# Talking Scripts vs Emily Was Here

The clearest difference is rating: Emily Was Here at 5.0 against Talking Scripts's 4.2. Talking Scripts's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Scripts sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Emily Was Here sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Emily Was Here 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, Emily Was Here every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Scripts | Emily Was Here |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/emily-was-here/id6785517773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Talking Scripts Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506268509) | [StoryverseNYC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785517776) |

## 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 | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| Max | $36.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $45.99 | per year |
| Solo (Yearly) | $136.99 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $279.99 | per year |
| Max | $404.99 | per year |
| Top-up 100 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Top-up 500 | $32.99 | one-time |


### Emily Was Here

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emily-was-here/id6785517773)

Experience the history and engineering of the Brooklyn Bridge through an immersive audio tour. Follow Emily Roebling's story, whether you're walking the bridge or enjoying it from home. Discover poetry and historical narratives at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Location-based audio experience, Home-based audio experience, Cinematic narration, Learn Emily Roebling's story, Poetry and historical storytelling, Interactive map, Explore at your own pace

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Emily Was Here Experience | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Scripts free?

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

### Is Emily Was Here free?

Emily Was Here is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Talking Scripts or Emily Was Here?

Emily Was Here is rated higher. Talking Scripts averages 4.2 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Emily Was Here averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Talking Scripts or Emily Was Here have ads?

Neither Talking Scripts nor Emily Was Here shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Scripts or Emily Was Here?

Talking Scripts ships an update weekly, and Emily Was Here every 10 days. Most recently, Talking Scripts was updated on October 13, 2026 and Emily Was Here on October 7, 2026.

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