Comparison

Talking Scripts vs FYCit

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

Head to head
About

Talking Scripts

This app reads film and TV scripts aloud with customizable voices, perfect for actors to run lines or anyone who wants to listen to scripts on the go. It intelligently ignores script formatting to focus on dialogue, offering a seamless and immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Reads film and TV PDF scripts aloud
  • Virtual partner for running lines
  • Customizable voice pitch and speed
  • Automatic character voice assignment
  • Ignores script formatting (headers, page numbers)
  • Line learning feature for actors
  • Siri integration for script notes
Features
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"Hi, this is Idris Elba. Most scripts are read under pressure. Late nights. Flights. Prep. Walks between meetings. As someone with dyslexia, this was a killer. I wanted a simpler way to stay connected to stories. I looked everywhere for something that could do this. I couldn't find it. So I built Talking Scripts with award-winning director Stefan Schwartz - an app that brings your scripts to life, wherever you are. We hope it helps you the way it's helped us." Idris Elba & Stefan Schwartz Talking Scripts is an iOS app that reads film and TV PDF scripts aloud with natural-sounding voices. Now featuring Professional Subscriptions with access to our new generation of expressive, high-quality voices designed to make scripts feel more alive, immersive and easier to follow. 40% FOUNDERS MEMBER PRICING is currently available for early subscribers locked in for life. There’s even a free 50-page trial so you can try Talking Scripts for yourself. Talking Scripts Studio is built in. A professional solution for productions and studios. Instantly distribute scripts with fully cast voices, custom workflows and production-friendly tools designed for professional environments. Talking Scripts Studio includes watermarking, secure script distribution and full security controls, giving productions a safer and more flexible way to share, review and listen to scripts on the move. • PROFESSIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS Unlock our latest natural-sounding voices with Professional plans. Designed for producers, executives, assistants, actors, writers, crew and anyone who reads scripts. • TALKING SCRIPTS STUDIO Built for productions and studios that need secure, production-friendly script distribution. Fully cast scripts, watermarking and professional security controls help teams review and listen to scripts safely wherever they are. • LINE LEARNING FOR ACTORS Choose any character in your script to play. Adjust the pause length, and you are good to go. Talking Scripts mutes your lines to help you rehearse and prepare. • NATURAL-SOUNDING VOICES Listen to scripts performed with human-sounding voices. Multiple voice options are available depending on your subscription. • VARIABLE SPEED Customise playback speed to match the way you like to work. Slow things down for detail or speed through coverage on the move. • YOUR LEADS ALL HAVE DIFFERENT VOICES Talking Scripts automatically assigns masculine and feminine voices to characters. Or you can fully customise voices script by script for your preferred listening experience. • PAGE NUMBERS, HEADERS, FOOTERS AND WATERMARKS - ALL IGNORED Talking Scripts intelligently skips page numbers, watermarks, continued lines, headers and footers so you hear the story, not the formatting. FEATURES • Professional subscriptions with premium natural-sounding voices • Founder Member pricing available for a limited time • Line Learning for actors • Script notes • Variable voice speed • Listen while driving, walking, travelling or cooking • Bookmark your place automatically • Ignores page numbers, headers, footers, continued/more lines and watermarks • Choose from free and premium voices WEBSITE Visit Talkingscripts.com to learn more about available voices and subscriptions. SUBSCRIPTION Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews monthly or annually unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your iTunes account settings. Founder Member and promotional pricing apply while your subscription remains active. If you cancel and later return, standard pricing may apply. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Privacy Policy: https://www.talkingscripts.com/privacy-policy Terms and conditions: https://www.talkingscripts.com/terms-of-service

About

FYCit

Discover awards screenings, events, and exclusive content for top contenders. Stay updated with daily event listings and unlock perks as a verified member. This app centralizes information to help voters make informed decisions.

Highlights
  • Global screenings and events listings
  • Customizable locale selection
  • Verified member perks and early invites
  • Direct RSVP links
  • Premium bonus content hub
  • Notifications for favorite films and shows
  • Detailed contender profiles
Features
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Awards Season starts with FYCit, the essential app for awards voters and guild members to discover screenings, events, Premium Bonus Content, and the season’s top contenders. Meet the all-new FYCit. FYCit has been completely redesigned to make awards season easier to navigate from the first screening to your final ballot. Find screenings and RSVP, follow the films and venues you care about most, keep track of what you’ve seen, rate this season’s contenders, and organize your own personal awards-season experience all in one place. Screenings and events are updated throughout the season, with powerful filters to help you quickly find what matters to you. Verified members can also unlock special perks and opportunities throughout the season. Say goodbye to scattered information and hello to one place built around the way awards voters actually move through the season. Features: - Global Screenings & Events – Find awards screenings and events in cities around the world - Powerful Screening Filters – Narrow events by locale, voter group, venue, availability, date, and more - Direct RSVP Links – Go straight from FYCit to the studio or organizer’s RSVP page - Seen – Keep track of the films you’ve watched throughout the season - Ratings – Rate the films you’ve seen across overall and craft categories, and keep private notes for yourself - Personal Ballot Tools – Use your ratings to help organize your own awards-season preferences - Favorite Films & Venues – Follow the contenders and screening locations you care about most - Smart Notifications – Get alerts for new screenings, favorite films, favorite venues, reopened availability, new content, and more - Premium Bonus Content – Watch interviews, behind-the-scenes pieces, craft conversations, featurettes, trailers, short films, and other campaign content - Detailed Film Profiles – Explore contenders with trailers, images, credits, screenings, content, and more - Member Verification – Verify participating guild and awards-voting memberships and access available member perks - Private by Design – Your Seen activity, Favorites, Ratings, and personal notes are not publicly displayed to other FYCit users

Screenshots

Talking Scripts4 screens
FYCit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Talking Scripts at 4.3 against FYCit's 3.7. Talking Scripts also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (81% vs 70%). FYCit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Talking Scripts sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FYCit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Talking Scripts holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Talking Scripts's written reviews are positive against 70% of FYCit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talking Scripts ships an update weekly, FYCit monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Talking Scripts versus FYCit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking ScriptsFYCit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (24 ratings) — better3.7 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2448 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTalking Scripts LtdFYCit LLC

Customer experience

Talking Scripts

All ratings23 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative11.5%

FYCit

All ratings48 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative26.7%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Talking Scripts

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Solo$12.991 Month
  • Pro$24.991 Month
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  • Max$36.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly1 Month trial$45.991 Year
  • Solo (Yearly)$136.991 Year
  • Pro (Yearly)$279.991 Year
  • Max$404.991 Year
One-time2
  • Top-up 100$9.99
  • Top-up 500$32.99
None

FYCit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Talking Scripts free?
Talking Scripts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FYCit free?
FYCit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Talking Scripts or FYCit?
Talking Scripts is rated higher. Talking Scripts averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while FYCit averages 3.7 from 48 ratings.
Do Talking Scripts or FYCit have ads?
Neither Talking Scripts nor FYCit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Talking Scripts or FYCit?
Talking Scripts ships an update weekly, and FYCit monthly. Most recently, Talking Scripts was updated on October 27, 2026 and FYCit on October 25, 2026.

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