# Stratword vs PlayScript

The clearest difference is rating: PlayScript at 5.0 against Stratword's 4.4. PlayScript also leads on ads (none vs shown). Stratword's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). 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 PlayScript sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlayScript holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. 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, PlayScript every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stratword | PlayScript |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratword-script-writing/id1550223099/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscript/id6477762727/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 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Pierre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550223101) | [Jonathan Hebert](https://appshunter.io/developer/346892569) |

## 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 |


### PlayScript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playscript/id6477762727)

This app helps actors create, organize, and rehearse scripts. It offers line transcription, playback using various voices, and flexible rehearsal tools like line blurring and section focusing. Premium features include script import and export.

**Highlights:** Line transcription, Voice playback with custom pitch, Adjustable line visibility, Section-specific rehearsal, Script import from PDF (Premium), Script export and sharing (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stratword free?

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

### Is PlayScript free?

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

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

PlayScript is rated higher. Stratword averages 4.4 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while PlayScript averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Stratword or PlayScript have ads?

Stratword shows ads; PlayScript does not.

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

Stratword ships an update every 5 weeks, and PlayScript every 4 months. Most recently, Stratword was updated on September 25, 2026 and PlayScript on August 31, 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.*