# Side by side video vs Script Pilot

The clearest difference is rating: Script Pilot at 5.0 against Side by side video's 4.0. Script Pilot also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). Side by side video's advantage is ratings volume (705 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Side by side video sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days and Script Pilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Script Pilot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Side by side video has 705 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Side by side video ships an update every 3 months, Script Pilot every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Side by side video | Script Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (705 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-by-side-video/id1510710072/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/script-pilot/id6776887826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **705** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [7Logic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896725818) | [Astyne LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828321455) |

## What reviewers say

### Side by side video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-by-side-video/id1510710072)

Create engaging split-screen videos for social media with this easy-to-use collage maker. Add music and customize styles to share your creations on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

**Highlights:** Vertical and horizontal collage, Add music for vlogs, Supports popular social media ratios, Style customization, Simple and beautiful UI

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Side by side Pro (1 week) | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Side by side Pro (1 week) | $3.49 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Good for creating side-by-side videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to use core features
- 🐛 Exported videos have issues (white screen, missing content)
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 📢 Misleading 'free' claims

**Reported bugs**

- Exported videos have missing/blank content
- Subscription charges more than advertised
- Subscription cannot be easily canceled

**Requested features**

- Add ability to choose audio track
- Improve video export quality
- Provide clear subscription management options


### Script Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/script-pilot/id6776887826)

This app provides a clean teleprompter interface for recording videos with scripts. It features voice-activated scrolling to automatically advance text as you speak, helping you deliver lines confidently and stay on pace.

**Highlights:** Write or paste scripts, Voice Follow for automatic scrolling, Preview scripts before recording, Record videos with clean interface, Adjust text size and layout, Organize multiple scripts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Script Pilot Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Side by side video free?

Side by side video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Script Pilot free?

Script Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Side by side video or Script Pilot?

Script Pilot is rated higher. Side by side video averages 4.0 out of 5 from 705 ratings, while Script Pilot averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Side by side video or Script Pilot have ads?

Neither Side by side video nor Script Pilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Side by side video or Script Pilot?

Side by side video ships an update every 3 months, and Script Pilot every 8 days. Most recently, Side by side video was updated on November 3, 2026 and Script Pilot on October 31, 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.*