Comparison

Directive vs ScriptSheet Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Directive

This app helps you remember and manage routine maintenance tasks for important items. It provides templates, reminders, and tools to make maintenance easy to complete and track, saving you money and providing peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Maintenance task templates
  • Customizable reminders and notifications
  • Store task details and notes
  • Quick action buttons for parts/service
  • Maintenance history tracking
  • Cross-device syncing (Pro)
Features
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Directive helps you stay up to date with routine maintenance to safeguard the important things in your life. Regular maintenance saves money by reducing the need for costly emergency repairs, plus, it gives you peace of mind, knowing that crucial safety equipment is working in case of emergency. Here's 3 reasons why you need Directive: 1. Makes Maintenance Easy to Remember Directive includes dozens of templates to help you set up the maintenance tasks you want to complete. Then, it sends you notifications when it's time to complete routine maintenance. 2. Makes Maintenance Easy to Complete Store details in the app like filter sizes, or the type of oil your car uses, so when the time comes, you know all the things you need. Plus, quick action buttons help you buy parts, find service contractors, or get instructions for tasks like testing your fire extinguisher. 3. Makes Maintenance Easy to Track A couple taps let you log a task as complete, and Directive will keep a record of it, along with any notes you saved, and then set up a reminder for the next time it's due. Look back any time at your maintenance history. Directive is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The free version allows you to track up to 10 different maintenance tasks, without any advertisements or nags to purchase. Directive Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription for a very low annual price (price may vary by region), that gives you access to Directive Pro on iPhone, iPad and Mac. It allows you to track unlimited maintenance tasks, plus, it backs up and syncs your maintenance tasks & history across all your devices. You can even share them with a partner. In addition, it allows more customization, like setting custom repeat intervals for tasks. The Directive Pro subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours prior end of the subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You may cancel or disable your subscription by going to your App Store Account Settings after purchase. You can find the privacy policy and terms of use for Directive Pro here: https://www.directiveapp.com/terms-and-privacy/

About

ScriptSheet Mobile

This app transforms PDF screenplay annotations into organized spreadsheets for film and TV production departments. It streamlines shot breakdown, budgeting, and planning for VFX, cinematography, wardrobe, and more.

Highlights
  • PDF annotation for screenplay breakdowns
  • Organize VFX shots by type and complexity
  • Track lighting and camera needs per scene
  • Manage costume appearances and continuity
  • Extract location and set requirements
  • Convert annotations to spreadsheets
  • Generate custom PDF reports
Features
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ScriptSheet: A Pioneering PDF Annotation Application ScriptSheet is an innovative PDF Annotation application designed specifically for screenplay breakdowns. It offers a comprehensive and distinctive set of functionalities that elevate workflow beyond any other application. VFX Supervisors & Producers ° Break down every VFX shot from the script. ° Organize shots by VFX type (CG, green screen, cleanup, compositing) ° Track complexity ratings and vendor assignments ° Sort by scene or location for bidding packages ° Export to CSV for Integration into Studio Shot Tracking systems ° Generate shot lists for vendor presentations Example: 40 VFX shots identified, organized by type, exported with complexity ratings in 2 hours instead of 12. Cinematographers ° Identify lighting and camera needs per scene. ° Track location, I/E, time of day for every scene ° Sort scenes by location for equipment planning ° Note special camera rigs, lighting requirements ° Export camera/grip budget from breakdown Wardrobe/Costume Designers ° Track every character appearance and costume. ° Filter table by character for complete appearance tracking ° Note costume changes, special requirements ° Organize by scene for continuity planning ° Export costume lists for budgeting and shopping Production Design/Art Directors ° Extract all location and set requirements. ° Identify every location and set mention ° Track props, set dressing, special builds per scene ° Sort by location for construction/rental planning ° Create department budget from structured breakdown Makeup/Hair Department Heads ° Track character looks across all scenes. ° See all scenes for each character in one view ° Identify special makeup effects, prosthetics ° Plan for continuity across shooting schedule ° Export breakdown for budget presentations Key Grip/Gaffer ° Identify rigging and equipment needs. ° Note special rigging, stunts, crane shots ° Organize by location for equipment planning ° Track lighting requirements per scene ° Generate equipment rental budgets Converting Markup Annotations to Spreadsheets ScriptSheet is the first and exclusive application that empowers users to transform their markup annotations into fully functional and authentic spreadsheets. This capability is unparalleled by any other application. Global Transformation of Annotations ScriptSheet’s unique tool set enables users to take complete control of their annotations. All annotations created in ScriptSheet can be modified and transformed into any other supported annotation type, granting users unparalleled power over their PDF documents. Powerful Presentations In addition to creating an industry-first ability to generate tables and spreadsheets, ScriptSheet enables powerful PDF reports with user-customizable metadata, allowing you to share your insights effectively. Industry-Specific Features Unique to ScriptSheet are our powerful screenplay analysis tools that automatically extract scene numbering and headings, jumpstarting your script breakdown journey. World Class Note Taking Every annotation created in script sheet can be assigned a note. The user to completely document their thoughts and workflow. All notes created in script sheet to get transferred to a separate field in the final spreadsheet for sharing with your team. Terms of Service: https://www.scriptsheet.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.scriptsheet.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Directive4 screens
ScriptSheet Mobile1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScriptSheet Mobile at 5.0 against Directive's 3.9. Directive's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 2). 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

Both are free to download. Directive sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and ScriptSheet Mobile sells 3 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

ScriptSheet Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Directive has 43 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Directive versus ScriptSheet Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirectiveScriptSheet Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (43 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLittleFin LLCFxtrak Inc.

Customer experience

Directive

All ratings43 ratings
Positive67.4%
Neutral14.0%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral18.9%
Negative20.8%

ScriptSheet Mobile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Directive

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Old, deleted items still show in notifications
  • App continues to show completed items as due
  • Sync feature not working for some
  • Sync feature selective between devices
  • Directive added twice bug
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  • Cloud sync not logging in
  • Mac application is blurry

Requested features

25 requests
  • Archive tasks option
  • Preset 45-day option
  • More customizable widgets
  • Option to archive tasks
  • Print or save PDF option
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  • Larger notes/details fields
  • Ability to add photos
  • Option for daily overdue notifications
  • Sync with Apple Calendar and Reminders
  • Sort by category/sub-category
  • Add one-time to-do's
  • Specify season or month for reminders
  • Option for one-time directive (no repeats)
  • Filter by category
  • Edit or delete categories
  • Sign in with Apple
  • Filter by categories
  • Create non-repeating items
  • Watch app
  • Specify cycle duration in days
  • Customizable countdowns
  • Themes and in-app icons
  • Change app color
  • Time of task completion
  • Menu bar icon

ScriptSheet Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Directive

Subscriptions1
  • Directive Pro$9.991 Year
3 purchases

ScriptSheet Mobile

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • standard plan$19.99

Questions

Is Directive free?
Directive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScriptSheet Mobile free?
ScriptSheet Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Directive or ScriptSheet Mobile?
ScriptSheet Mobile is rated higher. Directive averages 3.9 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while ScriptSheet Mobile averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Directive or ScriptSheet Mobile have ads?
Neither Directive nor ScriptSheet Mobile shows ads.

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