# Scriptation vs Rafy

The clearest difference is rating: Scriptation at 4.8 against Rafy's 4.0. Scriptation also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 87) and review sentiment (76% vs 63%). Rafy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). 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 Rafy sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scriptation holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scriptation has 3.6K ratings behind it against 87, 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 63% of Rafy's.

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, Rafy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptation | Rafy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-annotate-scripts/id1094587086/reviews)** | [4.0 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rafy-self-tape-acting-reader/id6478787835/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 63.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 247 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scriptation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/970111950) | [Actify Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733914514) |

## 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


### Rafy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rafy-self-tape-acting-reader/id6478787835)

This app provides an AI-powered scene partner for actors to rehearse lines, practice auditions, and explore characters. It can extract dialogue from PDFs or photos, offers customizable voice options, and includes tools for memorization and recording.

**Highlights:** AI-powered dialogue reader, Extracts dialogue from PDFs/photos, Customizable human-sounding voices, Assign different voices to characters, Practice mode for memorization, Smart teleprompter, Manual script entry

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Basic Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Plus Plan | $149.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $249.99 | per year |
| 5 tokens | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient for self-tapes and line rehearsals
- 👍 Variety of voice options and customization
- 🎨 Helpful for memorizing lines and practicing
- 🙌 Game-changing for actors without readers
- 💯 Essential app for actors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and inconsistencies with line detection
- 💰 Expensive subscription and token system
- 🤖 Robotic-sounding AI voices
- 🔇 Volume issues and low audio quality
- 🔍 Lack of support and troubleshooting options

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing during recordings
- Inconsistent token usage and disappearing credits
- Inability to delete or manage recorded takes
- Unreliable script upload and import functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit scripts and lines
- More natural and expressive AI voices
- Improved line detection and timing
- Horizontal camera view option
- Unlimited usage without tokens


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriptation free?

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

### Is Rafy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scriptation or Rafy?

Scriptation is rated higher. Scriptation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Rafy averages 4.0 from 87 ratings.

### Do Scriptation or Rafy have ads?

Neither Scriptation nor Rafy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scriptation or Rafy?

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, and Rafy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scriptation was updated on October 26, 2026 and Rafy on October 21, 2026.

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