# Scriptation vs FastCast

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scriptation at free with in-app purchases against FastCast's subscription. Scriptation also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 50%) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 3). FastCast's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scriptation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and FastCast sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FastCast 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Scriptation's written reviews are positive against 50% of FastCast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, FastCast every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptation | FastCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-annotate-scripts/id1094587086/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastcast-talent-discovery/id6760730100/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 247 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Scriptation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/970111950) | [Talent Systems India Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791207374) |

## 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


### FastCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastcast-talent-discovery/id6760730100)

This app connects aspiring talent in India with real casting opportunities in film, TV, and commercials. Create a professional profile, apply directly to roles, and track all your auditions in one place.

**Highlights:** Professional talent profiles, Direct job applications, Audition tracking, Public profile URL, Privacy controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial Plan: 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Dreamer Plan: 3 Months | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Rising Star Plan: 6 Months | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Career Plan: 12 months | $17.99 | per year |
| FastCast Trial: 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriptation free?

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

### Is FastCast free?

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

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

FastCast is rated higher. Scriptation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while FastCast averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Scriptation or FastCast have ads?

Neither Scriptation nor FastCast shows ads.

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

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, and FastCast every 5 days. Most recently, Scriptation was updated on October 29, 2026 and FastCast on October 31, 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.*