Comparison

Weekend Read 2 vs SceneReady

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

Head to head
About

Weekend Read 2

This app optimizes screenplays for comfortable reading on mobile devices. It supports various file formats and offers features like customizable text, character highlighting, and read-aloud functionality.

Highlights
  • Optimized screenplay display
  • Supports PDF, Final Draft, Fountain, and more
  • Customizable fonts and text sizes
  • Character highlighting
  • Read aloud functionality
  • Page-specific notes
  • Dark mode
Features
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“Staggeringly useful.” - Dan Etheridge, producer of Veronica Mars and Party Down We’ve made the best screenplay reader even better. Weekend Read 2 makes reading screenplays delightful by optimizing scripts for iPhone and iPad retina screens. Never squint and pinch to read a script again. Whether reading from a PDF or a native file like Final Draft or Fountain, Weekend Read 2 gives you the tools to make every screenplay a smooth and easy read. Created by screenwriter John August and the team behind the award-winning Highland, Weekend Read 2 has Hollywood talking. “With Weekend Read, John August and his crafty elves have taken something that was the worst thing, namely reading scripts on a mobile device, and turned it into the best thing. I find it more pleasant to read a script in Weekend Read on my 4-inch iPhone screen than to read a PDF in proper screenplay format on my iPad. I even prefer it to reading full-sized paper scripts.” - Rian Johnson, writer-director (Knives Out, Poker Face, Star Wars: The Last Jedi) “Weekend Read started as an app I didn’t know I needed and quickly became an app I can’t live without. Weekend Read keeps you on top of your reading pile, not buried under it. It’s seriously amazing.” - Rawson Thurber, writer-director (Red Notice, Dodgeball) “This is the perfect solution I’ve been fantasizing about - it makes reading scripts (or anything) on the iPhone not just tolerable, not just painless, but actually a pleasure!” - David Wain, writer/director/EP (Wet Hot American Summer, Role Models) Weekend Read supports PDFs, Final Draft .fdx, .highland, plain text, and Markdown files. Features: * Customizable Reading: Choose from an updated selection of fonts and text sizes for a personalized reading experience. * Character Highlighting: Highlight your lines with ease. * Read Aloud: Have the script read to you at up to 2x speed. * Notes: Add page-specific notes and export them to collaborators. * Dark Mode: Enjoy night reading with optimized dark mode. * Page Jumper: Quickly navigate through long documents. * Library: Curate your own library of scripts. * Discover: Find new scripts from our rotating categories of curated screenplays and books. * Optimized for iOS: Enjoy a seamless reading experience across all your iOS devices. Terms of Service (EULA): https://wer.quoteunquote.company/terms

About

SceneReady

Features
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SceneReady puts 10 professional actor tools in your pocket for less than a dollar. No subscriptions, no hidden fees — just the tools you need to stay sharp and prepared. PRACTICE WITH AI SCENE PARTNERS Paste your sides and let SceneReady read your scene partner's lines using premium device voices. Add multiple partners for group scenes, assign unique voices to each character, preview voices before rehearsal, and adjust speech rate to match your pace. It's like having a reader on demand. COLD READ TIMER Sharpen your cold reading skills with timed practice sessions. Set your prep time, read under pressure, and build the confidence to nail auditions on the first take. SIDES ANNOTATION Import your sides and mark them up digitally. Highlight beats, add notes, flag intentions — keep your script work organized and accessible. TELEPROMPTER A clean, adjustable teleprompter for self-tapes and memorization. Control scroll speed, font size, and display to match your workflow. MONOLOGUE LIBRARY Browse a curated collection of monologues across genres. Save favorites, add your own, and always have audition material ready. CHARACTER BREAKDOWN Build detailed character profiles — backstory, relationships, objectives, emotional arc. Keep your character work structured and easy to reference. REHEARSAL JOURNAL Track your rehearsal sessions with notes, reflections, and progress logs. See your growth over time and stay accountable to your craft. DAILY WARM-UPS Voice, body, and focus warm-up routines to get you performance-ready. Follow guided exercises before auditions, callbacks, or shooting days. SELF-TAPE TOOLKIT A step-by-step checklist to make sure every self-tape is professional — from lighting and framing to slate and file naming. INDUSTRY GLOSSARY Quick reference for industry terms, abbreviations, and jargon. From "sides" to "SAG-AFTRA," know what everything means. Built by a working actor, for working actors. One purchase, all tools, no subscriptions — ever. iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac coming in v1.1.

Screenshots

Weekend Read 24 screens
SceneReady4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Weekend Read 2 at Free against SceneReady's $0.99. Weekend Read 2 also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). SceneReady's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On 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

Weekend Read 2 is free to download; SceneReady costs $0.99 up front. Weekend Read 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SceneReady asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weekend Read 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, SceneReady every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Weekend Read 2 versus SceneReady: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeekend Read 2SceneReady
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (132 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings132 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuote-Unquote LLCSimon Shih

Bugs and requests

Weekend Read 2

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • App crashes during read aloud
  • Script lines are cut off and choppy
  • App breaks PDF pages randomly and deletes text
  • Text formatting button does not open fully
  • Overcharging for subscription
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  • Import of Final Draft files fails
  • Incorrect script formatting when importing PDFs
  • Misplaced text and elements in imported PDFs
  • Read Aloud feature does not work
  • App is fundamentally broken
  • Cannot open attachments into the app
  • Scripts have expiry dates
  • Reader settings popover is too small and unusable on iPad
  • App cuts off the top and bottom of script pages
  • Voice reader feature does not work
  • Text to speech uses basic Siri voices
  • Voice playback is patchy and unusable
  • Accidental text selection and difficulty un-selecting
  • Adding notes is difficult
  • Tapping screen does not exit highlight mode
  • Double-tapping highlights incorrectly
  • Reached limit on free version with only one screenplay added

Requested features

8 requests
  • Restore place in script when launching app
  • Ability to use voice aloud reader without screen active
  • Assign different voices to different characters
  • Full screen mode option
  • Fix popover for reader settings on iPad
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  • Improve import of Final Draft files
  • Fix PDF script formatting issues
  • Make scripts available indefinitely

SceneReady

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Weekend Read 2

Subscriptions2
  • Weekend Read 2 Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Weekend Read 2 Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

SceneReady

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weekend Read 2 free?
Weekend Read 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SceneReady free?
SceneReady costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Weekend Read 2 or SceneReady have ads?
Neither Weekend Read 2 nor SceneReady shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weekend Read 2 or SceneReady?
Weekend Read 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and SceneReady every 4 months. Most recently, Weekend Read 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and SceneReady on October 24, 2026.

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