Comparison

Reports.Camera vs Crank

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

Head to head
About

Reports.Camera

Features
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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

About

Crank

Features
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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 dataβ€”all 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, we’ve 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.

Screenshots

Reports.Camera4 screens
Crank4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Reports.Camera versus Crank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReports.CameraCrank
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCas Broadkaat media ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reports.Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$5.001 Month
None

Crank

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reports.Camera free?
Reports.Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crank free?
Crank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reports.Camera or Crank have ads?
Neither Reports.Camera nor Crank shows ads.

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