# Memorize Texts vs Save the Cat!

Memorize Texts and Save the Cat! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Memorize Texts's written reviews are positive against 39% of Save the Cat!'s. Memorize Texts also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 440). Save the Cat!'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Memorize Texts sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Save the Cat! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Memorize Texts against 4.6 for Save the Cat!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Memorize Texts has 2.6K ratings behind it against 440, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Memorize Texts's written reviews are positive against 39% of Save the Cat!'s.

Memorize Texts ships an update every 5 weeks, Save the Cat! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Memorize Texts | Save the Cat! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memorize-texts-memocoach/id1220188894/reviews) | [4.6 (440 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-cat/id1495073895/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 440 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 38.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cosmic Taps SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/997825935) | [Blake Snyder Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/333296577) |

## What reviewers say

### Memorize Texts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memorize-texts-memocoach/id1220188894)

This app helps you memorize texts, scripts, lyrics, and poems quickly. It uses gradual word or line hiding techniques to build your recall. Import your content and choose from various learning methods to master any text.

**Highlights:** Gradual word/line hiding, 10+ memorization methods, Import PDF, TXT, RTF, HTML, Auto-scroll text, Temporary reveal of hidden words, Actor-specific line focus

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MemoCoach Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| MemoCoach Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| MemoCoach Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| MemoCoach Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| MemoCoach Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| MemoCoach Premium | $8.99 | one-time |
| MemoCoach Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| MemoCoach Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| MemoCoach Premium | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for memorizing lines and scripts
- 🚀 Efficient memorization methods
- 💡 Customizable hiding/revealing of text
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Great for learning poetry, verses, and presentations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind premium paywall
- 🔒 Lack of automatic syncing between devices
- 🐛 Issues with PDF/text import and formatting
- 🔒 Confusing subscription model and pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/removing texts
- Incompatibility with non-Latin scripts

**Requested features**

- Add AI voice to read partner lines
- Automatically detect and highlight user's lines
- Option to randomize hidden words instead of sequential
- Ability to change font and text formatting
- Integrate spaced repetition and review scheduling


### Save the Cat!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-cat/id1495073895)

This app helps writers structure stories for screenplays, novels, and TV episodes using a proven methodology. It guides you through developing loglines, genres, beat sheets, and scene organization with features for emotional arcs and character development.

**Highlights:** Develop logline and title, Choose from 10 story genres, Complete Blake Snyder Beat Sheet (BS2), Organize scenes with 'the Board', Track character arcs, Create emotional changes per scene, Sync files across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essentials Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Essentials Subscription | $21.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Upgrade Premium to Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Essentials | $21.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✍️ Excellent script outlining tool
- 🎯 Effective Save the Cat methodology implementation
- 📱 Good mobile app functionality
- 🔄 Syncing between devices works well
- 🎨 Visual board feature enhances creativity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model with limited free features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔐 Website login problems
- 📝 Poor UI/UX design and clunky interface
- 💾 Data loss and unsaved work issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening Board feature
- Beat selection stuck in window mode
- Login credentials rejected on website
- Crashes every 10-15 minutes
- Unable to upload attachments

**Requested features**

- Monthly subscription or free trial option
- Spanish language support
- Downloadable desktop app with same login credentials
- Printable outline/board export
- Scrivener export functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Memorize Texts free?

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

### Is Save the Cat! free?

Save the Cat! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Memorize Texts or Save the Cat!?

Memorize Texts and Save the Cat! are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.6K and 440 ratings respectively.

### Do Memorize Texts or Save the Cat! have ads?

Neither Memorize Texts nor Save the Cat! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Memorize Texts or Save the Cat!?

Memorize Texts ships an update every 5 weeks, and Save the Cat! every 2 months. Most recently, Memorize Texts was updated on September 26, 2026 and Save the Cat! on September 21, 2026.

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