Crew Comms vs FrameDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Crew Comms
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Required: iPhone + Airpods How it works: Open the app on each crew member's iPhone Connect your AirPods or headphones Press and hold the big button to talk Release to listen That's it. Up to 8 crew members on the wifi network can now be connected. Crew Comms was designed specifically for film sets, live events, and theater productions where clear, instant communication is essential. The app uses low-latency audio processing to keep your crew in a private communication Features: Push-to-talk communication with near-zero latency Automatic crew discovery on local WiFi Works with AirPods, headphones, or any Bluetooth audio Built-in text chat for silent coordination (we call it "Banter") Share reference photos instantly with your crew Background audio - hear your crew even when using other apps Private group chats with access by 4 digit code available No headset bundles. No charging stations. No hassle. If every crew member already has an iPhone in their pocket. Now they have a walkie-talkie too.
FrameDrop
Transfer photos directly from your USB camera or memory card to your iPhone or iPad. Browse, select, and import original RAW and JPEG files into Apple Photos or the Files app. This app works offline and keeps your original files safe.
- Direct USB camera import
- Memory card reader import
- Preview photos before importing
- Import RAW and JPEG files
- Save to Apple Photos
- Save to Files app
- Offline functionality
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Your camera photos, right where you want them. Connect a compatible USB camera or memory card reader, browse your shoot, and choose exactly what to import. FrameDrop brings the original RAW and JPEG files directly into Apple Photos or a folder in Files. A FOCUSED IMPORT WORKFLOW • Preview your photos before importing • Select individual images or an entire day’s shoot • Import RAW, JPEG, or both • Save to Apple Photos or Files • Follow transfer progress at a glance • Keep the originals safely on your camera or memory card FrameDrop works offline, requires no account, and never deletes anything from your camera or memory card. Simple, direct, and made for photographers. COMPATIBILITY Works with compatible USB cameras and memory card readers supported by iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Some setups may require an adapter, a data-capable cable, or a powered USB hub.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Crew Comms at Free against FrameDrop's $2.99. FrameDrop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Crew Comms is free to download; FrameDrop costs $2.99 up front. Crew Comms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FrameDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.
Crew Comms ships an update every 2 months, FrameDrop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crew Comms | FrameDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Fisher | Peter Olofsson |
In-app purchases
Crew Comms
- Secure Sessions$3.99
FrameDrop
No in-app purchases









