# Scriptation vs Cadrage Studio

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scriptation at free with in-app purchases against Cadrage Studio's subscription. Scriptation also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Cadrage Studio's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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 Cadrage Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cadrage Studio 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. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Scriptation's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cadrage Studio's.

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, Cadrage Studio every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptation | Cadrage Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/cadrage-studio/id1569815341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 247 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scriptation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/970111950) | [Cadrage GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/793232743) |

## What reviewers say

### Scriptation

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


### Cadrage Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadrage-studio/id1569815341)

This app streamlines film and TV pre-production by centralizing shot lists, camera diagrams, storyboards, mood boards, and location scouting. It ensures all elements are connected to their respective scenes, facilitating seamless collaboration and organization for creative teams.

**Highlights:** Camera diagrams with scale placement, Customizable shot lists, Script import and revision sync, 3D room scans for locations, Mood boards for visual direction, Offline and private iCloud sync, Team collaboration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| 12 months | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriptation free?

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

### Is Cadrage Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scriptation or Cadrage Studio?

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

### Do Scriptation or Cadrage Studio have ads?

Neither Scriptation nor Cadrage Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scriptation or Cadrage Studio?

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, and Cadrage Studio every 8 days. Most recently, Scriptation was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cadrage Studio on November 3, 2026.

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