# Script Buddy vs ScriptReady

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Script Buddy at none against ScriptReady's 10. Script Buddy also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 3). ScriptReady's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScriptReady sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Script Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Script Buddy against 5.0 for ScriptReady. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Script Buddy has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Script Buddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScriptReady's.

Script Buddy ships an update every 3 weeks, ScriptReady every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Script Buddy | ScriptReady |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/script-buddy-actor-rehearsal/id1534270183/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptready/id6767885555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Klaus Matzka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499476792) | [380 PRODUCTIONS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896517431) |

## What reviewers say

### Script Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/script-buddy-actor-rehearsal/id1534270183)

This app acts as your personal scene partner, reading other characters' lines from your script and pausing for yours. It supports various script formats and offers multiple rehearsal modes, including practice with hidden lines or just cues. Rehearse in ten languages with customizable voices and playback options.

**Highlights:** Reads other characters' lines, Supports PDF, Final Draft, Fountain, Markdown, text, Camera scanning for printed scripts, Multiple rehearsal modes (Listen, Read, Practice), Customizable voices, speed, and pitch per character, Offline speech recognition (iOS 26+), Looping scenes and rehearsal ranges, Export script as Fountain file

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScriptReady

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptready/id6767885555)

This app provides actors with a digital rehearsal space to practice lines, record self-tapes, and collaborate with others. It features active speech recognition, AI scene partners, and real-time video calls for remote rehearsals and teleprompter control.

**Highlights:** Active speech recognition for line practice, AI scene partner for solo rehearsal, Live video calls for remote collaboration, Real-time teleprompter control, Self-tape recording and saving, Script import and editing, Music and backing track integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Standard Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 Hour of 1:1 Live Reader | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hours of 1:1 Live Reader | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2 Hours of Group Live Reader | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Import Pages | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12 Hours of 1:1 Live Reader | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hours of Group Live Reader | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12 Hours of Group Live Reader | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Script Buddy free?

Script Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScriptReady free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Script Buddy or ScriptReady?

ScriptReady is rated higher. Script Buddy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while ScriptReady averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Script Buddy or ScriptReady have ads?

Neither Script Buddy nor ScriptReady shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Script Buddy or ScriptReady?

Script Buddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScriptReady every 3 days. Most recently, Script Buddy was updated on November 13, 2026 and ScriptReady on November 13, 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.*