Comparison

Final Draft Go vs The Set

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

Head to head
About

Final Draft Go

Write, edit, and read screenplays on your mobile device. Seamlessly sync scripts across platforms and enjoy industry-standard formatting. Ideal for writers on the go.

Highlights
  • Write and edit scripts
  • Sync scripts via cloud services
  • Industry-standard formatting
  • SmartType for auto-completion
  • ScriptNotes and character highlighting
  • Grammarly integration
  • Multi-language support
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Final Draft Go Final Draft™ – the #1-selling screenwriting software in the world – brings you Final Draft Go for iPhone and iPad. With this convenient, subscription-based app, you can write, edit and read Final Draft scripts on your iPhone or iPad. Go paperless and carry all your scripts with you everywhere you go, create new scripts or edit existing ones with easy-to-use features such as Tab and Enter navigation, ScriptNotes, SmartType, and more. Easily move your Final Draft scripts from desktop to iPhone or iPad and back again via iCloud, Dropbox, or email. Your scripts will appear perfectly paginated and formatted to industry standards every time. NEW FEATURES INCLUDE: ENHANCED UI New and improved user interface PINCH TO ZOOM Use multi-touch gestures to zoom in and out and customize the text size of your script view IMPROVED NIGHT MODE Change from day to night mode easily without having to leave the app UNIVERSAL CONTROL SUPPORT Work seamlessly between your iPad and Mac, using your Mac keyboard, mouse, or trackpad GRAMMARLY INTEGRATION Use the Grammarly app with FD Go to edit and proofread your work Creativity is truly portable with Final Draft Go. - Send or share your Final Draft FDX file between all your devices and computers and always be on the same page with Dropbox, OneDrive, or iCloud - Easily change script elements with classic Tab and Enter functionality or through the Elements bar (iPad) or Menu (iPhone) - Use SmartType to remember your character names, scene headings and more - Multi-language support – Write in over 95 different languages - Bluetooth keyboard support - Character Highlighting allows you to keep track of your characters for table reads or character development - Add, color-code, label, and edit ScriptNotes - Perfectly paginates to US Letter and standard European (A4) page sizes - Send feedback directly through the app - Professionally formatted TV, Film, and Stage Play templates to help get you started - Search your entire script for characters, locations, or other script elements - Export scripts to PDF via Dropbox, iCloud or email - Saves the last page you’re working on to get back to work quickly - iPhone Page View shows 100% accurate Final Draft pagination, formatting and line breaking - Automatic More’s and Continued’s - Multi-page Title Pages are supported for TV production scripts - Includes production features like Scene Numbering, Omit Scenes, Colored and Locked Pages - Shows Active or Collated Revisions with Colored Pages - Quickly switch from one revision set to another - Track key information with Cast Reports, Scene Reports, Location Reports, and more - iPhone Scene Navigator allows you to easily jump to different scenes in your script - Access all of the tools you need while maintaining context in your script in the iPhone Tools Menu - Edit your Header and Footer TESTIMONIALS: “Where has this been all my career?!? I put it through its paces doing a rewrite on the go-go-go. Does a great job. This is a real step forward! What more do you need on the road? (Maybe a chauffeur?).” David Seidler – Writer/Academy Award® winner The King’s Speech, By Dawn’s Early Light, Tucker: The Man and His Dream.

About

The Set

Features
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On set, call sheets usually arrive as A4-formatted PDFs—hard to read on a smartphone screen, leaving you zooming and panning across a dense table just to find your call time. The Set transforms it into something you can actually use. UPLOAD AND READ Upload the PDF received via email or WhatsApp. The Set extracts call times, scenes, cast, crew, transport, props, daily requirements, and locations, organizing them into collapsible sections you can open with a single tap. It even automatically detects separate transport lists if you upload them. YOUR TIMES, NOT EVERYONE ELSE'S Select your name once, and the app highlights your specific call time, pickup, hair & makeup, van run, and assigned scenes. No more sliding your finger across a table trying to find your row. WORKS FOR NIGHT SHOTS Early calls and night shoots running into the next day are handled automatically, eliminating any confusion between "today" and "tomorrow." ONE-TAP CONTACT AND NAVIGATION Reach anyone instantly via direct call or WhatsApp. Open locations directly in Apple Maps or Google Maps. The nearest hospital is always highlighted for quick access. NOTIFICATIONS Get customizable alerts ahead of your call time, pickup, or meal breaks. SCRIPT SIDES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Attach the daily sides, and tapping a scene opens it directly to the correct page. Your files stay local on your phone and are never uploaded anywhere. TIME TRACKER Track your actual working hours and compare them against the call sheet. Overtime calculates automatically beyond the wrap time. Export report PDFs to send via WhatsApp or email directly to the production manager. FOR PRODUCTION Call sheet creators can build schedules from scratch—including scenes, cast, crew, second units, and transport—then export a print-ready PDF. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED, WORKS OFFLINE No sign-up needed. Your call sheets stay stored locally on your device, accessible even without a cellular network. AVAILABLE IN: English, Italian, French and Spanish Try the app for free: 3 uploads per month and 3 time tracker exports. Upgrade to The Set Pro subscription for 30 uploads per month and unlimited time tracker exports. Special discount on the first month. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY OUR TERMS OF USE Terms of Use: https://6hts2nmvbt-source.github.io/Terms-of-Use/ Privacy Policy: https://6hts2nmvbt-source.github.io/The-Set-App/privacy-policy-en Support: https://6hts2nmvbt-source.github.io/The-Set-App/support-en

Screenshots

Final Draft Go4 screens
The Set4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Set at every 3 days against Final Draft Go's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, 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. Final Draft Go sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and The Set sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Final Draft Go ships an update every 5 weeks, The Set every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Final Draft Go versus The Set: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFinal Draft GoThe Set
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCast & Crew Production Software, LLCELENA LIROSI

Bugs and requests

Final Draft Go

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Constant login issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Scrolling and cursor problems
  • Formatting and editing bugs
  • Sync and file management issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Dropbox support
  • Improve Magic Keyboard integration
  • Add Beat Board and other advanced features
  • Unify account system with desktop version

The Set

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Final Draft Go

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annually$19.991 Year
1 purchases

The Set

Subscriptions1
  • The Set Pro1 Month trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Final Draft Go free?
Final Draft Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Set free?
The Set is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Final Draft Go or The Set have ads?
Neither Final Draft Go nor The Set shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Final Draft Go or The Set?
Final Draft Go ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Set every 3 days. Most recently, Final Draft Go was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Set on October 24, 2026.

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