew members to AD with a swipe - Organize crew into teams (Camera, Sound, Lighting, etc.) - QR code crew onboarding โ scan to join - AD invite QR codes for quick onboarding of assistant directors HARDWARE INTEGRATION - CrewCast Button for hands-free control - Pair physical buttons via Bluetooth - Trigger actions and CUEs from anywhere on set BUILT FOR PRODUCTION - Works reliably on set with poor connectivity - Battery-efficient design for all-day shoots - Dark mode optimized for low-light sets - Also available on Mac for video village - Designed with input from professional film crews FLEXIBLE PRICING - Subscribe monthly for ongoing productions - Or buy a Day Pass (2/3/5/7 days) for a one-off shoot โ no subscription needed - Day passes stack and are only used on the days you actually run a production Your AD triggers "Quiet on Set" and every crew member sees it instantly โ no more missed calls. Perfect for: - Feature films and TV productions - Documentary crews - Commercial shoots - Music video productions - Live events and broadcasts Free to try. Go Pro with a subscription โ or grab a Day Pass (2/3/5/7 days) for one-off productions, no subscription required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://crewcast.online/terms Privacy Policy: https://crewcast.online/privacy
RecceBoard
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A recce board for directors, cinematographers. Previz made simple. Walk a location, film the shots you're thinking of, and push them around until the order feels right. Then press play and watch the whole thing as a film. The camera opens already framed to the board's format, and the lens buttons are labelled in millimetres โ the real focal length, so it means the same on any iPhone. Stop recording and you're in the trim. Next takes you back to the camera for the following shot. Shots sit where you put them, and the order of the film is the arrangement: left to right, top to bottom, the way a page reads. Move a shot and you've changed the cut. Record a voice-over over the whole thing or over a single shot, and lay music underneath. Export the film as a video or the board as a contact-sheet PDF, with your frame lines burned in. Boards sync through your own iCloud account, so you can start on the phone at the location and finish on the Mac. One purchase covers iPhone, iPad and Mac. Share a board with a six-character code. Nothing is collected โ no analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs. One purchase, no subscription. Want it to do something it doesn't yet? mail@carlooppermann.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RecceBoard at weekly against CrewCast's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. CrewCast sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and RecceBoard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CrewCast ships an update every 3 weeks, RecceBoard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrewCast | RecceBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Friis Mobility ApS | Carlo Oppermann |
In-app purchases
CrewCast
- Indie$17.991 Month
- Pro$49.991 Month
- Studio$119.991 Month
- 2-Day Pass$11.99
- 3-Day Pass$14.99
- 5,000 Channel Minutes$14.99
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- 5-Day Pass$19.99
- 7-Day Pass$24.99
- 25,000 Channel Minutes$44.99
- 50,000 Channel Minutes$59.99
- CrewCast button license$95.99
RecceBoard
- 7-Day TrialFree
- RecceBoard$8.99
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