CrewCast
Keep your crew informed
Free · In‑App Purchases
CrewCast keeps your whole crew in sync. Designed specifically for film productions — from major studio sets to small indie shoots — it puts everyone on the same beat: "Quiet on Set!", "Action!", "Cut!" reach every crew member instantly, with silent CUE signals during takes and live production status on the phones they already carry. Push-to-talk voice channels and group chats are built in — and it all works alongside your existing gear, so keep your radios for what they do best.
ACTION COORDINATION
- Instant production-wide alerts: "Quiet on Set!", "Action!", "Cut!"
- Non-blocking action banners — crew keeps working while staying informed
- Adjustable countdown timers for timed actions (Lunch, Break)
- CUE signals to actors and crew during takes
- Visual countdown timers and BPM pulses
- Lock screen notifications via Live Activities
VOICE CHANNELS
- Walkie-talkie style push-to-talk communication
- Open mic mode for continuous transmission
- Main channel for production-wide announcements
- Team channels for department-specific coordination
- Private group channels for quick collaborations
- Auto-reconnect keeps you connected on spotty set WiFi
- Toggle mic with AirPods or any Bluetooth headset
- Audio continues on lock screen via CallKit
GROUP CHATS
- Create group conversations with anyone on the production
- AI-generated chat names for quick identification
- Any group member can invite others
- Unread message badges so you never miss a message
- Team chat and production-wide chat built in
CREW & AD MANAGEMENT
- Promote or demote crew members to AD with a swipe
- Organize crew into teams (Camera, Sound, Lighting, etc.)
- QR code crew onboarding — scan to join
- AD invite QR codes for quick onboarding of assistant directors
HARDWARE INTEGRATION
- CrewCast Button for hands-free control
- Pair physical buttons via Bluetooth
- Trigger actions and CUEs from anywhere on set
BUILT FOR PRODUCTION
- Works reliably on set with poor connectivity
- Battery-efficient design for all-day shoots
- Dark mode optimized for low-light sets
- Also available on Mac for video village
- Designed with input from professional film crews
FLEXIBLE PRICING
- Subscribe monthly for ongoing productions
- Or buy a Day Pass (2/3/5/7 days) for a one-off shoot — no subscription needed
- Day passes stack and are only used on the days you actually run a production
Your AD triggers "Quiet on Set" and every crew member sees it instantly — no more missed calls.
Perfect for:
- Feature films and TV productions
- Documentary crews
- Commercial shoots
- Music video productions
- Live events and broadcasts
Free to try. Go Pro with a subscription — or grab a Day Pass (2/3/5/7 days) for one-off productions, no subscription required.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://crewcast.online/terms
Privacy Policy: https://crewcast.online/privacy
more ADJUSTMENTS AFTER 2.0
CUES TAB
- The main action sits centred with clear space to the other actions, so Lunch is not tapped by accident
- Global Cues stay at the top and step aside while an action runs
- Crew count in the Crew tab title, new check-in and check-out symbols
GLOBAL CUES
- Switch Global Cues off per production (Production Settings > Global Cues)
FIXES
- An app out of step with the server drops the production so you can rejoin with the QR code, instead of showing you as checked out
- The device that answers "Available" shows you checked in right away
- Chat: photos without a caption stand on their own, reactions sit on the bubble's corner
2.0.1 2d ago
CREWCAST 2.0 - A NEW LOOK, BUILT FOR THE SET
Everything is redesigned so the state of the set reads at a glance, in dark and in light.
A NEW DESIGN
- A clearer action screen: what is running, for how long, and one big button to end it
- Every running action has its own colour: Action is red, Rehearsal orange, Lunch periwinkle, Break blue, Wrap green
- A redesigned Live Activity and Dynamic Island
- A new app icon
GLOBAL CUES
- NEW: Three cues you name yourself, ready whatever is running
- Add a countdown and every phone reaches zero together
- Let a cue start an action at zero - count the crew in to "Action"
- Cancel a countdown and everyone sees CANCELLED at once
- Team leads can cue their own team
- Included with Indie, Pro and a Day Pass, with 5 free tries on Free
CHAT, THE WAY YOU EXPECT IT
- Reply to a message and react to it
- @mention a person, a team or everyone
- Send photos from the camera or your library
- Unread counts on every chat, and a "New messages" line where you left off
- Edit what you sent
- Mute a chat, or only hear about your mentions
- Rename a group, remove members and leave it
VOICE CHANNELS
- NEW: A Keep open button next to the talk button - tap it for hands-free, tap again to mute
- An open microphone closes by itself when the phone locks (you can change that in Settings)
- More reliable joining, muting and reconnecting
TEAMS
- Scan the owner's QR code to create your own team
- Team chats are private to the team
Plus many fixes, including a sign-in fix for phones that sat unused for a while.
Requires iOS 26 or later.
Questions or feedback? hello@crewcast.online
2.0 Oct 6
Cues, reworked from feedback on a live set:
- NEW: Cue Display mode - a set-safe black screen for talent showing only the cue numbers, lighting up the one that fires. No glare into the shot.
- Fire cues back to back - no more waiting for the previous one to clear
- Cue buttons stay visible and usable, also between takes
- Every production now has 6 cues
Quicker day-to-day:
- Lunch and Break start with one tap using your default duration
- QR code and Invite moved into Production Settings to declutter the Cues page
Production Phases - run your whole event in one production:
- NEW: Phases (Load-In > Show > Load-Out) on the Festival Stage and Live Music templates
- The AD switches phase from the Cues tab and everyone's action set follows instantly
- Crew see the current phase at a glance
- Rigging safety cues for stage build (Power Off, Clear Below, Overhead Work...)
Plus bug fixes and polish.
1.9 Aug 11
INCLUDED HARDWARE BUTTON LICENSES
- Indie subscriptions now include 1 CrewCast Button license — Pro includes 3
- Licenses are added to your account automatically and activated with a tap
FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Live Activities now behave correctly for one-shot messages vs ongoing calls
- More reliable push notification delivery and ordering
- Bug fixes across subscriptions, day passes, and joining
Questions or feedback? hello@crewcast.online
1.8.1 Jul 11
DAY PASSES — NO SUBSCRIPTION NEEDED
Working a one-off shoot, a wedding, or a festival weekend? Now you can buy just the days you need instead of a monthly plan.
DAY PASSES
- Buy 2, 3, 5, or 7 days of full Pro access — voice channels, teams, everything
- Days stack: buy more and they add to your pool
- A day is only used while you actually run a production — unused days wait for next time
- Just turn on "Use day pass" when you create a production
START FASTER WITH TEMPLATES
- Pick a production type when you create — Feature Film, Theatre, and more
- Actions and CUE buttons come pre-configured, so you're ready in seconds
SHARE YOUR JOIN CODE ANYWHERE
- Write your production's join code to an NFC tag — crew just taps to join
- Print a clean join-code card (QR) for the call sheet or the set wall
- Scan the code with the Camera app and you're straight in
Plus reliability fixes across joining, voice channels, and chat.
Questions or feedback? hello@crewcast.online
1.8 Jun 14
LIVE ACTIVITIES & SMARTER COORDINATION
CrewCast 1.7 brings production state to your Lock Screen, smarter timed actions, and a better-looking crew list.
LIVE ACTIVITIES
- Current action appears on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island
- Server-anchored countdown — every device sees the same time
- Tap the activity to jump straight into the production
- Auto-dismisses when the action ends or expires
EXTEND OR END EARLY
- Need five more minutes on lunch? Tap the call-off button to add time
- Need to cut short? End early with a quick reason
- Crew sees a structured chat message — "Lunch ended early" or "Lunch extended by 5 min" — so everyone stays aligned
SMARTER AVATARS
- Photo uploads are now properly center-cropped (no more squashed faces)
- Without an uploaded photo, CrewCast falls back to your Gravatar profile
- No Gravatar? You get a role-based icon — camera, microphone, megaphone, clapperboard, etc.
- Pick which source to use from your profile settings
BEHIND THE SCENES
- More reliable push notifications for chat and check-ins
- Faster production switching with multi-production support
- Account deletion now correctly removes all memberships and owned productions
Questions or feedback? hello@crewcast.online
1.7 May 26
PRIVATE & POLISHED
CrewCast 1.6.2 focuses on privacy, chat improvements, and smarter defaults.
CHAT IMPROVEMENTS
- Per-chat message drafts — switch between chats without losing what you're typing
- "Message to Camera..." placeholder shows which chat you're writing to
- Blue message bubbles for a cleaner, familiar look
- Swipe down on the text field to dismiss the keyboard
- Removed the "All" combined view — you're always in a specific conversation
PRIVACY
- Team and group chats are now truly private — only members can see them
- AD no longer has automatic access to team or group conversations
- Chat download includes full history for accountability
- AI content moderation enabled by default on new productions (flag-only, medium sensitivity)
CHANNEL INVITES
- "Join" button on channel invite banners now works instantly
- Channel invites show the correct channel name
- Any channel creator can call crew to their channel
RELIABILITY
- Improved push notification delivery across all devices
- Fixed group chat creation error
- Silent channel reconnect — no more audio artifacts
Questions or feedback? hello@crewcast.online
1.6.2 Apr 19
ROCK-SOLID VOICE CHANNELS
This update focuses on making voice channels bulletproof for real production use.
CHANNEL STABILITY
- Channels now reconnect silently — no more audible clicks or pops during auto-reconnect
- Fixed audio engine error when stopping and restarting channels
- Improved audio session handling between channel switches
CHANNEL INVITES
- "Join" button on channel invite banners now works — tap to join instantly
- Channel invites show the correct channel name instead of "Main"
- Any channel creator can now call crew members to their channel, not just the AD
SUBSCRIPTION & RESTORE
- Subscriptions are now detected automatically after reinstalling the app
- Added "Restore Purchases" button in subscription settings
- Loading indicator while checking subscription status
- Clear downgrade info when you already have a higher tier
NOTIFICATIONS
- Production deleted notifications now say "Production Wrapped" with a friendly message
- Removed from production shows helpful guidance to contact the AD
- The person who deletes a production no longer gets notified about it
- Fixed duplicate notifications for channel invites
RELIABILITY
- Fixed push notifications not arriving after switching between TestFlight and debug builds
- Improved device token management for consistent notification delivery
- Error reports now capture detailed information for faster debugging
- Chat history is preserved when guest users sign out
Thank you for using CrewCast on your productions! Questions or feedback? Reach out at hello@crewcast.online
1.6.1 Apr 12
A BETTER SET EXPERIENCE
CrewCast 1.6 is packed with new ways to communicate and stay coordinated on set.
GROUP CHATS
- Create group conversations with anyone on the production
- AI-generated chat names so you can tell groups apart at a glance
- Any member can invite others — no waiting for the AD
- Unread badges keep you on top of every conversation
- Join and leave notifications so you know who's in the loop
NON-BLOCKING ACTIONS
- Actions no longer take over the full screen
- Slim banner at the top shows current action with live countdown
- Colored border around the screen for at-a-glance status
- Brief flash overlay when an action starts, then back to what you were doing
- Adjustable duration for timed actions — set Lunch or Break length before starting
VOICE CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS
- Auto-reconnect when connection drops — no more manual rejoining
- Improved stability with better audio session handling
- Clearer separation between voice channels and text chats
- Better channel lifecycle: channels now properly create and close
CUES TAB
- Renamed from "Set" — the Cues tab is now your action control center
- New Break action (15 min default, adjustable)
- Timer icon on timed actions so you know which ones count down
- Sortable actions for your preferred workflow
AD ROLE MANAGEMENT
- Promote crew members to AD with a swipe in the crew list
- Remove AD privileges the same way
- Orange "AD" badge shows who has admin access
- Share AD-specific invite QR codes
UNIFIED DESIGN
- Consistent card-based UI across Channels, Chat, and Crew views
- New widget bar for quick access to key functions
- Custom icons throughout the app
- Smoother animations and haptic feedback
MULTI-PRODUCTION FIXES
- Fixed notification state when switching between productions
- Fixed rejoining a production after leaving
- Improved chat and channel scoping per production
Also available on Mac for use at video village.
Thank you for using CrewCast! Reach out at support@crewcast.dk with feedback.
1.6 Mar 26
SUBSCRIPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE!
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CrewCast 1.5.2 enables subscription purchases for premium features.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
• Indie, Pro, and Studio tiers available
• Unlock voice channels, teams, and group channels
• Channel minutes included monthly
• Manage your subscription in Profile → Subscription
CHANNEL MINUTES
• Track your voice channel usage
• Purchase additional minutes as needed
• View usage dashboard with predictions
All the great features from 1.5 are now fully unlockable:
VOICE CHANNELS
• Push-to-talk walkie-talkie communication
• Open mic mode with headset toggle
• Main, Team, and Group channels
• See who's connected and speaking
HEADSET SUPPORT
• Toggle mic with AirPods or Bluetooth headset
• Audio continues when phone is locked
• Seamless CallKit integration
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Thank you for using CrewCast! Reach out at support@crewcast.dk with feedback.
1.5.2 Feb 13
SUBSCRIPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE!
CrewCast 1.5.1 enables subscription purchases for premium features.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
• Indie, Pro, and Studio tiers available
• Unlock voice channels, teams, and group channels
• Channel minutes included monthly
• Manage your subscription in Profile → Subscription
CHANNEL MINUTES
• Track your voice channel usage
• Purchase additional minutes as needed
• View usage dashboard with predictions
All the great features from 1.5 are now fully unlockable:
VOICE CHANNELS
• Push-to-talk walkie-talkie communication
• Open mic mode with headset toggle
• Main, Team, and Group channels
• See who's connected and speaking
HEADSET SUPPORT
• Toggle mic with AirPods or Bluetooth headset
• Audio continues when phone is locked
• Seamless CallKit integration
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Thank you for using CrewCast! Reach out at support@crewcast.dk with feedback.
1.5.1 Feb 12
VOICE CHANNELS ARE HERE!
CrewCast 1.5 introduces real-time voice communication for your production crew.
NEW: VOICE CHANNELS
• Push-to-talk walkie-talkie communication
• Open mic mode - toggle with the "Hold to talk" switch
• Main channel for production-wide announcements
• Team channels for department coordination
• Create private group channels on the fly
NEW: HEADSET SUPPORT
• Toggle your mic with AirPods or Bluetooth headset
• Press play/pause to switch between muted and open mic
• Audio continues when your phone is locked
• Seamless CallKit integration
NEW: CHANNEL SWITCHING
• Switch between channels while keeping your mic open
• Your audio follows you to the new channel
• See who's connected and who's speaking
• Ping crew members who haven't joined yet
IMPROVEMENTS
• Smoother PTT button responsiveness
• Better connection handling for spotty set WiFi
• Updated Now Playing info shows channel status
• Performance improvements across the app
Thank you for using CrewCast! We love hearing from film crews about how we can make your shoots run smoother. Reach out at support@crewcast.dk with feedback.
1.5 Feb 2
TEAMS & COMMUNICATION
• Organize crew into teams with dedicated team leads
• Team chat for quick coordination
• Production-wide chat for announcements
• Check-in system to verify crew availability
CONNECTIVITY
• Offline banner shows when network drops mid-session
• Improved error handling with retry options
PRIVACY
• Export your data via Profile → About → Export My Data
IMPROVEMENTS
• Better Sign in with Apple name handling
• Chat auto-closes when action is triggered
• Various bug fixes and UI improvements
1.4.0 Jan 3
• Sign in with Apple — Secure, private authentication with just a tap
• Live Activities — See production status on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without opening the app
• Notification Preferences — Choose exactly which notifications you want to receive
• Improved reliability for action updates and crew status
• Performance improvements and bug fixes
1.3.1 12/04/2025
• Sign in with Apple — upgrade your anonymous account to a full user profile for access to upcoming premium features
• New color scheme & UI polish — refreshed look across key screens, better contrast, smoother transitions
• Fixed screen blinking issues — improved visuals, no more flicker when switching views
• Under-the-hood optimizations & bug fixes — faster load times, more stable connections
1.3 10/08/2025
The name of the app has changed to CrewCast, that is a reference to BroadCast / NarrowCast more in the direction of the app's functionality
1.2 09/23/2025
Bug fix, removed crash when opening from message
1.0.2 08/25/2025
More stabil handling of the connection.
Sound on Quiet action
45 minutes countdown on lunch
1.0.1 08/13/2025
ADJUSTMENTS AFTER 2.0
CUES TAB
- The main action sits centred with clear space to the other actions, so Lunch is not tapped by accident
- Global Cues stay at the top and step aside while an action runs
- Crew count in the Crew tab title, new check-in and check-out symbols
GLOBAL CUES
- Switch Global Cues off per production (Production Settings > Global Cues)
FIXES
- An app out of step with the server drops the production so you can rejoin with the QR code, instead of showing you as checked out
- The device that answers "Available" shows you checked in right away
- Chat: photos without a caption stand on their own, reactions sit on the bubble's corner
more Version 2.0.1 2d ago
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