Comparison

Stratword vs JungleReader

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

Head to head
About

Stratword

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
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Write your screenplay from anywhere. Your pocket-sized writer's room and global community. Stratword is the ultimate mobile screenwriting studio, designed to take you from a single idea to a fully formatted final draft. Whether you are outlining a treatment on your commute, building character bios at a coffee shop, or formatting your dialogue on the couch, Stratword gives you the professional tools you need to finally finish your script. Stop wrestling with margins and focus on what matters: your story. KEY FEATURES: Step-by-Step Story Engine: Don't stare at a blank page. Follow our guided workflow to brainstorm loglines, structure your treatment, and build out your world before you ever write "Fade In." Deep Character Development: Create complex, three-dimensional characters with dedicated profiles for bios, traits, and story arcs. Industry-Standard Formatting: Write naturally while the editor automatically formats your scene headings, action, characters, and dialogue to strict Hollywood standards. The All-New Community Hub: Level up your craft and connect with a global network of screenwriters: The Writers' Room: Browse a directory of writers by genre to find your perfect co-writer and collaborate on your next big project. The Script Exchange: Upload your projects, trade scripts with peers, earn review credits, and receive actionable feedback to polish your draft. Study Scripts: Access a curated library of recommended reading from professional screenplays to study structure and formatting. Writer Profiles & Secure Inbox: Build your custom profile showcasing your top influences, and connect privately via direct messaging. Seamless Cloud Sync: Start writing on your iPhone and finish on your computer! Your Stratword account seamlessly syncs with our brand-new Web Editor, unlocking even more pro tools like Dark Mode, Sprint Timers, Read-Aloud Teleprompters, and exports to PDF and Final Draft (.FDX). STRATWORD PREMIUM Upgrade to Stratword Premium to unlock unlimited screenplays, advanced writing features, and full cross-platform syncing. Monthly Access plans: Monthly: $9.99/Month Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. PRIVACY All your information on Stratword is secure. You are the only one who has access to your information. Also, you can delete your data at any time if you choose to do so. Privacy Policy: https://stratword.com/privacypolicy Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stratword_

About

JungleReader

Aggregate content from various sources like YouTube, Reddit, Mastodon, and RSS feeds into a single, clutter-free interface. Stay updated on new content with alerts and quickly skim through updates to focus on what matters. Reclaim your time from distracting recommendation engines.

Highlights
  • Follow YouTube, Reddit, Mastodon, RSS
  • Unlimited feeds
  • Content alerts
  • Data saved locally
  • Web version available
  • Free and open-source
Features
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Read what you like, without the junk. Use JungleReader to follow YouTube, Reddit, Mastodon, RSS, and your friend's weird blog, all in one place. JungleReader is designed to help you follow exactly what you like, and nothing more. See alerts when new content is available, and skim through updates quickly. Use JungleReader to stay focused on the content that's productive for you, and reclaim your time from productivity-killing content recommendation engines. JungleReader is a free and open-source project. Give it a try and let us know what you think. Features: - Follow YouTube, Reddit, Mastodon, RSS, and more - Unlimited feeds - Data saved locally - Web version available - Free + open-source Coming soon: - Cross-device sync

Screenshots

Stratword4 screens
JungleReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JungleReader at 100% against Stratword's 47%. JungleReader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Stratword sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. JungleReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stratword versus JungleReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStratwordJungleReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPatrick PierreMatthew Riley

Customer experience

Stratword

All ratings97 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative47.4%

JungleReader

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Stratword

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Screenplay Editor Monthly Sub$5.991 Month
  • Stratword Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Editor Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Stratword Premium Yearly$99.001 Year
One-time3
  • Upgrade$1.99
  • Coverage$29.99
  • Lifetime Access$149.99
None

JungleReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stratword free?
Stratword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JungleReader free?
JungleReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stratword or JungleReader have ads?
Stratword shows ads; JungleReader does not.

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