# Scenarist: Script Writer — Professional Screenwriting

> Professional screenwriting app with smart formatting and dictation. (iPhone/iPad app by Mykola Viunyk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenarist-script-writer/id6762529535 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mykola Viunyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844988043)
- Category: Productivity, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Italian
- Released: 2026-04-21
- Data updated: 2026-10-23
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenarist-script-writer/id6762529535/reviews.md

## What is Scenarist?

Scenarist is the screenwriting app built for writers who take their craft seriously. Whether you're drafting your first short film or polishing a feature-length screenplay, Scenarist gives you industry-standard tools in a beautiful, distraction-free interface.

WRITE WITH CONFIDENCE
Smart formatting automatically applies proper screenplay structure as you type. Scene headings, action, dialogue, parentheticals, transitions — everything lands in the right place without manual formatting. Just write, and Scenarist handles the rest.

BUILT FOR FULL-LENGTH SCRIPTS
Scenarist stays responsive as your script grows. A hundred-page feature keeps up with your typing, scrolls smoothly, and jumps between scenes instantly.

DICTATE YOUR SCRIPT (PRO)
Speak your screenplay and watch it format itself. Say "new scene," "character John," or "cut to" and Scenarist builds properly typed elements as you talk — entirely on-device, no account, no cloud. Voice commands recognize English only.

FREE FEATURES
• Up to 3 scripts with full editor access
• Smart auto-formatting for all screenplay elements
• Auto-complete for scene headings and characters
• Dual dialogue
• Scene numbering and page breaks
• PDF and Fountain export
• iCloud sync across all your devices
• Find & replace
• Focus mode for distraction-free writing
• Notes and bookmarks on any element
• Dark mode support
• Keyboard shortcuts for iPad
• Recently Deleted — restore any script within 30 days
• Full interface in English, Italian and German

SCENARIST PRO — UNLOCK EVERYTHING
Upgrade to Pro for the complete professional toolkit:
• Unlimited scripts
• Final Draft (.fdx) export for production workflows
• Voice to Script — hands-free dictation with spoken formatting commands
• Teleprompter — full-screen auto-scrolling reader for filming and table reads
• Revision tracking with industry-standard color coding
• Script statistics and pacing analysis
• Character dialogue reports
• Read aloud — hear your script element by element
• Script validation for formatting issues
• Title page editor with contact info
• Index cards for visual story structure
• Print-ready script preview
• Color-coded markers for review

FOR CONTENT CREATORS
Scenarist isn't only for features. Switch to YouTube or short-form mode and you get element types built for video: hooks, B-roll notes, on-screen text, ad placements, sponsor reads, and timestamps. Pair it with the Pro teleprompter and you can write a script and shoot from it on the same phone.

PRO PRICING
Choose what fits: a monthly plan, an annual plan that saves you over 60%, or a one-time Lifetime unlock with no subscription at all. Monthly and annual plans start with a 7-day free trial. Prices shown in your local currency below.

YOUR SCRIPTS, YOUR DEVICE
All scripts are stored on your device and optionally synced through your personal iCloud account. We never see your work. No account required. No data collection. No ads.

EXPORT ANYWHERE
Share your screenplay in industry-standard formats:
• PDF — perfectly formatted, ready to print or submit
• Final Draft (.fdx) — the production standard (Pro)
• Fountain (.fountain) — plain-text screenplay format

Built by a filmmaker, for filmmakers.

Terms of use: https://scenaristapp.com/terms.html

## Key features

- Smart auto-formatting
- On-device speech recognition
- Unlimited script creation
- PDF and Fountain export
- iCloud sync
- Revision tracking (Pro)
- Script statistics (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Name: Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scenarist Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Is Scenarist safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Scenarist.

## Is Scenarist legit?

Scenarist: Script Writer appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Scenarist is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenarist-script-writer/id6762529535/reviews.md

### 1/5 — I hate this app

*2026-09-30*

I’m writing a show on my iPad this app keeps changing the dialogue text to the character block and I know I can easily fix that but it won’t let me go to the menu or do anything at all I’m just stuck writing nothing this whole time I’m just gonna stick to google doc

**Developer response:** I'm really sorry Scenarist got in the way of your writing — that's the opposite of what it's for, and thank you for telling me exactly what happened.

You found a real bug. On the on-screen keyboard, Return was adding a line break inside the current block instead of starting the next one, so dialogue ended up inside the character block. On top of that, the element buttons above the keyboard added a new block instead of fixing the current one, which made it feel like there was no way out.

The latest update fixes all of it:
• Return now moves you to the next element (Character → Dialogue → Character) like it should
• The element buttons above the keyboard change the block you're in
• With a keyboard attached, ⌘1–⌘6 set the element type and Tab cycles it

If part of your show still has dialogue stuck inside character blocks, email me at support@scenaristapp.com and I'll help you sort it out. I'd love for you to give it another try.

— Nik, Scenarist developer

### 5/5 — Life changer

*2026-09-09*

I’m new in screenwriting. This app helps me write more professionally and helps with all technicalities I don’t know yet. Really grateful. Thinking about getting a lifetime before it goes up in price. Too good of a deal to miss

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-08-05*

Great app for all scripts needs! Autocomplete thing is awesome! All the stuff in it is great!

### 5/5 — Best app for professional screenwriting

*2026-07-23*

Didn’t know how much I needed it. It’s such a helpful resource. I now spend less time on my scripts. Everything is well organized now and easy to work with. Pro tools are awesome. Subscription is totally worth it. So happy. Huge thank you to developer

## Frequently asked questions about Scenarist

### What are the main features of Scenarist?

Scenarist offers smart auto-formatting for screenplay elements, on-device dictation, unlimited script creation, and export to PDF and Fountain formats. It also includes iCloud sync and a focus mode for distraction-free writing.

### What does Scenarist Pro offer?

Scenarist Pro unlocks advanced features such as Final Draft (.fdx) export, revision tracking with color coding, script statistics, character dialogue reports, and index cards for visual story structure.

### How much does Scenarist Pro cost?

Scenarist Pro is available through a subscription model. Users can choose a monthly plan for $6.99/month or an annual plan for $49.99/year, both including a 7-day free trial.

### Does Scenarist have ads?

No, Scenarist is completely ad-free. The developers emphasize user privacy and do not collect data or display advertisements within the application.

### What devices is Scenarist available on?

Scenarist is available for iPhone and iPad, allowing users to sync their work across devices using iCloud.

### How often is Scenarist updated?

The app was last updated on July 21, 2026, indicating a recent update. Users can expect ongoing improvements and feature additions.

### Can I export my script in industry-standard formats?

Yes, Scenarist allows you to export your screenplay in PDF and Fountain formats. The Pro version also offers export to Final Draft (.fdx), which is a production standard.

### Is Scenarist suitable for beginners?

Yes, Scenarist is designed for writers of all levels. Its smart auto-formatting and intuitive interface make it easy for beginners to structure their screenplays correctly.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.1 — 2026-10-19

Minor improvements.

### 1.8 — 2026-10-14

Select, copy and paste whole lines, and paste in scenes from other apps.

Select several lines at once — dialogue, action, whole scenes — then copy, cut, duplicate, change their type or delete them in one go. Touch and hold a line and choose Select, or tap More > Select Lines.
Copied lines paste into any of your scripts exactly as they were.
Paste a scene from Notes, an email or a chat, and it comes in as screenplay lines: scene headings, characters, dialogue.
With a keyboard on iPad and Mac, ⌘C, ⌘X, ⌘V and ⌘A work on selected lines, and the arrow keys move between them.
Press Return on an empty character line to turn it into action.
A line that starts with a word like "iPhone", an @handle or a link keeps its lowercase first letter.
Index Cards: Delete Scene now deletes the whole scene, not just its heading.
Upgrade to Pro from a locked feature, and that feature opens right away.
Parentheticals that older exports wrapped in double parentheses, like ((quiet)), are fixed.

### 1.7 — 2026-10-12

Page counts that match Final Draft, deletes that reach all your devices, and faster iCloud sync.

Page counts now match Final Draft: 54 lines a page, and long speeches and action continue on the next page with (MORE) and (CONT'D). Most scripts come out a few pages shorter than before.
The same script now has the same number of pages on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Deleting a script now deletes it on your other devices too. It goes to Recently Deleted there, so you can restore it for 30 days. If you'd changed it on the other device in the meantime, your changes are kept.
iCloud now downloads only what's changed, so the app is ready sooner when you open it or come back to it, and uses much less data.
Scripts over 275 pages now sync with iCloud.
Mac: right-click a script in Recently Deleted to restore it.
Update Scenarist on all your devices so deletes reach every one of them.

### 1.6.1 — 2026-10-10

Safer iCloud sync between your devices, and fixes for writing with a keyboard.

- iCloud: a script left open on one device could overwrite newer changes you'd made on another. It now picks up those changes when you switch back to the app.
- If the same script is changed on two devices before they sync, both versions are kept: the other one is saved next to it as "… (iCloud copy)". Nothing is overwritten.
- Changes that couldn't upload, for example while you were offline, are sent the next time you open the app.
- Scene headings are no longer autocorrected, so "int." stays INT. instead of turning into ISN'T.
- Go to Scene (⌘L): scenes show their real numbers, typing a number jumps straight to that scene, and the arrow keys and Return work.
- Mac: the app no longer closes at the end of the welcome screens.
- Fixed a white screen that could appear at launch.
- The sync status no longer flashes "iCloud Unavailable" when the app opens.

### 1.6 — 2026-10-08

Rename your scripts, reliable typing with an iPad keyboard, and better PDFs.

- Rename any script: long-press it in the list. Changing the title on the Title Page renames it too.
- iPad with a keyboard: letters typed right after Return no longer go missing or land on the line above.
- Dual dialogue prints side by side in PDF and Preview, opens correctly in Final Draft, and Return now moves through the block without breaking it apart.
- Index Cards: the Timeline scrolls all the way, dragging a card moves the whole scene, and there's a new Move Up / Move Down.
- The PDF title page now prints everything you fill in: name, phone, based on, draft, agent and WGA number.
- Find & Replace: Replace All works whatever the capitalization, and whole-word search works.
- Scene headings like MOMENTS LATER and SAME DAY stay exactly as you typed them, and character names are no longer autocorrected.
- Fountain keeps act breaks and your contact details on export and import.
- Purchases on iPad no longer get stuck.
- Lots of smaller fixes.

Free plan: new installs now include 3 scripts, and unlimited scripts come with Scenarist Pro. If you already use Scenarist, nothing changes — you keep unlimited scripts.

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