Reports.Camera vs Crank
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Reports.Camera
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Reports.Camera is an essential tool for camera departments in film, television and commercial production. Built by camera assistants, for camera assistants. Film & Digital Support: Track rolls, magazines, and footage. Real-time inventory management. Slate & Take Management: Log every shot with detailed reporting. One-tap take entry with auto-populated settings. Professional Reports: Generate camera reports and export professional production-ready PDFs. Automatically distribute and upload to the cloud. Built for Speed: Optimised for on-set use with intelligent auto-fill and offline support with intelligent caching and auto sync. Whether shooting film or digital, Reports.Camera keeps your camera department organised. Privacy Policy: https://reports.camera/privacy Terms of Service: https://reports.camera/terms
Crank
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The professional technical standard for high-speed cinematography. Crank is the definitive technical utility for camera departments, designed by industry professionals for DITs, ACs, and Cinematographers. Built for high-pressure environments, Crank provides absolute precision for off-speed frame rates, exposure compensation, and technical camera dataβall in a sleek, offline-capable interface. Whether you are matching motion blur between project frame rates or modeling complex ND stacks on a remote location, Crank ensures your technical decisions are made with absolute confidence. KEY FEATURES: 1. ADVANCED OFF-SPEED ANALYTICS Eliminate technical uncertainty when shooting off-speed. Quickly determine the relationship between Sensor FPS and Project FPS. Multiples Mode: Instantly view common speed ratios (2x, 3x, 4x, etc.). Reverse Lookup: Find the exact sensor frame rate needed to hit a specific speed target. 2. PRECISION EXPOSURE ENGINE Master your light with dedicated exposure modeling tailored for cinematography. Exposure Compensation: Determine T-stop adjustments when changing frame rates or shutter angles. ND Filter Stepper: Manage neutral density stacks with ease, converting between Optical Density, ND numbers, and Stop reductions. Visual Shutter Angle: Use the interactive visualizer to understand effective motion blur geometry and shutter speed relationships. 3. PROFESSIONAL CAMERA DATABASE A comprehensive, searchable library of professional camera specifications at your fingertips. Detailed Specs: Access sensor dimensions, base ISOs, mount types, and dynamic range. Format & Frame Rates: Check maximum frame rates across different codecs (ARRIRAW, ProRes) and resolutions. Supported Models: Includes up-to-date data for ARRI (Alexa 35, Mini LF, etc.) and other industry-standard systems. 4. ON-SET UTILITY SUITE Setup Card Export: Generate and share technical camera setup cards with your department via a single tap. Job Presets: Save recurring project settings (Base FPS, ISO, Shutter) for instant recall on different shows. Offline First: No signal? No problem. All core technical features and database tools work entirely offline. WHY CRANK? Crank is a specialized workflow utility. By focusing on the specific needs of the camera department, weβve removed the clutter found in generic apps to give you the fastest, most reliable path to the technical data you need on set. Built by Emin Atilgan GBCT and Joe Dibble DIT.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crank at none against Reports.Camera's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Reports.Camera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.00 per month. Crank asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Reports.Camera | Crank |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cas Broad | kaat media ltd |
In-app purchases
Reports.Camera
- Premium Monthly1 Month trial$5.001 Month
Crank
No in-app purchases







