# DigiSlate vs SwitchTake

The clearest difference is rating: SwitchTake at 5.0 against DigiSlate's 3.9. SwitchTake also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). DigiSlate's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DigiSlate sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SwitchTake asks for nothing beyond the download.

SwitchTake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DigiSlate has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DigiSlate | SwitchTake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digislate/id805684949/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchtake/id1547676794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wimbledon Sound](https://appshunter.io/developer/403053957) | [EZOT, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/862586831) |

## What reviewers say

### DigiSlate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digislate/id805684949)

This app provides a free digital clapperboard for video production, offering full-screen display and customizable slate details. It allows for easy syncing with swipe or volume button claps and includes advanced features like music mode and timecode support.

**Highlights:** Full screen clapper board, Music Mode (in-app purchase), Editable slate titles, Save and load slates, Swipe or volume button clap, Auto take increment, Multiple sync sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Music Mode | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Customizable fields and titles
- 🚀 Fast and efficient for syncing
- 💰 Good value (especially free version)
- ✅ Reliable and stable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Clap sound too quiet
- 🔊 Volume control issues
- 🚫 Ads can be intrusive
- ⏳ Clap visual disappears too quickly
- 🐛 Bugs in project/slate management

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot change date and time
- Frame numbers do not correspond to frame rate
- Clap and sound off by a few frames
- Renaming titles/notes not consistent
- Project/slate saving and deletion issues

**Requested features**

- Increase clap volume
- Allow clap visual to remain on screen longer
- Add iCloud integration for syncing slates
- Option for 12-hour time format
- Bluetooth sync for camera (BMPCC4K)


### SwitchTake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchtake/id1547676794)

Streamline your video editing process by making edits and organizing footage as you film. This app allows for intuitive swipe gestures to set in/out points, cut unwanted takes, and create blooper reels. It also helps manage and sequence clips for seamless import into professional editing software.

**Highlights:** Live video editing with swipe gestures, Set in/out points and cut bad takes, Create blooper reels, Organize and rename video clips, Multi-clip scene director for sequencing, Generate import files for professional editors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DigiSlate free?

DigiSlate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SwitchTake free?

SwitchTake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DigiSlate or SwitchTake?

SwitchTake is rated higher. DigiSlate averages 3.9 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while SwitchTake averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DigiSlate or SwitchTake have ads?

Neither DigiSlate nor SwitchTake shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DigiSlate or SwitchTake?

DigiSlate ships an update monthly, and SwitchTake monthly. Most recently, DigiSlate was updated on October 7, 2026 and SwitchTake on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*