Comparison

Showrunner Pro vs Studio Color

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

Head to head
About

Showrunner Pro

Features
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Showrunner is production management for film and television. The schedule, the call sheets, the breakdown, and the on-set day, in one place instead of eleven spreadsheets and a group chat. Built with people who make things for a living, not adapted from generic project software. PLAN THE SHOOT Import your script and get a scene breakdown you can actually work from. Tag characters, locations, props and wardrobe once and they follow the scene everywhere. Reorder scenes, split them across days, and watch the schedule update with them. BUILD THE DAY Drag scenes onto shooting days and the call sheet fills itself in — cast, crew, locations, call times, weather. Publish it and everyone who needs it has it, on the device already in their pocket. RUN THE FLOOR On Set mode is built for the person calling the day. Mark scenes as they are shot, log takes and slates, track how far ahead or behind you are, and let the rest of the production see it happen without anyone asking for an update. WATCH THE FOOTAGE Upload dailies and share them with a link you can password-protect or set to expire. Comment on a specific frame. Sort by scene, take, or shooting day — the way the material is actually organised. KEEP THE DEPARTMENTS TALKING Cast and crew lists, casting submissions, location scouting with maps and photos, continuity stills, props and wardrobe, storyboards and shot lists, budgets, expenses and timesheets. Each department gets what it needs and nothing it does not. MADE FOR iPHONE AND iPAD Not a website in a wrapper. Live Activities keep the current shooting day on your Lock Screen. Widgets show the next call time. Push notifications tell you when a call sheet is published or the schedule moves. Call sheets and scene lists stay readable when the location has no signal — which, on location, it usually does not. Showrunner works on iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web, with the same production behind all of them. — Showrunner requires an account. Productions are private and invitation-only: you see only what the production you belong to has given you access to. Privacy policy: https://showrunner.no/privacy Support: https://showrunner.no/support

About

Studio Color

Manage film and TV productions with a collaborative platform. Access schedules, scout locations, track props, and coordinate with your team in real time, all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Real-time schedule synchronization
  • Location scouting with photo capture
  • Prop and equipment inventory management
  • On-set reference photo uploads
  • Script breakdown access
  • Crew collaboration with role-based access
Features
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Studio Color is an all-in-one production management platform built for independent film and TV crews. Designed for department heads and on-set teams, Studio Color brings your entire production workflow into a single collaborative workspace — accessible on your phone wherever the work takes you. WHAT YOU CAN DO ON MOBILE: • Check the current shot and stay in sync with the schedule • Scout locations — capture photos, add notes, and log details instantly • Browse props and equipment by day, scene, shot, or location • Upload on-set reference photos directly to your project • Access script breakdowns and call sheets on the go • Coordinate with your art and camera departments in real time • Receive push notifications so you never miss a schedule change BUILT FOR THE PACE OF PRODUCTION: Studio Color is designed for the way film productions actually work. The web app handles the heavy lifting at your desk — writing breakdowns, building budgets, coordinating crew, and managing paperwork. The mobile app keeps you connected on location and on set, with fast access to the information you need in the moment. KEY FEATURES: • Script Breakdowns — AI-assisted breakdowns with department color coding • Scheduling — Production schedule with day-by-day views • Budgets — Track costs across departments • Crew & Collaboration — Invite your team with role-based access • Props & Equipment — Manage inventory by scene and department • Location Scouting — Log locations, photos, and field notes from your phone • Shot Lists — Keep camera and art departments aligned • Paperwork — Crew documents and production forms in one place Studio Color is free to get started and scales with your production. Visit studiocolor.io to learn more.

Screenshots

Showrunner Pro4 screens
Studio Color4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Studio Color at every 5 days against Showrunner Pro's every 2 weeks. Studio Color also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Showrunner Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Studio Color every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Showrunner Pro versus Studio Color: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShowrunner ProStudio Color
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiverse ASDaniel Bogart

In-app purchases

None

Showrunner Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Studio Color

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Showrunner Pro free?
Showrunner Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Studio Color free?
Studio Color is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Showrunner Pro or Studio Color have ads?
Neither Showrunner Pro nor Studio Color shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Showrunner Pro or Studio Color?
Showrunner Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Studio Color every 5 days. Most recently, Showrunner Pro was updated on November 5, 2026 and Studio Color on November 5, 2026.

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