# Talking Scripts vs The Black List

The clearest difference is rating: The Black List at 5.0 against Talking Scripts's 4.2. The Black List also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Talking Scripts's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Scripts sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. The Black List asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Black List holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Scripts has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Talking Scripts ships an update weekly, The Black List every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Scripts | The Black List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-scripts/id1506268510/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-black-list-industry/id6759069387/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Talking Scripts Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506268509) | [The Black List, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876644581) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Scripts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-scripts/id1506268510)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Solo | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Max | $22.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $45.99 | per year |
| Solo (Yearly) | $83.99 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $167.99 | per year |
| Max | $249.99 | per year |
| Top-up 100 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Top-up 500 | $14.99 | one-time |


### The Black List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-black-list-industry/id6759069387)

This app connects film industry professionals with promising screenplays and their writers. Discover top scripts and foster new connections within the industry.

**Highlights:** Discover promising screenplays, Connect with writers, Industry professional focus, Official Black List app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Scripts free?

Talking Scripts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Black List free?

The Black List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Talking Scripts or The Black List?

The Black List is rated higher. Talking Scripts averages 4.2 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while The Black List averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Talking Scripts or The Black List have ads?

Neither Talking Scripts nor The Black List shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Scripts or The Black List?

Talking Scripts ships an update weekly, and The Black List every 3 days. Most recently, Talking Scripts was updated on September 23, 2026 and The Black List on September 9, 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.*