Raccorder
Raccorder is a production documentation tool for script supervisors that generates PDF reports and links media to specific scenes on iOS and Android.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the manual friction of cross-referencing daily production logs with media assets, replacing fragmented paper-based workflows with a unified digital repository.
For Script supervisors and production professionals in film and television.
What does it look like?
Key features
Generates daily reports, VFX logs, and lined scripts in PDF and Excel formats.
Synchronizes timecode via Tentacle hardware integration.
Links images, videos, and audio notes directly to specific shots.
How much does it cost?
Subscription-based model with non-renewable IAP terms, segmenting users into Lite and Pro tiers.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
Raccorder has been inactive for 360 days, falling well outside the threshold for active development. The release history shows only two updates across different platforms over the observed window, indicating a lack of consistent maintenance or feature iteration. With no updates in the last year, the app is currently in a zombie state.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews mixed. Users appreciate professional users in the television industry rely on the app for organizing episode notes and daily reports and responsive support team helps users troubleshoot device-specific issues to ensure the app functions as intended.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Professional users in the television industry rely on the app for organizing episode notes and daily reports
- Responsive support team helps users troubleshoot device-specific issues to ensure the app functions as intended
- Critical rendering errors post-update prevent users from loading scripts and viewing content within the app
12 of 12 recent reviews analyzed · moderate confidence · Mixed overall
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Competitive landscape for Raccorder
How's the Productivity market?
Raccorder maintains a niche position in the productivity category, though its 3.0-star rating across 38 total platform ratings reflects the impact of recent stability regressions.
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Key takeaways for Raccorder
Where is it heading?
The production documentation market is shifting toward integrated, cloud-synced workflows, leaving Raccorder's static, bug-prone rendering engine exposed. Without a return to a consistent release cadence, the app will likely lose its professional user base to more stable, actively maintained alternatives.
- The 12-month release silence prevents the app from addressing critical rendering regressions, which erodes trust among professional users who rely on the tool for daily production.
- Billing complaints following cancellation attempts create a high churn risk, as users lose confidence in the subscription model and the developer's support integrity.
The SWOT
- Tentacle hardware integration for timecode sync creates a defensible barrier for professional production workflows
- Localized pricing could capture amateur segments currently deterred by the $54.99 annual tier
Next best moves
Rebuild script-rendering engine because users report scripts display as black blocks → restore core utility
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The 12-month release silence is not just a maintenance failure…
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Resolving the script-rendering failure is the only path to stabilizing the paid subscriber base, as the current inability to access work creates a high churn risk.
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Is Raccorder suitable for professional film production?
Does Raccorder offer an offline mode for sets with poor connectivity?
What happens to my data if I cancel my subscription?
Sources
- [1] Developer website, source
- [2] Play Store listing
- [3] App Store listing
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