Comparison

One Exterior Day vs Stratword

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

Head to head
About

One Exterior Day

This app reads screenplays aloud, distinguishing between dialogue and stage directions. It offers secure, offline processing using native device voices or optional cloud AI for enhanced quality. Import PDF scripts from email attachments for hands-free listening.

Highlights
  • Reads screenplays aloud
  • Distinguishes dialogue and stage directions
  • Secure offline processing
  • Optional cloud AI voice enhancement
  • PDF import from email
  • Industry lingo interpretation
Features
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DESCRIPTION It's 5:30am and you're heading to set. Your inbox dings with freshly distributed triple golden-rod pages. This app will read them to you while you drive in. FEATURES OneExteriorDay will read a screenplay to you using two distinct voices, one for dialogue and one for stage directions. It intelligently scans the screenplay and interprets formatting and industry lingo so it is easily understood by the listener. Simply import a pdf screenplay from an email attachment and hit Speak. No other setup is required. This app was designed to provide a secure option which only uses the native voices installed on your iOS so that no part of the screenplay is transmitted from your device to cloud services. If you have signed an NDA for your production you can rest assured that you will not be violating your agreement by using this app using the built-in voice engine. Additional voices can be downloaded in your iPhone settings under General > Accessibility > Speech > Voices. You also have the option to use the power of cloud A.I. computing from Amazon and Google to improve voice quality. This method will send your script one page at a time to be translated. This optional method requires a constant internet connection. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://hoppinreindeer.com/oneexteriorday/legal-iOS

About

Stratword

This app is a mobile screenwriting studio that guides users from initial ideas to a formatted final draft. It offers tools for outlining, character development, and industry-standard formatting, along with a community hub for collaboration and feedback.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step story engine
  • Deep character development tools
  • Industry-standard formatting
  • Community hub for writers
  • Script exchange and feedback
  • Seamless cloud sync
  • Access to study scripts
Features
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Write your screenplay from anywhere. Your pocket-sized writer's room and global community. Stratword is the ultimate mobile screenwriting studio, designed to take you from a single idea to a fully formatted final draft. Whether you are outlining a treatment on your commute, building character bios at a coffee shop, or formatting your dialogue on the couch, Stratword gives you the professional tools you need to finally finish your script. Stop wrestling with margins and focus on what matters: your story. KEY FEATURES: Step-by-Step Story Engine: Don't stare at a blank page. Follow our guided workflow to brainstorm loglines, structure your treatment, and build out your world before you ever write "Fade In." Deep Character Development: Create complex, three-dimensional characters with dedicated profiles for bios, traits, and story arcs. Industry-Standard Formatting: Write naturally while the editor automatically formats your scene headings, action, characters, and dialogue to strict Hollywood standards. The All-New Community Hub: Level up your craft and connect with a global network of screenwriters: The Writers' Room: Browse a directory of writers by genre to find your perfect co-writer and collaborate on your next big project. The Script Exchange: Upload your projects, trade scripts with peers, earn review credits, and receive actionable feedback to polish your draft. Study Scripts: Access a curated library of recommended reading from professional screenplays to study structure and formatting. Writer Profiles & Secure Inbox: Build your custom profile showcasing your top influences, and connect privately via direct messaging. Seamless Cloud Sync: Start writing on your iPhone and finish on your computer! Your Stratword account seamlessly syncs with our brand-new Web Editor, unlocking even more pro tools like Dark Mode, Sprint Timers, Read-Aloud Teleprompters, and exports to PDF and Final Draft (.FDX). STRATWORD PREMIUM Upgrade to Stratword Premium to unlock unlimited screenplays, advanced writing features, and full cross-platform syncing. Monthly Access plans: Monthly: $9.99/Month Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. PRIVACY All your information on Stratword is secure. You are the only one who has access to your information. Also, you can delete your data at any time if you choose to do so. Privacy Policy: https://stratword.com/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://stratword.com/termsofuse Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stratword_

Screenshots

One Exterior Day2 screens
Stratword4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: One Exterior Day at 100% against Stratword's 47%. One Exterior Day also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Stratword's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (97 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. One Exterior Day sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Stratword sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stratword holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stratword has 97 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of One Exterior Day's written reviews are positive against 47% of Stratword's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

One Exterior Day ships an update every 10 days, Stratword every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
One Exterior Day versus Stratword: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOne Exterior DayStratword
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.4 (97 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better47.4% of reviews
Number of ratings397 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoppin Reindeer Entertainment IncPatrick Pierre

Customer experience

One Exterior Day

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stratword

All ratings97 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative47.4%

Bugs and requests

One Exterior Day

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Stratword

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Previous projects suddenly deleted
  • Conversions result in distorted PDFs
  • PDFs are unusable for edits or sharing
  • Paid app does not install
  • Unable to login
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  • App freezes during login attempts
  • Confirmation email for account creation not sent
  • Work is erased upon next login
  • Indents and new lines cause screenplay to look 'wonk'
  • Locking steps until previous ones are completed without clear requirements

Requested features

3 requests
  • Paste text copied from notes within script section
  • Add feature of pasting and copying texts
  • Option to insert images

In-app purchases

2 purchases

One Exterior Day

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 1-Year Subscription7 Days trial$12.991 Year
8 purchases

Stratword

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Screenplay Editor Monthly Sub$5.991 Month
  • Stratword Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Editor Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Stratword Premium Yearly7 Days trial$99.001 Year
One-time3
  • Upgrade$1.99
  • Coverage$29.99
  • Lifetime Access$149.99

Questions

Is One Exterior Day free?
One Exterior Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stratword free?
Stratword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, One Exterior Day or Stratword?
Stratword is rated higher. One Exterior Day averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Stratword averages 4.4 from 97 ratings.
Do One Exterior Day or Stratword have ads?
Stratword shows ads; One Exterior Day does not.
Which is updated more often, One Exterior Day or Stratword?
One Exterior Day ships an update every 10 days, and Stratword every 3 weeks. Most recently, One Exterior Day was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stratword on November 3, 2026.

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