Scriptation vs SyncOnSet 5.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scriptation
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.
- 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
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Scriptation is the Emmy®-winning script annotation app trusted by directors, script supervisors, actors, development executives, and production teams on film and television sets worldwide, from prep through production. "When I mark up my script, I use Scriptation now." (Kathy Bates) "Scriptation changed my life. Every time you get a new draft, it transfers all your notes." (Sophia Bush) The script changes. Your work stays with it. FOR DIRECTORS & WRITERS Organize your entire prep in one digital production binder. • Annotate scripts with highlights, notes, photos, Apple Pencil drawings, and audio • Transfer markups to new revisions automatically in seconds • Use layers to separate personal, department, and meeting notes • Insert facing pages, shot lists, set plans, and reference images • Create and share daily sides directly from the app • Listen to your script read aloud with customizable character voices • Keep scripts, call sheets, schedules, and production documents in one place No more 3-ring binders. No more rewriting notes when revisions land. FOR PRODUCTION & DEPARTMENTS Break down scripts, tag elements, and generate reports. • Tag props, wardrobe, locations, VFX, SFX, and more with custom categories • Generate formatted breakdown reports as PDF or CSV • Include photos, reference notes, and scene details • Integrate with planning apps like Cinapse, SetHero, Shamel Studio, Shot Lister, and Think Crew • Transfer tags to new revisions so breakdowns stay current Perfect for assistant directors, department heads, producers, and anyone else on set who interacts with a script. FOR SCRIPT SUPERVISORS Professional lining and continuity tools built for production. • Generate instant scene coverage tramlines • Add facing page reports and mark takes directly in the script • Maintain continuity notes across scenes and revisions • Transfer lining and notes when new drafts arrive. Nothing lost. Built for how modern script supervisors actually work on set. FOR ACTORS Prepare for auditions and rehearse scenes, no scene partner needed. • Highlight your character's lines in one tap • Rehearse with customizable character voices and scene looping • Use Playback Mode as a self-tape teleprompter with slate delays • Transfer your annotations when new drafts arrive. No rewriting. Whether you're prepping sides, running lines, or recording a self-tape, Scriptation turns your script into a rehearsal studio. FOR DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVES Evaluate scripts faster. Listen to them, mark them up, and share notes. • Listen to scripts with distinct character voices to hear dialogue, pacing, and tone • Use it as a table read on the go between meetings or during a commute • Annotate scripts as you read or listen • Share note layers with creative teams while keeping personal notes separate Whether you're reading for a greenlight or giving notes on a draft, Scriptation lets you experience the script, not just read it. SCRIPTATION INDUSTRY PRO Unlock the full production toolkit across all your devices. Industry Pro includes advanced Note Transfer, multi-layer transfer, collate pages, compare scripts, breakdown tagging and reports, facing pages, daily sides, script supervisor lining tools, advanced layers, collaboration, and rehearsal tools for actors. Premium AI features and AI voice access may require a separate AI subscription. Scriptation offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions, including Industry Pro and AI access, with monthly and/or annual options where available. A free 14-day trial may be available for eligible offers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Apple Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://scriptation.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://scriptation.com/privacy
SyncOnSet 5.0
This Emmy Award-winning tool streamlines TV and film production for creative departments. It digitizes script breakdowns, continuity photos, inventory, and approvals, optimizing workflows from pre-production to wrap.
- Digital script breakdowns
- Continuity photo management
- Inventory tracking
- Approval workflows
- Department-specific tools
- Pre-production to wrap management
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SyncOnSet is an Emmy Award-winning digital continuity and collaboration tool that helps streamline TV and Film production from prep to wrap. With SyncOnSet, your whole team can digitally manage script breakdowns, continuity photos, inventory, approvals, notes, and much more! Designed for Costume, Hair, Makeup, Props and Set Dec departments, SyncOnSet helps optimize workflows and secure communication throughout the life of a project. Creative departments use SyncOnSet production apps from pre-production (script breakdown and budgeting) to principal photography (continuity notes and photos), through wrap (wrap labels and reports).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scriptation at 76% against SyncOnSet 5.0's 3%. Scriptation also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 61). SyncOnSet 5.0's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Scriptation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. SyncOnSet 5.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scriptation holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scriptation has 3.6K ratings behind it against 61, 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 3% of SyncOnSet 5.0's.
Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, SyncOnSet 5.0 monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Scriptation | SyncOnSet 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better | 1.7 (61 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews — better | 2.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K — better | 61 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 247 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scriptation LLC | wymsee Inc. |
Customer experience
Scriptation
SyncOnSet 5.0
User reviews
Scriptation
From 3.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Issues with iCloud/Dropbox sync
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔧 Some features could be more intuitive
SyncOnSet 5.0
From 61 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Industry leader
- 👍 Saves time and paper
- 👍 Great for department-wide visibility
- 👍 Easy for anyone to learn
- 👍 Art and makeup can use it too
Room to improve
- 👎 Quality going down
- 👎 Price going up
- 👎 Nothing gets fixed
- 👎 Bane of existence
- 👎 NFG POS
Bugs and requests
Scriptation
Reported bugs
3 issues- Annotations disappearing or shifting when transferring to new script versions
- Inability to open password-protected scripts
- Unreliable performance on certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- 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
SyncOnSet 5.0
Reported bugs
18 issues- App crashes
- Photos take forever to upload
- App never loads
- Multi-factor ID issues
- Frequent logouts
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- SyncOnSet not working with T-Mobile
- App barely works
- New EP version wouldn't start
- New app moves slower
- App rarely responds to touch
- App lags constantly
- Takes minutes to view loaded photos
- Cannot open app
- Password reset issues
- Old app having problems
- Photos not synced
- Cannot access changes through main page
- Photos in gallery difficult to access
Requested features
11 requests- Bring back the old app
- Improve desktop tagging
- Better/simpler fitting info view
- Label continuity photos
- Make app more efficient
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- Improve search functionality for costume items
- Allow desktop functionality on app
- Improve cast/character sorting
- Easier access to changes
- Allow adding photos per episode
- Make it easier to add background/edit on app
In-app purchases
Scriptation
- Scriptation Industry Pro14 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Scriptation AI3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Scriptation AI$39.991 Month
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- Scriptation Industry Pro14 Days trial$39.993 Months
- Scriptation AI$59.991 Month
- Scriptation Industry Pro14 Days trial$69.996 Months
- Scriptation AI$79.991 Month
- Scriptation AI$99.991 Month
- Scriptation Industry Pro14 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
SyncOnSet 5.0
No in-app purchases
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