Report vs Scenarist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Report
This professional broadcast application transforms your iOS device into a portable IP audio codec for radio and TV reporters. Stream live, high-quality audio or send recorded reports and interviews to the studio via cellular or Wi-Fi connections. It supports offline recording and integration with other audio editing apps.
- Ultraportable IP audio codec
- Live bidirectional HD audio streaming
- Record and stream simultaneously
- Offline recording capabilities
- Automatic file transfers
- Integrates with AudioCopy apps
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Radio, TV reporters and journalists - the world’s most popular, award winning, professional broadcast application turns your compatible iOS device into an ultraportable IP audio codec. Stream live, low delay bidirectional 15kHz HD quality audio to a Tieline IP audio codec at the studio using 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi connections, or send 20kHz quality recorded news & sports reports & interviews to the studio using a variety of file transfer options. • Download Report-IT Live from the App Store and use on any compatible iPhone, iPod or iPad. • Once configured, simply open the app and tap “Connect” to go live! • Bidirectional live 15kHz audio at 24Kbps (supports live audio at 14.4Kbps). • Report live and record simultaneously. • Insert multiple recordings in playlists for live reports. • Offline recording when you have no cellular coverage or Wi-Fi access. • Automatic file transfers using WAV or AAC-LC on disconnect. • Connect a professional microphone and headphones when reporting. • Display your own/station logo and byline during a live or pre-recorded report. • Integrates with AudioCopy compliant Apps for editing recordings (http://retronyms.com/audiocopy). To compare different Report-IT Live apps visit http://support.tieline.com/report-it/features A Tieline studio codec is required to connect live. Contact Tieline or your favourite Tieline dealer via http://www.tieline.com/Contact-Us for more info. NOTE: Live streaming requires an In-App purchase of Live Time at approximately $10USD per hour (prices may vary slightly between countries due to exchange rates), or the In-App upgrade to Report-IT Live Pro provides unlimited live streaming. 2 hours of Live Time is provided free (upon registration) with Report-IT Live. Firmware version requirements for Tieline codecs are noted in the registration confirmation email or Report-IT support FAQs.
Scenarist
This app provides professional screenwriting tools with smart auto-formatting and on-device speech recognition. It offers unlimited script creation and export options, with an optional Pro upgrade for advanced features like revision tracking and production reports.
- Smart auto-formatting
- On-device speech recognition
- Unlimited script creation
- PDF and Fountain export
- iCloud sync
- Revision tracking (Pro)
- Script statistics (Pro)
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Scenarist is the screenwriting app built for writers who take their craft seriously. Whether you're drafting your first short film or polishing a feature-length screenplay, Scenarist gives you industry-standard tools in a beautiful, distraction-free interface. WRITE WITH CONFIDENCE Smart formatting automatically applies proper screenplay structure as you type. Scene headings, action, dialogue, parentheticals, transitions — everything lands in the right place without manual formatting. Just write, and Scenarist handles the rest. BRING YOUR SCRIPTS FROM FINAL DRAFT Open Final Draft (.fdx) and Fountain files from Files, Mail or AirDrop and keep writing on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Scene headings, dialogue, dual dialogue and the title page come in formatted. BUILT FOR FULL-LENGTH SCRIPTS Scenarist stays responsive as your script grows. A hundred-page feature keeps up with your typing, scrolls smoothly, and jumps between scenes instantly. SMART KEYS (PRO) Keys above the keyboard that follow the line you're writing: INT./EXT., your locations and DAY/NIGHT on a scene heading; your cast, (V.O.) and (CONT'D) on a character line. In YouTube and Short Form scripts: hook openers, B-roll shots and calls to action. DICTATE YOUR SCRIPT (PRO) Speak your screenplay and watch it format itself. Say "new scene," "character John," or "cut to" and Scenarist builds properly typed elements as you talk — entirely on-device, no account, no cloud. Voice commands recognize English only. FREE FEATURES • Up to 3 scripts with full editor access • Smart auto-formatting for all screenplay elements • Final Draft (.fdx) and Fountain import • Auto-complete for scene headings and characters • Dual dialogue • Scene numbering and page breaks • PDF and Fountain export • Read Aloud with a narrator voice • iCloud sync across all your devices • Find & replace • Focus mode for distraction-free writing • Notes and bookmarks on any element • Dark mode support • Keyboard shortcuts on iPad and Mac • Recently Deleted — restore any script within 30 days • In English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Russian SCENARIST PRO — UNLOCK EVERYTHING Upgrade to Pro for the complete professional toolkit: • Unlimited scripts • Smart Keys • Clean PDF export, without the Scenarist credit line • Final Draft (.fdx) export for production workflows • Voice to Script — hands-free dictation with spoken formatting commands • Teleprompter — full-screen auto-scrolling reader for filming and table reads • Table Read — a voice for every character • Revision tracking with industry-standard color coding • Script statistics and pacing analysis • Character dialogue reports • Script validation for formatting issues • Title page editor with contact info • Index cards for visual story structure • Print-ready script preview • Color-coded markers for review FOR CONTENT CREATORS Scenarist isn't only for features. Switch to YouTube or short-form mode and you get element types built for video: hooks, B-roll notes, on-screen text, ad placements, sponsor reads, and timestamps. Pair it with the Pro teleprompter and you can write a script and shoot from it on the same phone. PRO PRICING Choose what fits: a monthly plan, an annual plan that saves you over 60%, or a one-time Lifetime unlock with no subscription at all. Monthly and annual plans start with a 7-day free trial. Prices shown in your local currency below. YOUR SCRIPTS, YOUR DEVICE All scripts are stored on your device and optionally synced through your personal iCloud account. We never see your work. No account required. No data collection. No ads. EXPORT ANYWHERE Share your screenplay in industry-standard formats: • PDF — perfectly formatted, ready to print or submit • Final Draft (.fdx) — the production standard (Pro) • Fountain (.fountain) — plain-text screenplay format Built by a filmmaker, for filmmakers. Terms of use: https://scenaristapp.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Scenarist at Free against Report's $9.99. Scenarist also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). Report's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Scenarist is free to download; Report costs $9.99 up front. Report sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Scenarist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Report holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scenarist has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Report's written reviews are positive against 75% of Scenarist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Report ships an update every 4 months, Scenarist every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Report | Scenarist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tieline Technology | Mykola Viunyk |
Customer experience
Report
Scenarist
In-app purchases
Report
- Pre-Paid Live Time$9.99
- Report-IT Live Professional$199.99
Scenarist
- Name: Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Scenarist Pro Lifetime$89.99









