# Scriptation vs ChromaGeek

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChromaGeek at none against Scriptation's 10. ChromaGeek also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). Scriptation's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scriptation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. ChromaGeek asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChromaGeek holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scriptation has 3.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptation | ChromaGeek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-annotate-scripts/id1094587086/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromageek/id1459758568/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 247 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scriptation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/970111950) | [Lukify GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773765048) |

## What reviewers say

### Scriptation

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

This app streamlines script preparation and production for film and television professionals. It allows for digital annotation, automatic transfer of notes to new revisions, and generation of detailed reports. Features include script breakdowns, actor line highlighting, and audio playback for table reads.

**Highlights:** Automatic note transfer to new script revisions, Digital annotation with highlights, drawings, and audio, Script breakdown and report generation, Actor line highlighting and rehearsal tools, Audio playback for script reading, Layered notes for different purposes

**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


### ChromaGeek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromageek/id1459758568)

This app helps optimize chroma keying and tracking workflows. It allows users to add custom markers, patterns, and edges for precise adjustments.

**Highlights:** Optimize chroma and tracking interfaces, Add custom markers, Add patterns, Add edges, Adjustments for chroma keying, Adjustments for tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriptation free?

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

### Is ChromaGeek free?

ChromaGeek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

ChromaGeek is rated higher. Scriptation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while ChromaGeek averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scriptation or ChromaGeek have ads?

Neither Scriptation nor ChromaGeek shows ads.

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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.*