# Screenplay vs Stratword

The clearest difference is rating: Stratword at 4.4 against Screenplay's 4.1. Stratword also leads on ratings volume (97 vs 18) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Screenplay's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 47%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screenplay sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Stratword sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stratword holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stratword has 97 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Screenplay's written reviews are positive against 47% of Stratword's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Screenplay ships an update every 2 months, Stratword every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screenplay | Stratword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenplay/id322410822/reviews) | **[4.4 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratword-script-writing/id1550223099/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | **61.9% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 98 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Black Mana Studios Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/322410825) | [Patrick Pierre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550223101) |

## What reviewers say

### Screenplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenplay/id322410822)

This app offers a streamlined approach to writing screenplays on Apple devices, featuring automatic industry formatting and powerful navigation tools. It supports seamless syncing across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with optional AI assistance for enhanced writing speed and quality.

**Highlights:** Automatic industry formatting, Seamless iCloud sync across devices, Scene and character indexing, Beat board and index card planning, Import and export various script formats, Optional AI writing assistance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| AI Plus Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Standard Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| AI Annual Subscription | $129.99 | per year |
| AI Plus Annual Subscription | $249.99 | per year |


### Stratword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratword-script-writing/id1550223099)

This app provides a mobile screenwriting studio to help users write, format, and develop their screenplays from start to finish. It offers tools for outlining, character development, and industry-standard formatting, with cloud syncing to a web editor for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Step-by-Step Story Engine, Deep Character Development, Industry-Standard Formatting, Seamless Cloud Sync, Web Editor Integration, Unlimited Screenplays (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Screenplay Editor Monthly Sub | $5.99 | per month |
| Stratword Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Editor Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Stratword Premium Yearly | $99.00 | per year |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coverage | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screenplay free?

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

### Is Stratword free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screenplay or Stratword?

Stratword is rated higher. Screenplay averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Stratword averages 4.4 from 97 ratings.

### Do Screenplay or Stratword have ads?

Both Screenplay and Stratword show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screenplay or Stratword?

Screenplay ships an update every 2 months, and Stratword every 5 weeks. Most recently, Screenplay was updated on August 3, 2026 and Stratword on September 21, 2026.

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