ShotList vs PoseFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ShotList
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Walk onto every set with a plan. ShotList is the photographer's shoot planner. Plan the who, when, and where, build the shot list before the day, and check frames off on set so the must-gets never slip. Golden hour and blue hour are computed right on your device for any date and place. Gear packing starts from complete built-in packs instead of a blank page. THE SHOOT PLAN - Every shoot with its date and call time, client, location, and notes - A live readiness view: shots done, must-gets left, gear packed - A shoot-day timeline, hour by hour, checkable as the day runs THE SHOT LIST - List the frames you want: poses, details, moments - Star the must-gets so the critical frames stand out - On set, check shots off one-handed and watch the must-get counter fall GOLDEN HOUR, COMPUTED ON DEVICE - Sunrise, sunset, solar noon, day length, morning and evening golden hour, and both blue hours - Pick a city preset or type any coordinates, for any date - Pure solar math on the device, accurate to within a few minutes, no network needed - Handles the edges honestly, from midnight sun to polar night - Each shoot with coordinates shows its own light windows, ready to copy into the golden hour note GEAR PACKS THAT START FULL - Four complete built-in packs: portrait session, wedding day, landscape trip, product table - Apply a pack to any shoot and check gear off as you pack - Build your own pack templates for your kit CLIENTS, MODELS, AND CREW - Info cards with role, phone, and set notes - See how many shoots you have done together SCOUTED LOCATIONS - Save spots with reference photos from your library - Access notes, best-light notes, and coordinates that feed the light calculator SHOOT PLAN EXPORT (Lifetime) - A clean PDF of the whole plan: details, timeline, shot list with must-gets, gear checklist - A CSV of the same plan for spreadsheets PRIVATE AND IN SYNC - No account of ours, no analytics, no tracking - Your shoots live on your device and in your private iCloud, synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Delete all your data anytime from Settings FREE VS LIFETIME Free: plan 2 full shoots with everything included, all four built-in gear packs, the golden hour calculator, locations, contacts, and 1 custom pack template. Lifetime unlock: one single purchase of $14.99 USD, no subscription. Unlimited shoots, unlimited custom pack templates, and the shoot plan PDF and CSV export. ShotList is a planning tool for photographers. Light times are computed to within a few minutes; real light varies with weather and horizon.
PoseFlow
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PoseFlow helps photographers plan sessions, direct clients, and keep shoot-day details organized. Browse a large visual pose library for weddings, couples, families, maternity, pets, portraits, and more. Save favorites, build shoot-specific shot lists, and keep your active session ready when it is time to work. PoseFlow also brings weather and light planning into the same workflow. Check forecast details, sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and golden hour timing for your current location or a manually chosen shoot location and date. For wedding photographers, the built-in style guide provides concise prep notes for ceremony traditions and inclusive coverage considerations so you can plan with more care before the day begins. Key features: - Visual pose prompt library for fast client direction - Favorites and session shot lists - Upcoming shoot planning with name, date, and location - Weather, sunrise, sunset, daylight, and golden hour tools - Inclusive wedding style guide with expandable prep notes - Works offline for the built-in pose library, with network access used for weather and location search features
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PoseFlow at none against ShotList's 1. PoseFlow also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. ShotList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PoseFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ShotList | PoseFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | InnovaLabWorks | ERIK PAUL DAVIDSON |
In-app purchases
ShotList
- ShotList Lifetime$14.99
PoseFlow
No in-app purchases





