Comparison

Scriptation vs FateTap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scriptation

This app streamlines script preparation and production for film and television professionals. It allows for digital annotation, automatic transfer of notes to new revisions, and generation of detailed reports. Features include script breakdowns, actor line highlighting, and audio playback for table reads.

Highlights
  • Automatic note transfer to new script revisions
  • Digital annotation with highlights, drawings, and audio
  • Script breakdown and report generation
  • Actor line highlighting and rehearsal tools
  • Audio playback for script reading
  • Layered notes for different purposes
Features
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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 Playback 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

About

FateTap

Features
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FateTap: Decision Maker Can’t decide? Let fate choose. FateTap helps you make everyday decisions instantly whether you’re choosing alone or deciding together with others. Create custom decisions, roll beautifully animated dice, schedule recurring choices, and join shared decision rooms with friends, roommates, couples, or teams. From “What should we eat?” to “Who cooks today?”, FateTap turns indecision into something simple, fun, and effortless. Instant Decisions Create custom decision lists and roll anytime: * What to eat * What movie to watch * Who pays * Weekend plans * Study topics * Workout picks * And more Tap, roll, done. Shared Decision Rooms Create rooms for group decisions and invite others with a simple room code. Perfect for: * roommates * couples * friend groups * families * teams Everyone sees the same result together. Scheduled Decisions Automate recurring choices with scheduled rolls: * Daily * Weekly * Monthly Examples: * “Who cooks today?” * “Who cleans this week?” * “Friday movie picker” * “Meeting presenter rotation” FateTap rolls automatically and notifies everyone when the result is ready. Smart Notifications Get notified instantly when scheduled decisions are rolled so nobody misses the result. Designed for Simplicity FateTap is crafted with a clean, premium interface featuring: * smooth animations * beautiful dice interactions * elegant dark mode * distraction-free experience Simple enough for everyday use. Powerful enough for groups. Free Features * Create instant decisions * Roll decisions anytime * Join shared rooms * Limited scheduled decisions Premium Features Unlock: * Unlimited decisions * Unlimited rooms * Unlimited schedules * Advanced recurring decisions Stop overthinking.
Start deciding.
Let fate choose with FateTap. Terms & Privacy By using FateTap, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: - Terms of Use: https://fatetap.app/terms - Privacy Policy: https://fatetap.app/privacy FateTap Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in App Store settings.

Screenshots

Scriptation4 screens
FateTap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scriptation at 16.0 against FateTap's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scriptation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and FateTap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Scriptation versus FateTap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptationFateTap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.6K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperScriptation LLCNuru Abdullahi Salisu

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

FateTap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Scriptation

Subscriptions9
  • 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
2 purchases

FateTap

Subscriptions2
  • FateTap Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • FateTap Premium Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Scriptation free?
Scriptation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FateTap free?
FateTap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scriptation or FateTap have ads?
Neither Scriptation nor FateTap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scriptation or FateTap?
Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, and FateTap fortnightly. Most recently, Scriptation was updated on November 11, 2026 and FateTap on November 5, 2026.

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