# ShotBOT vs Streaming Player

The clearest difference is price: Streaming Player at Free against ShotBOT's $29.99. Streaming Player also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). ShotBOT's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Streaming Player is free to download; ShotBOT costs $29.99 up front. ShotBOT sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Streaming Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Streaming Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streaming Player has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ShotBOT ships an update every 11 days, Streaming Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShotBOT | Streaming Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotbot/id943132755/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streaming-player/id1606732674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **14.5** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Todd Freese](https://appshunter.io/developer/943132754) | [Colorfront](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606732676) |

## What reviewers say

### ShotBOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotbot/id943132755)

This app helps visual effects supervisors meticulously track production notes for film, TV, and commercials. It allows for detailed scene and take logging, image annotation, and report generation for VFX teams. Advanced features are available via in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Track general scenes or individual takes, Print or email comprehensive shooting reports, Built-in drawing and annotation feature, Supports multi-camera shoots, User-defined presets for fast data entry, Tag scenes for organization, Take pictures or import images for reference

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShotBOT Tracking Marks | $4.99 | one-time |
| ShotBOT Cloud - 30 Day Subscription | $4.99 | one-time |
| ShotBOT JSON Export | $9.99 | one-time |
| ShotBOT TSV Text Export | $9.99 | one-time |
| ShotBOT Teradek Live Video | $49.99 | one-time |
| ShotBOT VES Export | $74.99 | one-time |


### Streaming Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streaming-player/id1606732674)

This app offers a high-fidelity streaming solution designed for color-critical professional work, operating efficiently even at global-average home internet speeds. It provides a robust platform for professionals who need to maintain visual integrity during remote collaboration or review.

**Highlights:** High-fidelity streaming, Operates at global-average internet speeds, Maintains color critical fidelity, Professional video review, Remote collaboration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShotBOT free?

ShotBOT costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Streaming Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShotBOT or Streaming Player?

Streaming Player is rated higher. ShotBOT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Streaming Player averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do ShotBOT or Streaming Player have ads?

Neither ShotBOT nor Streaming Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShotBOT or Streaming Player?

ShotBOT ships an update every 11 days, and Streaming Player every 2 months. Most recently, ShotBOT was updated on October 4, 2026 and Streaming Player on September 28, 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.*