Comparison

Ellie vs Scriptate

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Daily planner view
  • Brain dump for task offloading
  • Time block/time box mode
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Apple Calendar integration
  • Labels, recurring tasks, subtasks (Pro)
Features
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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

About

Scriptate

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Ellie4 screens
Scriptate4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ellie ships an update every 2 weeks, Scriptate monthly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ellie versus Scriptate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEllieScriptate
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS1817.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAloaLabs, LLCTRAY 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

3 purchases

Ellie

Subscriptions2
  • Ellie Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Ellie Pro (Annual Plan)$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ellie Pro - Lifetime$299.99
None

Scriptate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ellie free?
Ellie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scriptate free?
Scriptate costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ellie or Scriptate have ads?
Neither Ellie nor Scriptate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ellie or Scriptate?
Ellie ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scriptate monthly. Most recently, Ellie was updated on October 7, 2026 and Scriptate on October 7, 2026.

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