# Scriptation vs ScriptBuilder

Scriptation and ScriptBuilder both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Scriptation's written reviews are positive against 36% of ScriptBuilder's. Scriptation also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scriptation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and ScriptBuilder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scriptation holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scriptation has 3.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Scriptation's written reviews are positive against 36% of ScriptBuilder's.

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, ScriptBuilder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptation | ScriptBuilder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-annotate-scripts/id1094587086/reviews)** | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptbuilder/id1358448790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 247 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scriptation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/970111950) | [patrick ridd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139632147) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### ScriptBuilder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptbuilder/id1358448790)

Capture and develop screenplay ideas on the go. This app guides you through clarifying your movie concept, structuring your story arc with act builders, and fleshing out characters and scenes with targeted questions. Prepare to write compelling stories with a solid foundation.

**Highlights:** Idea clarification questions, Story arc structure (Act 1, 2, 3), Character development prompts, Scene building guidance, On-the-go idea capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access (1 Month) | $5.99 | per month |
| All Access (1 year) | $49.99 | per year |
| Character Builder | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scene Builder | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Access (Lifetime) | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Breaks acts into chunks
- 👍 Great idea and layout
- 💡 Useful for structuring stories
- 💡 Helps with character and story development
- 💡 Good for outlining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay to create features
- 💸 In-app purchases are expensive
- 💸 Unfair pricing model
- 💸 Hidden costs in purchases
- 💸 Forced to pay for access to scripts

**Reported bugs**

- Save function not working
- App crashes frequently
- App freezes
- Data loss after crashes
- Content deleted after saving

**Requested features**

- Fix bugs
- Improve save functionality
- Add autosave system
- Add dark mode
- Add notepad for drafts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriptation free?

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

### Is ScriptBuilder free?

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

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

Scriptation is rated higher. Scriptation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while ScriptBuilder averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Scriptation or ScriptBuilder have ads?

Neither Scriptation nor ScriptBuilder shows ads.

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

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, and ScriptBuilder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scriptation was updated on October 29, 2026 and ScriptBuilder on October 24, 2026.

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