# MZed vs Save the Cat!

MZed and Save the Cat! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of MZed's written reviews are positive against 39% of Save the Cat!'s. MZed also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Save the Cat!'s advantage is ratings volume (440 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MZed sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $299.99 per year 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 MZed against 4.6 for Save the Cat!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Save the Cat! has 440 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of MZed's written reviews are positive against 39% of Save the Cat!'s.

MZed ships an update weekly, Save the Cat! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MZed | Save the Cat! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mzed/id1456561064/reviews)** | [4.6 (440 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-cat/id1495073895/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **440** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 38.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Dorsia Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456561063) | [Blake Snyder Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/333296577) |

## What reviewers say

### MZed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mzed/id1456561064)

Access a library of film-making education courses on your mobile device. Download lessons for offline viewing and learn on the go. Offers a Pro subscription for expanded access.

**Highlights:** Film making education courses, Downloadable lessons, Offline viewing, Mobile access, Pro subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MZed Pro | $299.99 | per year |
| Lighting People - On Location | $44.99 | one-time |
| The Language of Lighting | $46.00 | one-time |
| Cinematography for Directors | $56.99 | one-time |
| The Art & Science of Lenses | $57.99 | one-time |
| How to Start a Podcast | $90.99 | one-time |
| Anamorphic Cookbook Part 2 | $113.99 | one-time |
| Definitive Guide to Resolve | $129.99 | one-time |
| Panasonic EVA1 Camera Primer | $149.99 | one-time |
| ARRI AMIRA Camera Primer | $149.99 | one-time |
| The Secrets of Optics | $149.99 | one-time |
| Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18.5 | $170.99 | one-time |
| ARRI Certified Camera Training | $199.99 | one-time |
| Filmmaking for Photographers | $229.99 | one-time |
| Art & Technique of Editing | $249.99 | one-time |
| Master the Moment | $284.99 | one-time |
| Mastering the Image | $349.99 | one-time |


### 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 MZed free?

MZed 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, MZed or Save the Cat!?

MZed is rated higher. MZed averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Save the Cat! averages 4.6 from 440 ratings.

### Do MZed or Save the Cat! have ads?

Neither MZed nor Save the Cat! shows ads.

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

MZed ships an update weekly, and Save the Cat! every 2 months. Most recently, MZed was updated on September 28, 2026 and Save the Cat! on September 21, 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.*