Have you met Callsheet?
The home screen. Clutter free (except for what you want).
Callsheet is an ad-free, iOS-first designed alternative to IMDB. Less clutter, less services play, no ads. You search and find what you're looking for then move on with your day.
It's a fantastic app by Casey Liss. Within 3 of the free searches, I was instantly subscribing for $10 a year.
What I love:
Designed for iOS
Callsheet doesn't get in my way. I search for a TV show or movie, it returns results. The interface is buttery smooth and designed for iOS. Not tricks, custom UI shenanigans, or other weird UI oddities. You hit the search box at the bottom and get on with your day.
Power user features
It's designed for the curiosity inclined. Want to know if a moving has mid or post-credit scenes? Callsheet has you covered. Wondering how old an actor was at time of filming? Callsheet has you covered. Don't want to spoil a show because a supporting actor is only on for a few episodes? Callsheet has that too! It gives you options to customize your experience.
The Callsheet user interface shows you when there’s post-credit scenes.
What I wish it had:
Honestly, much of this is out of Callsheet's control:
Games, Lebowski
With video games employing so much voice talent, having a way to see who voiced the new Mario or Solid Snake is a killer feature. When I asked if game credits were on the table, Casey promptly replied to my question about integrating games. It sounds like it's not off the table, just in need of the right source of data. If you know one, please suggest!
Photos
Would love to see more photos around the movies or cast. Very hard given copyright, I'm guessing. Fortunately, Callsheet links out to IMDB if you're hoping to see still frames or a red-carpet ceremony from the past.
Why should any of us suffer IMDB (sorry, Android folk). We all deserve a better experience. Callsheet is a reminder that apps can be fun, playful and purpose-driven. Try it!