# AsteraNext vs ScriptE S

The clearest difference is rating: ScriptE S at 5.0 against AsteraNext's 2.3. AsteraNext's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScriptE S sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per 3 months. AsteraNext asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScriptE S holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of AsteraNext's written reviews are positive against 33% of ScriptE S's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AsteraNext | ScriptE S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteranext/id1628086599/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripte-s/id1641567274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astera LED Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367867799) | [ScriptE Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/479257914) |

## What reviewers say

### AsteraNext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteranext/id1628086599)

Control complex lighting setups with intuitive tools for creating custom programs and effects. Manage DMX addresses, diagnose and update fixtures, and ensure seamless runtime for your productions.

**Highlights:** Intuitive lighting control, Customizable programs and effects, DMX address and footprint setup, Fixture diagnosis and updates, Layer effects for pixel control, Scheduled standby mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScriptE S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripte-s/id1641567274)

This app streamlines script supervision by consolidating all breakdowns, reports, and lined scripts into a single, paperless file. It allows for instant, secure sharing of information and seamless import of scripts and revisions. Features include detailed character breakdowns, slate logging, and on-set revision management.

**Highlights:** All script supervision in one file, Paperless workflow, Instant and secure information sharing, Import scripts from various formats, Detailed character breakdowns, On-set revision management, Automated timecode capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScriptE Student Quarterly | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Student Quarterly Backup | $52.99 | per 3 months |
| ScriptE Quarterly Basic | $99.99 | per 3 months |
| ScriptE Quarterly w/Backup | $105.99 | per 3 months |
| ScriptE Student Annual Basic | $149.99 | per year |
| ScriptE Student Annual Backup | $164.99 | per year |
| ScriptE Annual Basic | $299.99 | per year |
| ScriptE Annual w/Backup | $329.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AsteraNext free?

AsteraNext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScriptE S free?

ScriptE S is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AsteraNext or ScriptE S?

ScriptE S is rated higher. AsteraNext averages 2.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ScriptE S averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do AsteraNext or ScriptE S have ads?

Neither AsteraNext nor ScriptE S shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AsteraNext or ScriptE S?

AsteraNext ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScriptE S every 3 weeks. Most recently, AsteraNext was updated on September 15, 2026 and ScriptE S on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*