# iAnnotate 4 vs Scriptation

The clearest difference is price: Scriptation at Free against iAnnotate 4's $9.99. Scriptation also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 52%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). iAnnotate 4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scriptation is free to download; iAnnotate 4 costs $9.99 up front. Scriptation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. iAnnotate 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iAnnotate 4 against 4.8 for Scriptation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.9K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of iAnnotate 4's written reviews are positive against 76% of Scriptation's.

iAnnotate 4 ships an update every 2 months, Scriptation fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iAnnotate 4 | Scriptation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iannotate-4-pdfs-and-more/id1093924230/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-annotate-scripts/id1094587086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Branchfire, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284975584) | [Scriptation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/970111950) |

## What reviewers say

### iAnnotate 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iannotate-4-pdfs-and-more/id1093924230)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows users to read, annotate, and share various document types including PDFs, Office files, images, and web pages. It offers a wide range of annotation tools, cloud storage integration, and advanced features for efficient document management and markup.

**Highlights:** Annotate PDFs, Office files, images, and web pages, Extensive annotation tools (pen, highlighter, typewriter, stamps), Cloud storage integration (Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive), Web page markup and PDF conversion, Multi-document tabbed interface, Side-by-side document viewing, Flatten annotations for secure sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for annotations
- 🚀 Excellent for academic/professional use
- 🚀 Seamless Dropbox integration
- 👍 Customizable toolbars
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent file management and syncing
- 🐛 Unreliable offline functionality
- 🐛 Clunky interface and navigation
- 🐛 Issues with Apple Pencil support

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing annotations
- Inability to open/save files offline
- Blurry text rendering after OCR
- Inconsistent page numbering
- Unreliable Dropbox/cloud syncing

**Requested features**

- Ability to copy/paste annotations
- Eraser tool improvements
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts
- Dark mode option
- Improved search functionality


### 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 iAnnotate 4 free?

iAnnotate 4 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scriptation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iAnnotate 4 or Scriptation?

Scriptation is rated higher. iAnnotate 4 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Scriptation averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do iAnnotate 4 or Scriptation have ads?

Neither iAnnotate 4 nor Scriptation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iAnnotate 4 or Scriptation?

iAnnotate 4 ships an update every 2 months, and Scriptation fortnightly. Most recently, iAnnotate 4 was updated on October 28, 2026 and Scriptation on October 26, 2026.

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