Comparison

Weekend Read 2 vs GoldiNN

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

GoldiNN

Features
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GoldiNN is a modern streaming platform built for discovery—making it easy to find creators, explore shows, and play episodes your way. Whether you’re watching video or listening on the go, GoldiNN lets you jump into content quickly, search by category, and switch between video and audio when available—so your experience fits your day. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Discover creators and explore their profiles • Browse shows and dive into full episode libraries • Search creators, shows, and episodes in seconds • Watch video episodes with a clean, immersive player • Switch to audio when available for on-the-go listening • Continue where you left off with saved progress WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • Fast discovery and simple navigation • Clean UI designed for bingeing and searching • Video-first with audio flexibility • A platform designed to spotlight creators and their work Download GoldiNN and start discovering your next favorite creator, show, or episode today.

Screenshots

Weekend Read 24 screens
GoldiNN3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoldiNN at none against Weekend Read 2's 2. GoldiNN also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Weekend Read 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GoldiNN asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weekend Read 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, GoldiNN every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Weekend Read 2 versus GoldiNN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeekend Read 2GoldiNN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (132 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings132 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
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 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperQuote-Unquote LLCThe Gold Innovision Team LLC

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

GoldiNN

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

GoldiNN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weekend Read 2 free?
Weekend Read 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoldiNN free?
GoldiNN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Weekend Read 2 or GoldiNN have ads?
Neither Weekend Read 2 nor GoldiNN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weekend Read 2 or GoldiNN?
Weekend Read 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and GoldiNN every 10 days. Most recently, Weekend Read 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and GoldiNN on October 12, 2026.

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