# Raccorder vs Scriptation

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scriptation at 76% against Raccorder's 0%. Scriptation also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Raccorder's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Raccorder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Scriptation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scriptation holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scriptation has 3.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Raccorder's written reviews are positive against 76% of Scriptation's.

Raccorder ships an update monthly, Scriptation fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raccorder | Scriptation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raccorder/id1033658233/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-annotate-scripts/id1094587086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 64 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AZCONA FERNANDEZ SARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033658232) | [Scriptation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/970111950) |

## What reviewers say

### Raccorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raccorder/id1033658233)

Streamline your film production workflow with this app. It automates daily report generation in PDF, captures time, photos, video, and audio simultaneously, and allows for custom information display and audio notes. Manage scenes and search through your project data efficiently.

**Highlights:** Automated daily PDF reports, Simultaneous media capture (photo, video, audio), Customizable report information, Audio notes for shots, Scene and text search, Integrated stopwatch and execution time tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of Raccorder | $12.99 | per month |
| 6 Months of Raccorder. | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Month of Raccorder | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months of Raccorder. | $18.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months of Raccorder. | $40.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year of Raccorder. | $74.99 | one-time |


### Scriptation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-annotate-scripts/id1094587086)

This Emmy-winning app revolutionizes script annotation for film and TV professionals. It intelligently transfers your notes and markups to new script revisions, saving significant time. Organize all your production documents digitally and enhance your rehearsal process with advanced features.

**Highlights:** Intelligent note transfer to new revisions, Comprehensive annotation tools, Digital production binder organization, Annotation layers for note separation, Page Maker for custom inserts, Auto-highlight for character lines, Read/rehearse/record modes

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scriptation Industry Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Scriptation AI | $19.99 | per month |
| Scriptation AI | $39.99 | per month |
| Scriptation Industry Pro | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Scriptation AI | $59.99 | per month |
| Scriptation Industry Pro | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| Scriptation AI | $79.99 | per month |
| Scriptation AI | $99.99 | per month |
| Scriptation Industry Pro | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for script prep and organization
- 🚀 Seamless transfer of notes between script versions
- 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
- 👍 Helpful for various departments (directors, actors, etc.)
- 👍 Reduces paper usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Issues with iCloud/Dropbox sync
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔧 Some features could be more intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Annotations disappearing or shifting when transferring to new script versions
- Inability to open password-protected scripts
- Unreliable performance on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create new scripts
- Improved text editing and formatting tools
- Better integration with other production apps
- Handwriting recognition for notes
- More customization options for the toolbar and layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raccorder free?

Raccorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scriptation free?

Scriptation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Raccorder or Scriptation?

Scriptation is rated higher. Raccorder averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Scriptation averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Raccorder or Scriptation have ads?

Neither Raccorder nor Scriptation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Raccorder or Scriptation?

Raccorder ships an update monthly, and Scriptation fortnightly. Most recently, Raccorder was updated on November 1, 2026 and Scriptation on November 2, 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.*