# Scriptation vs Script Rehearser

The clearest difference is rating: Scriptation at 4.8 against Script Rehearser's 3.4. Scriptation also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 51%) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 132). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scriptation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Script Rehearser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scriptation holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scriptation has 3.5K ratings behind it against 132, 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 51% of Script Rehearser's.

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, Script Rehearser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptation | Script Rehearser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-pdf-for-film-and-tv/id1094587086/reviews)** | [3.4 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/script-rehearser/id1441908800/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 132 |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 51.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 244 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scriptation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/970111950) | [Engram Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441908799) |

## What reviewers say

### Scriptation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-pdf-for-film-and-tv/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


### Script Rehearser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/script-rehearser/id1441908800)

Memorize lines for scripts, speeches, or presentations effectively and conveniently. Record your voice, use digital readers for other characters, and customize rehearsal modes to suit your learning style. Practice on the go without needing a partner.

**Highlights:** Record and transcribe own voice, Use digital voices for other characters, Import scripts from PDF or typed text, Customize scripts with notes, Multiple rehearsal modes (Listen Along, Wait For Me, etc.), Highlight or hide lines, Play other parts for self-taping

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Annual Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Pro Upgrade - Unlimited Access | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Effective line memorization tool
- ⚙️ Highly customizable settings and features
- 📱 Easy PDF script import functionality
- 🎤 Character voice assignment options
- ⏱️ Adjustable pause and speed controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Robotic and outdated text-to-speech voices
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- ❌ Poor user interface and navigation
- 📚 Inadequate tutorials and help documentation
- 💰 Premium features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when editing scripts
- Password-protected PDF import failure
- Playback stops at pause markers
- Audio not playing reliably (80-20 success rate)
- Voices read text-to-speech settings instead of lines

**Requested features**

- Modern AI-powered voices with natural speech
- Bluetooth headphone support
- Photo-to-text script input capability
- iCloud synchronization across devices
- Bluetooth remote control for playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriptation free?

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

### Is Script Rehearser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scriptation or Script Rehearser?

Scriptation is rated higher. Scriptation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Script Rehearser averages 3.4 from 132 ratings.

### Do Scriptation or Script Rehearser have ads?

Neither Scriptation nor Script Rehearser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scriptation or Script Rehearser?

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, and Script Rehearser every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scriptation was updated on September 24, 2026 and Script Rehearser on September 13, 2026.

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