Comparison

Stratword vs Turn

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

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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

Turn

Features
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Run your set without the spreadsheet headaches. Turnover is the all-in-one breakdown, scheduling, and script continuity tool built for filmmakers, 1st ADs, DPs, and script supervisors. Take your project seamlessly from pre-production through post-production in one unified workspace. AUTOMATE SCRIPT BREAKDOWNS IN SECONDS Instant Scene Generation: Drop in your script and automatically create scenes in seconds—saving you hours of manual data entry. Side-by-Side Script & Shot List: View your script and shot list simultaneously. No app-switching, no lost context. Script-to-Shot Linking: Pin shots directly to script pages so you can jump to exact scene dialogue or action in one click. BUILD SCHEDULES & CALL SHEETS FAST Shot List to Schedule: Drag, drop, and reorganize your shot list into an actionable daily shoot schedule. Customizable Event Blocks: Schedule color-coded events—lunch breaks, moves, pack-in, and resets—right alongside your shots. No More Excel Call Sheets: Generate clean, professional call sheets directly from your project schedule without juggling spreadsheets. LIVE CREW COLLABORATION ON SET Role-Based Permissions: Assign crew members specific department roles (Camera, Script Supervisor, Sound) so they contribute only what matters to them. Real-Time Set Tracking: Keep everyone on schedule. Track shot progress, log camera notes, circle good takes, and update the entire crew instantly. ONE-CLICK POST-PRODUCTION EXPORTS Export clean, industry-standard PDFs ready for your post-production team, director, or production office: Daily Production Reports (DPR) Script Supervisor & Continuity Reports Camera Sheets Shot Lists & Storyboards Master Schedules Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nomadfilms.co.nz/terms

Screenshots

Stratword4 screens
Turn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Turn at none against Stratword's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Turn sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stratword ships an update every 5 weeks, Turn monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stratword versus Turn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStratwordTurn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick PierreJared Jones

Bugs and requests

Stratword

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Previous projects suddenly deleted
  • Conversions result in distorted PDFs
  • PDFs are unusable for edits or sharing
  • Paid app does not install
  • Unable to login
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  • App freezes during login attempts
  • Confirmation email for account creation not sent
  • Work is erased upon next login
  • Indents and new lines cause screenplay to look 'wonk'
  • Locking steps until previous ones are completed without clear requirements

Requested features

3 requests
  • Paste text copied from notes within script section
  • Add feature of pasting and copying texts
  • Option to insert images

Turn

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
5 purchases

Turn

Subscriptions5
  • Cloud Sharing - Single user$1.991 Month
  • Collaborative Plan (10 Crew Max)$2.991 Month
  • Collaborative Plan (25 Cew Max)$7.991 Month
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  • Collaborative Plan (100 Crew max)$29.991 Month
  • Collaborative Plan (Unlimited)$59.991 Month

Questions

Is Stratword free?
Stratword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Turn free?
Turn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stratword or Turn have ads?
Stratword shows ads; Turn does not.
Which is updated more often, Stratword or Turn?
Stratword ships an update every 5 weeks, and Turn monthly. Most recently, Stratword was updated on October 17, 2026 and Turn on October 7, 2026.

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