# ScriptBuilder vs Crew Call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crew Call at 86% against ScriptBuilder's 36%. Crew Call also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). ScriptBuilder's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScriptBuilder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Crew Call sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $69.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScriptBuilder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of ScriptBuilder's written reviews are positive against 86% of Crew Call's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ScriptBuilder ships an update every 2 weeks, Crew Call monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScriptBuilder | Crew Call |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptbuilder/id1358448790/reviews)** | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crew-call/id1532198878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [patrick ridd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139632147) | [Auron Studios Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367776519) |

## What reviewers say

### ScriptBuilder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptbuilder/id1358448790)

Capture and develop screenplay ideas on the go. This app guides you through clarifying your movie concept, structuring your story arc with act builders, and fleshing out characters and scenes with targeted questions. Prepare to write compelling stories with a solid foundation.

**Highlights:** Idea clarification questions, Story arc structure (Act 1, 2, 3), Character development prompts, Scene building guidance, On-the-go idea capture

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access (1 Month) | $5.99 | per month |
| All Access (1 year) | $49.99 | per year |
| Character Builder | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scene Builder | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Access (Lifetime) | $69.99 | one-time |


### Crew Call

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crew-call/id1532198878)

Streamline time tracking and invoicing for freelance film crews. Log workdays, equipment, and breaks, then generate detailed timesheets and reports. Manage multiple jobs and calculate income with customizable rates.

**Highlights:** Track pre, shoot, and post days, Log equipment usage, Generate weekly timesheets and custom reports, Review hours and income by period, Multi-user mode for department timekeeping, Customizable income calculations, Equipment management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crew Call Premium | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScriptBuilder free?

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

### Is Crew Call free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScriptBuilder or Crew Call?

ScriptBuilder is rated higher. ScriptBuilder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Crew Call averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do ScriptBuilder or Crew Call have ads?

Neither ScriptBuilder nor Crew Call shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScriptBuilder or Crew Call?

ScriptBuilder ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crew Call monthly. Most recently, ScriptBuilder was updated on September 16, 2026 and Crew Call on September 20, 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.*