# Scriptation vs SyncOnSet 5.0

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptation | SyncOnSet 5.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-annotate-scripts/id1094587086/reviews)** | [1.7 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synconset-50/id1460160860/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 2.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 247 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scriptation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/970111950) | [wymsee Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/548827304) |

## 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


### SyncOnSet 5.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synconset-50/id1460160860)

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.

**Highlights:** Digital script breakdowns, Continuity photo management, Inventory tracking, Approval workflows, Department-specific tools, Pre-production to wrap management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Industry leader
- 👍 Saves time and paper
- 👍 Great for department-wide visibility
- 👍 Easy for anyone to learn
- 👍 Art and makeup can use it too

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Quality going down
- 👎 Price going up
- 👎 Nothing gets fixed
- 👎 Bane of existence
- 👎 NFG POS

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Photos take forever to upload
- App never loads
- Multi-factor ID issues
- Frequent logouts

**Requested features**

- Bring back the old app
- Improve desktop tagging
- Better/simpler fitting info view
- Label continuity photos
- Make app more efficient


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriptation free?

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

### Is SyncOnSet 5.0 free?

SyncOnSet 5.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scriptation or SyncOnSet 5.0?

Scriptation is rated higher. Scriptation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while SyncOnSet 5.0 averages 1.7 from 61 ratings.

### Do Scriptation or SyncOnSet 5.0 have ads?

Neither Scriptation nor SyncOnSet 5.0 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scriptation or SyncOnSet 5.0?

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, and SyncOnSet 5.0 monthly. Most recently, Scriptation was updated on November 6, 2026 and SyncOnSet 5.0 on November 6, 2026.

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