Comparison

iWriter 2 vs Script

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

Head to head
About

iWriter 2

A minimalist Markdown editor designed for distraction-free writing. It offers MultiMarkdown support with live preview, syntax highlighting, and seamless export to various formats. Organize and manage your documents with a built-in manager.

Highlights
  • Minimalist, distraction-free writing interface
  • Full MultiMarkdown support with live preview
  • Syntax highlighting and keyboard shortcuts
  • Automatic progress saving
  • Seamless export to HTML, PDF, EPUB, DOCX, LaTeX
  • Built-in document manager with search
  • Rebuilt with TextKit 2 for enhanced performance
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iWriter 2 is an elegant and minimalist Markdown text editor designed for distraction-free writing. # iWriter 2 is the next generation of the beloved iWriter text editor. "Simple & beautiful" App Store Review, 2019 "Terrific Writing and Notes App" App Store Review, 2015 "Great simple text editor" App Store Review, 2014 Immerse yourself in a minimalist writing environment designed to enhance focus and productivity. Say hello to structured, professional documents that effortlessly transform your ideas. ## MultiMarkdown Support iWriter 2 is a full-featured Markdown editor built for precision and flexibility. - MultiMarkdown support with live preview and syntax highlighting. - Wikilinks and Wiki-Embeds for connected notes. - Task lists and code blocks made simple. - Keyboard shortcuts for fast inline formatting. ## Built-in Document Manager A built-in document manager that lets you easily organize, browse, and manage all your files in one place — complete with powerful document search to quickly find exactly what you need. ## Rebuilt with TextKit 2 iWriter 2 has been completely rebuilt from the ground up using Apple’s modern TextKit 2 framework, delivering faster performance, smoother scrolling, and a more responsive writing experience. ## Multiple Export Options A refined, user-friendly interface designed for focus and productivity, offering intuitive formatting options and seamless export to multiple formats including HTML, PDF, EPUB, DOCX (Microsoft Word), and LaTeX. ## LaTeX and Mermaid Diagrams iWriter 2 offers LaTeX syntax highlighting, making complex math expressions easy to read and edit as you write. It also supports Mermaid diagrams, letting you create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and more using simple text-based syntax. Both integrate seamlessly into your Markdown workflow, keeping technical writing and visual documentation in one place. --- Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://serpensoft.com/privacy-policy/

About

Script

Write screenplays in industry-standard format without subscriptions or ads. This app offers automatic formatting, templates, and multiple export options, ensuring your work is always safe and accessible across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Automatic industry formatting
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Multiple script templates
  • Export to FDX, Fountain, PDF, Plain Text
  • iCloud Drive integration
  • Full dark mode and accessibility features
Features
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No AI rewriting your scenes. No subscription. No switching apps. Just write. Script is the focused, reliable screenwriting app for writers who are tired of bloated tools, broken sync, and monthly fees. Write your screenplay in proper industry format, on your iPhone or iPad, and never lose a word. YOUR WORK IS ALWAYS SAFE Script auto-saves every single keystroke. There is no save button because you will never need one. Close the app mid-scene, take a call, lock your phone — your script is exactly where you left it. Always. WRITE IN INDUSTRY FORMAT, AUTOMATICALLY Scene headings, action lines, character names, dialogue, parentheticals, transitions — Script formats everything as you type. Tap the element bar to switch types. On iPad with a keyboard, Tab advances elements exactly like Final Draft. Your script looks right from the very first line. START FASTER WITH TEMPLATES Choose from five templates to hit the ground running: Blank Script — pure, empty canvas Feature Film — three-act structure with all major beats TV Pilot — Cold Open, Act One, Act Two, Act Three structure Short Film — streamlined three-act format Save the Cat — all 15 beats pre-loaded with descriptions to guide your story EXPORT ANYWHERE Share your screenplay in the formats that matter: Final Draft (.FDX) — open in Final Draft on any device Fountain — the open screenwriting format PDF — share with anyone, print-ready Plain Text — maximum compatibility Hand your script off via the iOS share sheet instantly. BUILT FOR iPhone AND iPad Full dark mode. Large text accessibility. Bluetooth keyboard support with Tab-to-advance on iPad. Portrait on iPhone, portrait and landscape on iPad. Works beautifully on every modern iOS device. SAVE TO iCLOUD DRIVE Save scripts to iCloud Drive and access them across all your Apple devices. Import .fountain and .fdx files from iCloud Drive or the Files app. Dropbox sync coming soon. ONE PRICE. FOREVER. Buy it once, write forever. No subscriptions, no monthly fees, and no unexpected upsells. Your scripts are stored completely on your device with zero data harvested. Perfect for film students, indie creators, and deadline-driven contest writers who want premium desktop features without the recurring corporate tax.

Screenshots

iWriter 24 screens
Script4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iWriter 2 at 4.5 against Script's 4.0. iWriter 2 also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). Script's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

iWriter 2 costs $9.99 and Script $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iWriter 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iWriter 2 has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iWriter 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Script every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iWriter 2 versus Script: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWriter 2Script
Price$9.99$9.99
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerpensoft GroupDawn Tepper

Customer experience

iWriter 2

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Script

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iWriter 2

No in-app purchases

None

Script

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iWriter 2 free?
iWriter 2 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Script free?
Script costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iWriter 2 or Script?
iWriter 2 is rated higher. iWriter 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Script averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iWriter 2 or Script have ads?
Neither iWriter 2 nor Script shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iWriter 2 or Script?
iWriter 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Script every 8 days. Most recently, iWriter 2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Script on October 10, 2026.

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