# Scriptation vs Storyist 4

The clearest difference is rating: Scriptation at 4.8 against Storyist 4's 4.3. Scriptation also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 44%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scriptation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Storyist 4 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scriptation holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scriptation has 3.6K ratings behind it against 394, 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 44% of Storyist 4's.

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, Storyist 4 every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptation | Storyist 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-annotate-scripts/id1094587086/reviews)** | [4.3 (394 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyist-4/id1423912340/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 394 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 44.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 247 MB | 21 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) | [Storyist Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/438008297) |

## 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


### Storyist 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyist-4/id1423912340)

This app provides a robust writing environment for authors and screenwriters. It allows for detailed story outlining, manuscript creation with rich text editing, and seamless revision on any device. Organize all your writing projects in one place for easy access and collaboration.

**Highlights:** Rich text editor with comments and images, Index card outlining and story sheets, Manuscript and screenplay formatting, Cloud storage and collaboration support, Import/export text and images, Support for various file formats

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Storyist 4 Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Storyist 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast iCloud synchronization across devices
- 💰 One-time purchase with no subscription fees
- 📝 Excellent for organizing long-form writing projects
- 🔄 Seamless Mac-iPad-iPhone sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss and file deletion issues
- 💔 Upgrade from v3 to v4 requires full repurchase
- 😤 Misleading free trial presentation
- 🔧 Clunky navigation requiring multiple taps
- ⚠️ Significant bugs in version 4 compared to v3

**Reported bugs**

- Files and projects mysteriously disappear
- App crashes when opening manuscripts
- Freezing during typing sessions
- Auto-capitalization in middle of sentences
- Spell-check suggestions showing duplicate words

**Requested features**

- Footnotes and endnotes support
- Word and Pages format export compatibility
- Better backup system with cloud storage
- Folder tree navigation on mobile
- Non-fiction templates with query tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriptation free?

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

### Is Storyist 4 free?

Storyist 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Scriptation is rated higher. Scriptation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Storyist 4 averages 4.3 from 394 ratings.

### Do Scriptation or Storyist 4 have ads?

Neither Scriptation nor Storyist 4 shows ads.

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

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

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