# Stratword vs StudioDB

The clearest difference is ads: StudioDB at none against Stratword's shown. Stratword's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 15 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 StudioDB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. 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: Stratword has 97 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stratword ships an update every 5 weeks, StudioDB every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stratword | StudioDB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratword-script-writing/id1550223099/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studiodb/id6469542161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Pierre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550223101) | [Dipen Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/570360425) |

## 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 |


### StudioDB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studiodb/id6469542161)

This app offers a unique object-oriented approach to scriptwriting, allowing users to create, edit, and manage projects, characters, scenes, and dialogue. It provides tools for casting actors, defining locations, and organizing script elements with intelligent options and import/export capabilities.

**Highlights:** Object-oriented scriptwriting interface, Project, scene, and character management, Intelligent element options for dialogue and action, Actor casting and character association, Import/export projects and scripts as JSON, Generate reports and share files

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stratword free?

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

### Is StudioDB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stratword or StudioDB?

Stratword is rated higher. Stratword averages 4.4 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while StudioDB averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Stratword or StudioDB have ads?

Stratword shows ads; StudioDB does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stratword or StudioDB?

Stratword ships an update every 5 weeks, and StudioDB every 15 months. Most recently, Stratword was updated on September 25, 2026 and StudioDB on September 21, 2026.

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