Comparison

ShootPrep vs Shoot Manager

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

Head to head
About

ShootPrep

Create custom packing checklists for various photography shoots. Easily manage items, add your own categories, and share lists with clients or assistants. This app works offline and requires no account.

Highlights
  • Customizable packing lists
  • Pre-built starter lists
  • Add own categories and items
  • Shareable text lists
  • Offline functionality
  • Import/Export JSON data
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ShootPrep is a super-simple packing checklist for photographers. Build lists for weddings, headshots, real estate, product shoots, and more. Toggle items as you pack, add your own categories, and share a text copy with clients or assistants. Works offline. No account required. Optional: add your email to receive occasional pro tips and update news. Features • 5 starter lists for common shoots • Your own categories + items • Favorites and quick duplicates • Share a text version of any list • Import/Export as JSON • Offline by default (data stored on your device)

About

Shoot Manager

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Shoot Manager is a professional production planning app built for photographers, videographers, and visual creatives. Plan every detail of your shoot, from initial concept to day-of execution. PROJECTS Organize each production end-to-end. Track status through Planning, Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production, and Wrapped. Link shot lists, mood boards, studio projects, gear loadouts, rigs, individual gear items, and calendar events to any project. Tag, filter, and sort to find what you need fast. SHOT LISTS Create shot lists with three view modes: Simple for quick planning, Technical for equipment details (shot size, angle, rig assignments), and Creative for visual inspiration (linked mood boards, color palettes). Drag to reorder. Import via OCR or voice dictation. Export to PDF. MOOD BOARDS Build visual mood boards with images from your gallery or external links. Auto-extracted color palettes. Masonry and grid layouts. Link mood boards to shot lists for seamless creative reference. STUDIO Plan your set on a 2D canvas. Place gear, talent, crew, and scenery. Link studio projects to shot lists and calendar events for complete shoot planning. GEAR BAG Track your entire kit across 17 equipment categories. Build rigs (equipment setups) and loadouts (what to bring to each shoot). Track rentals with optional auto-cleanup, insurance dates, last-cleaned dates, and condition. PRODUCTION CALENDAR Schedule shoots and events from within the Projects tab. Link shot lists, mood boards, studio projects, and gear loadouts to any event. Export to your device calendar. COLLABORATION Create a team and share projects with up to 5 collaborators. Assign roles, share shot lists, mood boards, studio projects, calendar events, and projects in real time. ACHIEVEMENTS Earn lifetime milestones as you build out your kit, plan more productions, and explore new tools. OFFLINE-FIRST Works without internet. All data is stored locally on-device and syncs automatically when you're back online. PRO FEATURES Upgrade to Pro for expanded capacity on every feature, Studio access, OCR and voice shot import, PDF export, premium themes (Tropical, Magenta, City Pop), collaboration teams, templates library, calendar device export, and more. $14.99/month or $119.99/year (save 33%). Cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: https://shootmanager.motionbeach.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://shootmanager.motionbeach.com/terms

Screenshots

ShootPrep4 screens
Shoot Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShootPrep at none against Shoot Manager's 2. Shoot Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price 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. Shoot Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. ShootPrep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ShootPrep versus Shoot Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShootPrepShoot Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB84 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNikita MiroshnikovMotion Beach LLC

In-app purchases

None

ShootPrep

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shoot Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Shoot Manager Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Shoot Manager Pro Annual$119.991 Year

Questions

Is ShootPrep free?
ShootPrep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shoot Manager free?
Shoot Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShootPrep or Shoot Manager have ads?
ShootPrep shows ads; Shoot Manager does not.

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