Comparison

ScriptBuilder vs Script Breakdowns

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

Head to head
About

ScriptBuilder

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
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Welcome to ScriptBuilder! ScriptBuilder was made to capture and build screenplay ideas on the go. Before you face the dreaded blank page, build up your screenplay idea with ScriptBuilder! Features: • The Idea section helps you clarify your movie idea by answering specific questions, getting to the heart of your story • Structure your story arc with Act 1, Act 2, and Act 3 builders. All three act sections contain Act Beat questions to facilitate new ideas and notes which will prepare you when you're ready to build scenes • The "Character Builder" feature prompts you to answer questions about your characters to help you get to know your characters better and to discover their arcs. Getting to know your characters will make writing your scenes with these characters smoother. (Access through in-app purchase) • The "Scene Builder" feature provides useful questions that when answered help bring clarity to what the scene does to move your story and characters forward. (Access through in-app purchase) Unlimited Access: All Access (1 Month) $5.99 All Access (1 Year) $49.99 -------------------------------- I originally built this app because I found myself coming up with ideas for screenplays but didn't have a dedicated place to capture them. I also wanted a tool that would help me flesh out the story, characters, and scenes before I sat down in front of my computer to write. I want to continue to iterate on ScriptBuilder with new features to make it even better. If you have any feature requests, questions or comments, please go to the support url and send me an email :) I hope ScriptBuilder helps you along your path in creating compelling stories in both feature films and television. If it does help, please share ScriptBuilder with your family and friends. Thank you! -------------------------------- Privacy Policy: https://www.scriptbuilderapp.com/_files/ugd/b622d0_f5722cd213394590bbd181559a0af540.pdf Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Script Breakdowns

This app helps filmmakers organize and detail their scripts. It allows users to create scenes, tag various elements like characters and props, and collaborate with teams in real-time. Export your breakdowns in PDF or CSV formats for seamless production planning.

Highlights
  • Scene creation and management
  • Tagging of script elements (cast, props, wardrobe)
  • Customizable categories
  • File and photo attachments
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Search functionality
  • PDF and CSV export
Features
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Breakdowns — create scenes, tag elements, and break down every detail of your script. Scene Management — build your scene list manually or import from a PDF or Fountain script. Categories — tag cast, background actors, wardrobe, props, set dressing, vehicles, weapons, animals, and greenery. Custom Categories — create your own categories with custom names, icons, and colors. Attachments — upload photos and files to any item with captions and thumbnails. Comments — add notes to scenes and collaborate with your team. Collaboration — invite and work together in real time. Search — search across scenes, characters, props, locations, and more. Integration — connects with Shot Lists to keep your production in sync. Exporting — export in both PDF and CSV. Privacy Policy: https://www.masterbook.io/privacy Account Terms: https://www.masterbook.io/terms Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScriptBuilder4 screens
Script Breakdowns3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Script Breakdowns at 100% against ScriptBuilder's 36%. Script Breakdowns also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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. ScriptBuilder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Script Breakdowns sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Script Breakdowns holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of ScriptBuilder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Script Breakdowns's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScriptBuilder ships an update every 3 weeks, Script Breakdowns weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ScriptBuilder versus Script Breakdowns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptBuilderScript Breakdowns
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpatrick riddDavin Nguyen

Customer experience

ScriptBuilder

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral23.2%
Negative41.1%

Script Breakdowns

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ScriptBuilder

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Save function not working
  • App crashes frequently
  • App freezes
  • Data loss after crashes
  • Content deleted after saving
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  • Export functionality is poor
  • Poor translation of terms
  • Ads persist after payment
  • App closes by itself frequently
  • Information lost even after saving
  • Last box in Act 2 never saves
  • Cursor moves unexpectedly while typing
  • In-app purchases are greyed out
  • Auto-loads name, no author identification
  • Setup is not helpful
  • Loading screen for purchases

Requested features

12 requests
  • Fix bugs
  • Improve save functionality
  • Add autosave system
  • Add dark mode
  • Add notepad for drafts
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  • Add templates for TV scripts
  • Allow author identification
  • Offer a global price for all add-ons
  • Improve export options (Markdown, OPML)
  • Fix translation issues
  • Allow multiple acts, prologue, epilogue
  • Make characters and scenes free

Script Breakdowns

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ScriptBuilder

Subscriptions2
  • All Access (1 Month)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • All Access (1 year)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • Character Builder$0.99
  • Scene Builder$0.99
  • No Ads$1.99
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  • All Access (Lifetime)$69.99
6 purchases

Script Breakdowns

Subscriptions4
  • Plus Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Masterbook Plus1 Month trial$79.991 Year
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  • Masterbook Pro1 Month trial$249.991 Year
One-time2
  • Plus Month Pass$7.99
  • Pro Month Pass$24.99

Questions

Is ScriptBuilder free?
ScriptBuilder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Script Breakdowns free?
Script Breakdowns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScriptBuilder or Script Breakdowns?
Script Breakdowns is rated higher. ScriptBuilder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Script Breakdowns averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do ScriptBuilder or Script Breakdowns have ads?
Neither ScriptBuilder nor Script Breakdowns shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScriptBuilder or Script Breakdowns?
ScriptBuilder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Script Breakdowns weekly. Most recently, ScriptBuilder was updated on October 24, 2026 and Script Breakdowns on October 31, 2026.

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