# Stratword vs Final Draft Go

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stratword at freemium against Final Draft Go's subscription. Stratword also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 10%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Final Draft Go's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 97). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stratword sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Final Draft Go sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stratword holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Final Draft Go has 1.7K ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Stratword's written reviews are positive against 10% of Final Draft Go's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stratword | Final Draft Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratword-script-writing/id1550223099/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-draft-go/id1614876398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 97 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.4% of reviews** | 10.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 58 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Pierre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550223101) | [Cast & Crew Production Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/453097971) |

## What reviewers say

### Stratword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratword-script-writing/id1550223099)

This app provides a mobile screenwriting studio to help users write, format, and develop their screenplays from start to finish. It offers tools for outlining, character development, and industry-standard formatting, with cloud syncing to a web editor for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Step-by-Step Story Engine, Deep Character Development, Industry-Standard Formatting, Seamless Cloud Sync, Web Editor Integration, Unlimited Screenplays (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Screenplay Editor Monthly Sub | $5.99 | per month |
| Stratword Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Editor Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Stratword Premium Yearly | $99.00 | per year |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coverage | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |


### Final Draft Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-draft-go/id1614876398)

Write, edit, and read screenplays on your mobile device. Seamlessly sync scripts across platforms and enjoy industry-standard formatting. Ideal for writers on the go.

**Highlights:** Write and edit scripts, Sync scripts via cloud services, Industry-standard formatting, SmartType for auto-completion, ScriptNotes and character highlighting, Grammarly integration, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annually | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent for on-the-go ideas
- 👍 Don't be scared of the bad reviews
- 🚀 Saved my life!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and annoying
- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Unusable, unprofessional
- 🐛 Scrolling issues
- 🐛 Typing and formatting problems

**Reported bugs**

- Constant login issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Scrolling and cursor problems
- Formatting and editing bugs
- Sync and file management issues

**Requested features**

- Add Dropbox support
- Improve Magic Keyboard integration
- Add Beat Board and other advanced features
- Unify account system with desktop version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stratword free?

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

### Is Final Draft Go free?

Final Draft Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stratword or Final Draft Go?

Stratword is rated higher. Stratword averages 4.4 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Final Draft Go averages 4.0 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Stratword or Final Draft Go have ads?

Stratword shows ads; Final Draft Go does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stratword or Final Draft Go?

Stratword ships an update every 5 weeks, and Final Draft Go every 5 weeks. Most recently, Stratword was updated on September 21, 2026 and Final Draft Go on September 24, 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.*