DH Costume S vs StudioDB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DH Costume S
Streamline film and television costuming with this app. It automates script import, organizes character closets, tracks inventory, and facilitates department-wide sharing of photos and notes. Manage budgets, sizing, and shipping all from your iPad.
- Automated script import
- Character closet organization
- Inventory and budget tracking
- Department-wide photo sharing
- Continuity note management
- Printable tag labels
- Budget and sizing sheets
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DEPARTMENT HEAD COSTUME brings 21st century database computing to the world of FILM/TELEVISION/COMMERCIAL COSTUMING. No more time wasted on redundant clerical work. Just import your script and let DH Costume start your database for you. DH Costume requires a Final Draft version 8 or higher script that has scene numbers and has the pages locked. Or, a Movie Magic Screenwriter script that has been properly converted to the Avid format. Contact tech support@scriptesystems.com if you need assistance with the conversion process. DH Costumer will not import a pdf version of a script. You enter in your character numbers, changes & day breaks, and you will be ready to print labels for the Tags. DH COSTUME is for everyone in the Costume Department: DESIGNERS, COSTUME SUPERVISORS, ON-SET COSTUMERS, COSTUME COORDINATORS - your entire department. No more running photos to set and back to the truck. For the first time DH Costume lets the entire department work independently but at the same time share all photos and continuity notes with the touch of a button. Everyone that needs the Continuity book has it with them already. On their iPad. Create and track CHANGES and CHARACTER CLOSETS. Create and print your TAG LABELS front and back, even your final book. Share photos and continuity notes with your entire department. Create and track budgets, inventory, sizing sheets, continuity, even shipping and receiving information all in one place - your iPad. DH COSTUME is built from the ground up to create highly stable, synch-able files. It is not a Filemaker add-on and requires no other software to operate. DH COSTUME has 3x the functionality of the competition for 1/3rd the price. Built by the creators of ScriptE Digital Script Supervision software and tested by top industry professionals, Department Head Costume is a quantum leap forward in the management of Costuming for Film,Television and Commercials. FUNCTIONALITY: COSTUME SUPERVISOR * DH COSTUME automatically imports scripts! It recognizes and adds all scene numbers & headings and speaking characters into your data base which allows you to quickly add your Day breaks and changes! * Print the labels for the front and back of the tags using your current DYMO Labelwriter 450 label printer. * Save, back up and share your files. * Sync continuity notes and photos from the Costumers and with the Design Team and Costume crew sharing fitting photos and continuity photos. * Track Rentals and Purchases, Inventory and CHARACTER CLOSETS. * Save time by moving entire Character closets, Inventory, kit and stock information over to new projects. * When it comes time to print out your final continuity book, the photos have already been added to each change. * Archive an entire season of work on one iPAD. DESIGNERS and ASSISTANT DESIGNERS * Organize changes and closets in one place. * Organize fitting/look photos and oversee the established photos. * Share CHARACTER CLOSET items between episodes * Track acquisition and disposition of items * Track and oversee alterations and fitting notes * Link the work of your entire crew in one place. * Privately track budgeting by character, scenes, production etc.This info need not be synced with everyone. ON-SET COSTUMERS * Keep your notes and photos all in one place - with you! * Take photos with your own digital camera or with your iPad and enter your continuity notes then sync with your Supervisor via email or Dropbox! COSTUME COORDINATORS * Track shipments, deliveries, rentals and returns. * Log actor sizes.
StudioDB
This app offers a unique object-oriented approach to scriptwriting, allowing users to create, edit, and manage projects, characters, scenes, and dialogue. It provides tools for casting actors, defining locations, and organizing script elements with intelligent options and import/export capabilities.
- Object-oriented scriptwriting interface
- Project, scene, and character management
- Intelligent element options for dialogue and action
- Actor casting and character association
- Import/export projects and scripts as JSON
- Generate reports and share files
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With StudioDB app you can create, edit or read your Scripts anywhere anytime on the palms of your hands. Will allow you to cast your Characters , define Locations for your Scenes - give you a unique point of view of your characters – where you will be able to read/control/edit Scenes for Scripts where an individual Character can exist from the Project and Scripts Character Options. It has an Object Oriented concept in writing Scripts that gives you a new and fresh interface in writing Scripts. Every aspect of writing a Script is considered an Object from the highest level (Projects) to the lowest level (Elements - Action, Dialogue, etc..) Objects that can be analyzed, copied, moved, imported, exported, etc… Example: Project Object – contains Scripts, Characters, Locations, Artists, etc… Objects Script Object – contains Scenes, Elements (Action-Dialogue-Shot-Transition-Note), Characters, XScript, etc… Objects This concept in writing Scripts – creates a unique interface in bringing your imagination/Story to your Scripts. StudioDB will let you cast your Characters– and as you read and write your story – the image of your Actor will be connected to your Characters. You will be able to select an Image that identifies your Object (Project, Script or Artist) Features: * Projects/Scripts are stored in Apps Core Database - where all aspect of writing Scripts exist as an Object * StudioDB Artist Data is fully user controlled on the content - which allows you to control what Artist (Actors) are available for your Projects which can be used to cast your Character * Intelligent Element Options - When writing the Scenes - Character Button to pick the Characters in the Dialogue & Scenes - Auto check - typed Character name to see if they exist in Script Characters list - and linking it to the Scene and Dialogue - Shot Button - to Select predefined/user customizable Shot options - Transition Button - to Select predefined/user customizable Transition Options * Character Segment in Project Detail - allow you to view & edit all the Scripts the Character is associated within that Project * Copy/Cut/Paste functionality on you Script Writing Objects (Characters, Scenes & Elements) * Internal Clipboard for Characters, Locations, Scenes, Elements and saved XScripts - User Controlled and Maintained * Import/Export your Projects, Scripts, Characters, Locations, Artists, etc.. by creating the Objects JSON file. * Options to Generate Report, Color rtf PDF, B&W rtf PDF and JSON Files depending on the Object (Project, Script, Scene, Character, Location, etc..) * Studio, Project, Script, Character, Location, Artist, Site Report File and Option to Share once File is generated. * Create Read Only files to send to other App Users to import in their Read tab as Read Only Script Version 2.0.0+. App will be Free to use. Full Access to all Functionality. Privacy policy: https://www.x23apps.com/studiodb-privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: StudioDB at 4.0 against DH Costume S's 3.0. DH Costume S's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. DH Costume S sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.99 per year and StudioDB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StudioDB holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
DH Costume S ships an update every 2 weeks, StudioDB every 15 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | DH Costume S | StudioDB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ScriptE Systems, LLC | Dipen Patel |
Customer experience
DH Costume S
StudioDB
In-app purchases
DH Costume S
- DH Costume S Annual Basic1 Month trial$99.991 Year
StudioDB
- Premium Access$2.993 Months
- Premium Access$9.991 Year









