Scriptation vs Behind The Scene
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scriptation
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.
- 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
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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 Record 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
Behind The Scene
Manage film production workflows and consolidate all project data in one secure cloud-based location. This app allows users to manage script breakdowns, locations, casting, scheduling, and shot divisions. It also facilitates effortless shoot day logging and multilingual scene translation.
- Script breakdown management
- Location scouting with GPS tagging
- Casting and character management
- Intuitive stripboard scheduling
- Shot division and visual references
- Real-time shoot day logging
- Multilingual scene translation
- Call sheet PDF generation
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'Behind the Scene' is a secure and reliable cloud based mobile app in which users can manage workflows and consolidates all production data in one place. Users can view/add/edit/delete information depending on their role. Production houses can have a single digital data source in which they can quickly find information about all of their projects in one place. Manage script breakdown A script breakdown is an important filmmaking process that allows you to identify all the script elements needed to prep, schedule, and budget a film production. A breakdown happens at a scene level. You can manage characters, costumes, locations, props, vehicles, animals and extras on a scene level. Location Scout You can take photos along with its geographical coordinates and tag one or more 'location' of your script. Casting Management You can add artist with contact information and tag one or more 'character' of your script. Same way you can manage props, extras, vehicles and animals. Scheduling Production plans can change a dozen times a day. With this app's intuitive stripboard interface you can adapt to changes on the fly. Building a shooting schedule doesn't have to eat up time. Shot Division & Visual References Bring clarity and precision to every shot with Behind The Scene App's Shot Division module. Easily organize your visual plan by uploading photos, drawings, or concept frames for each shot. You can also capture reference images directly using your phone’s camera within the app perfect for quick on-set visual notes. Add detailed descriptions, camera notes, and creative instructions for every shot, ensuring your entire team stays aligned. When needed, export all reference images for a scene as a professionally formatted PDF, or import them directly into your editing software timeline for a seamless pre-to-post workflow. Effortless Shoot Day Logging Keep your entire production team aligned with real-time event logging. Record important milestones such as First Shot, Breaks, Camera Wrap, and Crew Wrap with just a tap. Each entry is time-stamped and organized into a clear daily timeline, helping teams track progress, monitor efficiency, and maintain accurate production reports. Behind The Scene App automatically organizes your day’s timeline, giving producers and crew a clear view of how the day unfolded. Multilingual Scene One-Liner Translation Film crews often include talent and technicians from different regions and languages. Behind The Scene bridges that gap with built-in scene one-liner translation. With a single tap, users can translate one-liners into various languages, making creative intent and logistical details accessible to everyone on set. This feature enhances clarity, reduces miscommunication, and ensures the entire team moves in sync - no matter where they come from. Call Sheet PDF Generation Create clear, accurate, and production-ready call sheets with Behind The Scene App's built-in PDF generator. Populate essential details such as crew call times, scene breakdowns, location information, responsibilities, transport notes, and emergency contacts — all automatically arranged in a clean, industry-standard layout. With one tap, export the call sheet as a PDF and share it across departments, ensuring every crew member has the information they need before stepping on set. Fast, reliable, and built to match real-world production workflows.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Behind The Scene at none against Scriptation's 10. Behind The Scene also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Scriptation's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Behind The Scene asks for nothing beyond the download.
Behind The Scene 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 2, 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 Behind The Scene's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scriptation | Behind The Scene |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.6K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| 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 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 247 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scriptation LLC | Behind The Scene Apps |
Customer experience
Scriptation
Behind The Scene
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
Behind The Scene
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Behind The Scene
No in-app purchases
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