# Scriptation vs MediaSilo Go by Shift

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scriptation at 76% against MediaSilo Go by Shift's 0%. Scriptation also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 20). MediaSilo Go by Shift'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. MediaSilo Go by Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scriptation holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scriptation has 3.6K ratings behind it against 20, 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 0% of MediaSilo Go by Shift's.

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, MediaSilo Go by Shift every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptation | MediaSilo Go by Shift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-annotate-scripts/id1094587086/reviews)** | [3.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mediasilo-go-by-shift/id1462209573/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 247 MB | 22 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) | [MediaSilo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/395542235) |

## 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


### MediaSilo Go by Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mediasilo-go-by-shift/id1462209573)

Organize, share, and review media content with time-coded commenting, drawing tools, and version control. Upload various file types, share links for review, and download directly to your device. Stay updated with a personal content inbox and seamless syncing across devices.

**Highlights:** Time-coded commenting, Drawing tools for review, Version control, One-touch approvals, Upload video, image, audio, documents, Share content links, Download files to device

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriptation free?

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

### Is MediaSilo Go by Shift free?

MediaSilo Go by Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scriptation or MediaSilo Go by Shift?

Scriptation is rated higher. Scriptation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while MediaSilo Go by Shift averages 3.4 from 20 ratings.

### Do Scriptation or MediaSilo Go by Shift have ads?

Neither Scriptation nor MediaSilo Go by Shift shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scriptation or MediaSilo Go by Shift?

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, and MediaSilo Go by Shift every 5 weeks. Most recently, Scriptation was updated on November 6, 2026 and MediaSilo Go by Shift on November 3, 2026.

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