Slater vs RecceBoard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Slater
Log film and video shots quickly on set with detailed metadata. Organize projects, track timecode, and export logs directly to your editing software. Supports multi-camera setups and custom tagging for efficient post-production workflows.
- Project creation with custom formats
- Timecode logging with smart detection
- 12 scene types with tailored tags
- Smart tag system with over 300 tags
- Multi-camera support
- Timecode sync and markers
- Export to NLE (CSV, EDL, FCPXML)
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Slater Shot Logger is the fastest way to log shots on set. Whether you're a script supervisor, DIT, camera assistant, or director, Slater keeps your shot data organized and ready to export to your NLE. BUILT FOR PRODUCTION Create projects with custom frame rates, timecode formats, and multi-camera setups. Slater supports SMPTE timecode, HH:MM:SS, and custom formats — with smart detection for Fuji, Nikon, and other camera brands. LOG SHOTS IN SECONDS Tap to log a shot with timecode in, timecode out, scene type, camera, lens, and tags. Add notes, talent names, audio details, and color flags. Everything is timestamped and organized automatically. 12 SCENE TYPES Choose from B-Roll, Interview, Narrative, Documentary, Commercial, Music Video, Live Event, Corporate, Wedding, Real Estate, Sports, and Aerial, each with tailored tag sets designed for that style of shoot. SMART TAG SYSTEM Over 300 curated tags organized by scene type. Tags cover shot size, camera movement, lighting, audio, and more. Pro users can create custom tags and save tag templates across projects. MULTI-CAMERA SUPPORT Add unlimited cameras with make, model, color profile, and frame rate. Switch between cameras instantly while logging. Each shot records which camera captured it. TIMECODE SYNC Jam sync your device to camera timecode. Supports manual entry with a guided masked input that keeps the timecode format visible as you type. MARKERS & FLAGS Drop timestamped markers during a shoot for quick reference. Flag shots with colors for easy review later. Add voice notes to markers for hands-free notes on set. EXPORT TO YOUR NLE Export your shot log as CSV, EDL, or FCPXML — ready to import directly into DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or Avid Media Composer. Your metadata travels with you from set to post. CLOUD SYNC Sign in to sync your projects across all your devices. Your data is encrypted and secured with row-level access — only you can see your projects. FREE TO START Get started with up to 3 projects, B-Roll and Interview scene types, and full shot logging capabilities. No credit card required. SLATER PRO Unlock unlimited projects, all 12 scene types, custom tags, tag templates, and NLE export for $4.99/month or $39.99/year. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Slater Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Slater Pro Monthly: $4.99/month Slater Pro Yearly: $39.99/year Privacy Policy: https://mikecerdeiros.github.io/slater-legal/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
RecceBoard
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A recce board for directors, cinematographers. Previz made simple. Walk a location, film the shots you're thinking of, and push them around until the order feels right. Then press play and watch the whole thing as a film. The camera opens already framed to the board's format, and the lens buttons are labelled in millimetres — the real focal length, so it means the same on any iPhone. Stop recording and you're in the trim. Next takes you back to the camera for the following shot. Shots sit where you put them, and the order of the film is the arrangement: left to right, top to bottom, the way a page reads. Move a shot and you've changed the cut. Record a voice-over over the whole thing or over a single shot, and lay music underneath. Export the film as a video or the board as a contact-sheet PDF, with your frame lines burned in. Boards sync through your own iCloud account, so you can start on the phone at the location and finish on the Mac. One purchase covers iPhone, iPad and Mac. Share a board with a six-character code. Nothing is collected — no analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs. One purchase, no subscription. Want it to do something it doesn't yet? mail@carlooppermann.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RecceBoard at weekly against Slater's every 5 months. Slater's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Slater sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RecceBoard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Slater ships an update every 5 months, RecceBoard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Slater | RecceBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Cerdeiros | Carlo Oppermann |
In-app purchases
Slater
- Slater Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Slater Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
RecceBoard
- 7-Day TrialFree
- RecceBoard$8.99









