KitPrep vs Cyril
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
KitPrep
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KitPrep is the dedicated digital workspace built specifically for film and television camera departments. Say goodbye to scattered Google Drive folders, messy WhatsApp groups, and lost inventory logs. KitPrep centralises your entire kit prep process into one fast, offline-capable, and real-time collaborative platform. Whether you are a 1st AC managing a multi-camera feature or a Trainee logging damage reports, KitPrep keeps the entire camera crew on the exact same page. CORE FEATURES: β’ Real-Time Multiplayer Sync: Invite up to 6 crew members to a project via a simple Join Code. Everyoneβs updates, photos, and logs sync instantly to the cloud. β’ Frictionless Access: No user accounts, no passwords, and no email sign-ups required. Just enter your display name and role (e.g., "Rob - 1st AC") and start prepping. β’ Smart OCR Scanning: Instantly capture and log equipment serial numbers directly from your camera's live feed. β’ Professional PDF Exports: Generate clean, standardized, and easily shareable PDF inventory lists directly from your phone to send to production or rental houses. β’ Damage Flagging: Instantly flag broken or missing equipment, complete with photo evidence, so nothing slips through the cracks before the shoot begins. β’ Offline-Capable: Prepping in a basement rental house with zero cell service? KitPrep works completely offline and automatically syncs everything the moment you reconnect. β’ Accountability Tags: Every uploaded photo and log is automatically tagged with the crew member's name, keeping a clear record of who prepped what. FIRST JOB FREE: We believe in letting the app prove its worth on the floor. β’ Joining is always free: Any crew member can join a project using an invite code and use the appβs full feature set at no cost. β’ First project is on us: You can create your first project and generate your first share code entirely for free. β’ Upgrade when you're ready: After your first free project, a single monthly or annual subscription unlocks the ability to host unlimited cloud projects and generate invite codes for future jobs. Built for speed, reliability, and the realities of the prep floor, KitPrep is the modern tool every camera department needs to get the job done right. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://alwaysshaw1.github.io/kitprep-privacy/
Cyril
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Forward anything school-related to Cyril, an email, a reminder, even a photo of a paper letter, and Cyril reads it and turns it into one clear plan for your family. Every date, deadline and to-do, sorted by child, labelled by school. Seven days free. One subscription covers your whole household (up to five adults). School admin has a way of piling up. The newsletters, the payment reminders, the class chat, the letter at the bottom of the school bag. It arrives from everywhere, and somehow it all lands on you. Cyril sorts it. YOUR SCHOOL'S DATES, ALREADY IN Pick your school and its term dates, half terms and INSET days are already in your plan, for thousands of schools. Where your school publishes a calendar, Cyril reads that too and keeps it current. A PLAN THAT BUILDS ITSELF Forward what the school sends and Cyril pulls out every date, deadline and payment. Everything flows into your own Apple or Google calendar. REMINDERS YOU CAN TRUST Cyril nudges you the evening before, not after. The consent form, the kit, the payment, the non-uniform day, the trip. Nothing slips through. ASK CYRIL ANYTHING "What does Olivia have this week?" "When does term end?" Cyril answers from your own school updates, showing where each answer came from. THE WHOLE FAMILY, ON THE SAME PAGE One subscription covers your whole household. Invite both parents and anyone who helps with the school run, so everyone sees the same plan. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Cyril never reads your inbox. You forward only what matters, and your family's information stays yours. Sort your school admin, and get your head back. Terms of Service: https://meetcyril.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://meetcyril.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: KitPrep at none against Cyril's shown. Cyril's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. KitPrep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cyril sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
KitPrep ships an update every 5 days, Cyril every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | KitPrep | Cyril |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Shaw | LIOT LIMITED |
In-app purchases
KitPrep
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annual$49.991 Year
Cyril
- Family Β· Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Cyril Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Family Β· Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- Cyril Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Family Β· Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Cyril Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year









