# AsteraApp vs ScriptE S

The clearest difference is rating: ScriptE S at 5.0 against AsteraApp's 2.3. AsteraApp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (51 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScriptE S sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per 3 months. AsteraApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScriptE S holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AsteraApp has 51 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of AsteraApp's written reviews are positive against 33% of ScriptE S's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AsteraApp | ScriptE S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteraapp/id1367867800/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripte-s/id1641567274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astera LED Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367867799) | [ScriptE Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/479257914) |

## What reviewers say

### AsteraApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteraapp/id1367867800)

Control complex lighting setups with customizable programs and effects. Prepare lights for wireless DMX, diagnose, update, and reset them. Features include beat-synced effects, group management, and power-saving standby.

**Highlights:** Customizable programs and effects, Wireless DMX preparation, Light diagnostics and updates, Beat-synced effects (Auto BPM), Group management (Targets), Scheduled Standby, Dynamic PowerBoost

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScriptE S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripte-s/id1641567274)

This app streamlines script supervision by consolidating all breakdowns, reports, and lined scripts into a single, paperless file. It allows for instant, secure sharing of information and seamless import of scripts and revisions. Features include detailed character breakdowns, slate logging, and on-set revision management.

**Highlights:** All script supervision in one file, Paperless workflow, Instant and secure information sharing, Import scripts from various formats, Detailed character breakdowns, On-set revision management, Automated timecode capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScriptE Student Quarterly | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Student Quarterly Backup | $52.99 | per 3 months |
| ScriptE Quarterly Basic | $99.99 | per 3 months |
| ScriptE Quarterly w/Backup | $105.99 | per 3 months |
| ScriptE Student Annual Basic | $149.99 | per year |
| ScriptE Student Annual Backup | $164.99 | per year |
| ScriptE Annual Basic | $299.99 | per year |
| ScriptE Annual w/Backup | $329.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AsteraApp free?

AsteraApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScriptE S free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AsteraApp or ScriptE S?

ScriptE S is rated higher. AsteraApp averages 2.3 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while ScriptE S averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do AsteraApp or ScriptE S have ads?

Neither AsteraApp nor ScriptE S shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AsteraApp or ScriptE S?

AsteraApp ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScriptE S every 3 weeks. Most recently, AsteraApp was updated on September 30, 2026 and ScriptE S on September 19, 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.*