Scriptation vs JustWhen
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
JustWhen
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Most task apps want to be your boss. JustWhen just wants to help. Add the things you do regularly — water the plants, descale your coffee machine, call a parent — and JustWhen keeps track of when you last did them. It learns your rhythm, so it knows when you're due, when you're running late, and when you can relax. No streaks to maintain. No reminders firing every hour. No guilt. JustWhen. What you see when you open it: Take a daily look and see everything, sorted by what actually needs your attention. Items that are overdue float to the top. Things that are fine stay quietly in the background. One glance is all it takes. Two ways to track: • Pattern mode learns from your history and predicts when you'll next need to act • Fixed interval lets you set your own schedule Swipe to log. Tap to explore. Mark something done with a swipe. Tap any item to see its full history — a clean activity grid and a log of every time you've done it. Gentle digests, not constant pings. If you want a nudge, JustWhen can send a calm weekly or twice-weekly summary. One notification. The whole picture. JustWhen keeps your data on your device. No account needed. No tracking. Just you and your tasks. FEATURES • Track anything in one calm place • Learns your rhythm with Pattern mode • Use Fixed Interval mode for set schedules • See what needs attention, what’s coming up, and what can wait • Mark tasks done in a swipe • View history at a glance • Get gentle digests instead of constant nagging • Optional per-task reminders Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://justwhen.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scriptation at fortnightly against JustWhen's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and JustWhen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, JustWhen monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scriptation | JustWhen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 247 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scriptation LLC | Sean Rankine |
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
JustWhen
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
JustWhen
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$19.991 Year









