beorg vs Scriptate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
beorg
Manage projects, tasks, and notes with a weekly agenda view. Sync your plain text files across devices using cloud services. Offers optional extensions and premium subscriptions for advanced features.
- Weekly agenda view
- Task and project management
- Plain text Org mode file sync
- Outliner for structured documents
- Apple Watch integration
- Time tracking for tasks
- PDF export
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beorg is a to-do list, outliner and task manager that puts you in control. You can see what needs to be done on a weekly agenda from the moment you open the app. Create tasks and notes using the outliner, organize your files and manage anything from simple lists to complex projects. Your data is stored in plain text Org mode files which can be synced using iCloud, Dropbox, WebDAV or any compatible app that supports folders. Organize your files into folders, and use beorg alongside other Org mode/plain-text apps and tools. beorg is free to use with optional extensions available as individual in-app purchases – or become a beorg Premium subscriber to unlock everything. Use beorg to: * Create tasks, notes and structured outlines * See a weekly agenda of everything going on * Organize tasks and notes across files and folders * Be notified when you need to get something done * Quickly capture new ideas and things to do * Check your agenda from your Apple Watch * Export outlines of PDF * Sync your plain text Org mode files using iCloud, Dropbox, WebDAV, a folder in another app or Box* Key Features: * OUTLINER: Create and edit tasks, notes and structured documents using beorg's outliner. Quickly change dates, status, priorities and tags, rearrange items, expand and collapse sections, and focus on the part of an outline you're working on. * AGENDA: See what's coming up with a weekly agenda on your iPhone and iPad. Events from your Org files are shown alongside those from your calendar. * CREATE TASKS: Create tasks from throughout beorg. Assign dates, status, priorities and notes, add tasks to your inbox or choose a file, and set them to repeat on daily, weekly, monthly or yearly intervals. * FOLDERS: Keep your Org files organized into folders. Move files between folders directly from the Files tab. * REFILE: Move headlines to a specific place in another file. Refile individually, or select multiple headlines from the Agenda or Tasks tab and move them together. Available as an individual extension or with beorg Premium. * SEARCH: Search all of your tasks and use a simple query syntax to get exactly what you want. An in-app purchase allows you to save searches for quick access. * TEMPLATES: Define templates for common types of items you create. * NOTIFICATIONS: Have your iPhone or iPad notify you of upcoming scheduled items and deadlines. Tap a notification to go straight to the task. * APPLE WATCH: View your agenda on your wrist with the Apple Watch app and complications. * QUICK CAPTURE: Quickly add tasks and notes without interrupting what you're doing. The beorg share extension can also add text and links from other apps. * EXPORT PDF: Generate PDFs of your files to save, share or print. * SCRIPTABLE: For advanced users, use the built-in Scheme scripting language to customise beorg. To find out more, view the Users' Guide at https://beorgapp.com/manual Some comments from users of beorg: "I love this app and am grateful it exists!" "Thank you for a great piece of software and for seeing all the little things I want to do before I know it myself." "I have never used such customizable and closely resembling my workflow piece of software." "Thank you for your exceptional work, and I look forward to seeing beorg continue to evolve and improve." beorg Premium: * Monthly and annual subscriptions – save money by taking out an annual subscription. * Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. * Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. * Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. * You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms: https://beorg.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://beorg.app/privacy/ * Available as an in-app purchase.
Scriptate
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Scriptate is a different kind of teleprompter—built for people who don’t want to (or can’t) rely on reading a screen. Designed with accessibility in mind, Scriptate turns your script into clear, spoken cues so you can stay focused, present, and in control. Whether you’re visually impaired, have dyslexia, or simply prefer listening over reading, Scriptate helps you move through your script naturally at your own pace. Import, paste, or type your script, and let Scriptate break it down into manageable pieces. Generate cues automatically or create your own, then play them back as you go, moving forward, backward, or repeating as needed. Key Features • Audio-based cue system for audio guidance • Built for accessibility: deal for low vision, dyslexia, and cognitive ease • Flexible script input: paste, type, or import from files • Smart cue generation or fully manual control • Move at your own pace: advance, rewind, or repeat cues anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: beorg at Free against Scriptate's $1.99. Scriptate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
beorg is free to download; Scriptate costs $1.99 up front. beorg sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Scriptate asks for nothing beyond the download.
beorg ships an update every 3 weeks, Scriptate monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | beorg | Scriptate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apps On The Move Limited | TRAY JAMES COOK |
Bugs and requests
beorg
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when switching between apps
- Inconsistent behavior when marking tasks as complete
- Syncing issues with Dropbox leading to data loss
Requested features
5 requests- Improved notification and reminder system
- Support for more cloud storage options (e.g., Google Drive, iCloud)
- Enhanced text editing capabilities (e.g., tables, code blocks)
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts
- Integrated version control (e.g., Git) support
Scriptate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
beorg
- beorg Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$1.491 Month
- beorg Premium - Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Small Tip$0.99
- Dark Mode$0.99
- Properties$1.99
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- Calendar to File Sync$1.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Saved Searches$2.99
- Templates$2.99
- Task Timers$2.99
- Large Tip$7.99
Scriptate
No in-app purchases









