# Scriptation vs Pacpost.live

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scriptation at free with in-app purchases against Pacpost.live's subscription. Scriptation also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 4). Pacpost.live's advantage is 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 Pacpost.live sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $699.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pacpost.live 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, Pacpost.live every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptation | Pacpost.live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-annotate-scripts/id1094587086/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacpostlive/id1590156233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 247 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Scriptation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/970111950) | [Pacific Post Rentals, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590156235) |

## 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


### Pacpost.live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacpostlive/id1590156233)

This app enables real-time video streaming and conferencing for collaborative filmmaking. It offers secure file sharing, annotation tools, and multi-room functionality for seamless remote collaboration with editors, producers, and directors.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Video conferencing, File sharing, Annotation tools, Multi-room functionality, Sub-second delay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Publisher Monthly Subscription | $699.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriptation free?

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

### Is Pacpost.live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scriptation or Pacpost.live?

Pacpost.live is rated higher. Scriptation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Pacpost.live averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Scriptation or Pacpost.live have ads?

Neither Scriptation nor Pacpost.live shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scriptation or Pacpost.live?

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, and Pacpost.live every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scriptation was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pacpost.live on November 3, 2026.

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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.*