# Scriptation vs Stem by Awase

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Scriptation at 3.6K against Stem by Awase's 1. Scriptation also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Stem by Awase's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scriptation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Stem by Awase sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stem by Awase 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, Stem by Awase every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptation | Stem by Awase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-annotate-scripts/id1094587086/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stem-by-awase/id6789523201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 247 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scriptation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/970111950) | [Devin Everk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801893474) |

## 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


### Stem by Awase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stem-by-awase/id6789523201)

This app acts as a unified memory for all your AI assistants, remembering key information across conversations. It visualizes your AI interactions as a neural map, allowing you to explore and recall information easily. Export your data anytime and manage your storage with flexible plans.

**Highlights:** Unified AI memory, Cross-conversation recall, Neural map visualization, Data export to Markdown, Expandable storage, AI interaction exploration

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sprout — 2 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Grove — 20 GB | $8.99 | per month |
| Canopy — 200 GB | $19.99 | per month |
| Old Growth — 2 TB | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriptation free?

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

### Is Stem by Awase free?

Stem by Awase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scriptation or Stem by Awase?

Stem by Awase is rated higher. Scriptation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Stem by Awase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scriptation or Stem by Awase have ads?

Neither Scriptation nor Stem by Awase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scriptation or Stem by Awase?

Scriptation ships an update fortnightly, and Stem by Awase every 4 days. Most recently, Scriptation was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stem by Awase on October 28, 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.*