Ellie vs Scriptate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ellie
Organize your day with a beautiful task management app. View tasks by day, dump ideas to clear your mind, and schedule them directly into your calendar. Integrates with Google and Apple calendars for a unified view.
- Daily planner view
- Brain dump for task offloading
- Time block/time box mode
- Google Calendar integration
- Apple Calendar integration
- Labels, recurring tasks, subtasks (Pro)
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Clear your head. Plan what fits. Get it done. Ellie turns an open-ended brain dump into a realistic plan for your day: • Capture tasks quickly in Brain Dump • Drag tasks into a time-blocked calendar • See Apple Calendar and Google Calendar events alongside your tasks • Stay focused with Stopwatch and Pomodoro timers • Organize projects with labels, subtasks, recurring tasks, priorities, and more • Plan on the go, then pick up where you left off on the web The free version of Ellie includes unlimited tasks. Upgrade to Ellie Pro for $9.99/month, $99.99/year, or a one-time $299.99 purchase to unlock additional Pro features including labels, recurring tasks, subtasks, and more. If you previously purchased Ellie Pro, use Restore Purchases in the app to restore access. Prices shown are for customers in the United States and may vary with your App Store account settings. In-app purchases and subscriptions cannot be shared using Family Sharing. Ellie Terms of Service - https://ellieplanner.com/legal/terms-of-service Ellie Privacy Policy - https://ellieplanner.com/legal/privacy
Scriptate
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Scriptate is a different kind of teleprompter—built for people who don’t want to (or can’t) rely on reading a screen. Designed with accessibility in mind, Scriptate turns your script into clear, spoken cues so you can stay focused, present, and in control. Whether you’re visually impaired, have dyslexia, or simply prefer listening over reading, Scriptate helps you move through your script naturally at your own pace. Import, paste, or type your script, and let Scriptate break it down into manageable pieces. Generate cues automatically or create your own, then play them back as you go, moving forward, backward, or repeating as needed. Key Features • Audio-based cue system for audio guidance • Built for accessibility: deal for low vision, dyslexia, and cognitive ease • Flexible script input: paste, type, or import from files • Smart cue generation or fully manual control • Move at your own pace: advance, rewind, or repeat cues anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Ellie at Free against Scriptate's $1.99. Ellie also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Scriptate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and iOS requirement 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
Ellie is free to download; Scriptate costs $1.99 up front. Ellie sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Scriptate asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ellie ships an update every 2 weeks, Scriptate monthly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Ellie | Scriptate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (61 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AloaLabs, LLC | TRAY JAMES COOK |
Bugs and requests
Ellie
Reported bugs
7 issues- Tasks disappear when scheduling from Brain Dump
- Editing and moving recurring tasks have bugs
- Rearranging tasks causes them to bounce back
- Add task button not working
- Recurring tasks show multiple times on Google Calendar
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- Calendar syncing not requesting access
- iPad split screen, portrait orientation, window resizing missing
Requested features
9 requests- General note-taking area outside of Brain Dump
- Easier way to add new time slots (e.g., holding on day time box)
- Unfinished tasks/Brain Dump to go back to Brain Dump or a priority folder
- Habit tracker
- Custom repeat periods
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- Ability to increase font size
- Split screen on iPad
- Portrait orientation on iPad
- Ability to resize window on iPad
Scriptate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ellie
- Ellie Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- Ellie Pro (Annual Plan)$99.991 Year
- Ellie Pro - Lifetime$299.99
Scriptate
No in-app purchases









