Comparison

Pocket Call Sheet vs Scriptation

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Call Sheet

This app allows filmmakers to create and distribute industry-standard digital call sheets for their productions. It streamlines scheduling, cast and crew information, and scene details, enabling digital sign-offs and email distribution as PDF or HTML.

Highlights
  • Create industry-standard digital call sheets
  • Distribute to cast and crew via email
  • Digital sign-off for key personnel
  • Detailed production, cast, crew, and scene information
  • Includes weather, property lists, and special instructions
  • Email attachments as HTML or PDF
Features
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POCKET CALL SHEET. The world's first iOS digital call sheet application. - Featured in MovieMaker Magazine's "2011's Must-Have Apps for Movie Makers | The Future of Filmmaking" issue. - Named as one of "2 Apps to help produce your film." -Raindance Canada. - "Overall this app is highly recommended, it's highly functional, easy to customize/maneuver." -HandHeldHollywood.com - "Pocket Call Sheet is very intuitive and easy to use. A smart solution at a great price." -Chris Patmore, MovieScope Magazine. With Pocket Call Sheet you can simply and effectively create industry standard digital call sheets for multiple productions. Instead of relying on a physical production office to schedule your production, with Pocket Call Sheet you can do it on the road, distributing to your cast and crew all the requirements for the following day. Your Line Producer, UPM, 1st and 2nd AD’s can even sign off on the call sheet from their device. Pocket Call Sheet allows you to email call sheets as HTML or PDF attachments, thus eliminating the need to print. Here is a detailed list of elements Pocket Call Sheet contains: Production information: - Film Title - Episode Title - Company - Studio - Date - Shoot Days - Day out of days (e.g. "day 32 of a 60 day shoot") - Exec. Producer(s) - Producer(s) - Director(s) - Production Office and contact information - Production Number - Company Report to - Company Shooting Call - Line Producer - Unit Production Manager - 1st Assistant Director - 2nd Assistant Director - 2nd 2nd Assistant Director - Production Assistant(s) - Other Weather information: - Anticipated Weather - Sunrise - Sunset Cast information: - Assigned Number - Name - Role - Status - Pick-Up - Call Time - Hair & M/U - Set Call - Notes Crew information: - General Crew Call (Sets a global call time) - Name - Position - Status - Call Time - Notes Departments: - Camera Dept. - Grip Dept. - Electric Dept. - Sound Dept. - Video - Property Dept. - Special Effects - Hair & Make Up - Wardrobe Dept. - Art Dept. - Construction - Office Staff - Accounting - Writing Staff - Casting - Post Production - Locations - Transportation - Misc. Equipment - Catering & Craft Services - Additional - Studio Set Op’s Stand-Ins, Atmosphere, Musicians: - Assigned Number - Name - Role - Status - Pick-Up - Call Time - Hair & M/U - Set Call - Notes Scene information (scenes can be reordered for scheduling purposes): - Scene Number - INT/EXT - Scene Heading - DAY/NIGHT - Story Day - Scene Description - Number of Pages - Cast Required - Location Address - Notes/Instructions - Special Instructions for specific departments. - Property list with description, scene and quantity. - Emergency Utilities with contact information and address. - Daily Notes. Signatures: - Line Producer - U.P.M. - 1st A.D. - 2nd A.D. And a great deal more... After entering the details of your shoot day, a formatted 2 page call sheet with advance shooting schedule is emailed to all cast, crew and anyone else. If you find Pocket Call Sheet useful, please add a review. If you have any suggestions for future releases of Pocket Call Sheet please email us via our website. Please "Like" us on Facebook and Twitter: - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pocket-Call-Sheet/370875426271783 - https://twitter.com/pocketcallsheet You can also find detailed video guides on YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFmVdLMnNJGU9bmUKcel9kAlXg2z3848y

About

Scriptation

This app streamlines script preparation and production for film and television professionals. It allows for digital annotation, automatic transfer of notes to new revisions, and generation of detailed reports. Features include script breakdowns, actor line highlighting, and audio playback for table reads.

Highlights
  • Automatic note transfer to new script revisions
  • Digital annotation with highlights, drawings, and audio
  • Script breakdown and report generation
  • Actor line highlighting and rehearsal tools
  • Audio playback for script reading
  • Layered notes for different purposes
Features
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Scriptation is the Emmy®-winning script annotation app trusted by directors, script supervisors, actors, development executives, and production teams on film and television sets worldwide, from prep through production. "When I mark up my script, I use Scriptation now." (Kathy Bates) "Scriptation changed my life. Every time you get a new draft, it transfers all your notes." (Sophia Bush) The script changes. Your work stays with it. FOR DIRECTORS & WRITERS Organize your entire prep in one digital production binder. • Annotate scripts with highlights, notes, photos, Apple Pencil drawings, and audio • Transfer markups to new revisions automatically in seconds • Use layers to separate personal, department, and meeting notes • Insert facing pages, shot lists, set plans, and reference images • Create and share daily sides directly from the app • Listen to your script read aloud with customizable character voices • Keep scripts, call sheets, schedules, and production documents in one place No more 3-ring binders. No more rewriting notes when revisions land. FOR PRODUCTION & DEPARTMENTS Break down scripts, tag elements, and generate reports. • Tag props, wardrobe, locations, VFX, SFX, and more with custom categories • Generate formatted breakdown reports as PDF or CSV • Include photos, reference notes, and scene details • Integrate with planning apps like Cinapse, SetHero, Shamel Studio, Shot Lister, and Think Crew • Transfer tags to new revisions so breakdowns stay current Perfect for assistant directors, department heads, producers, and anyone else on set who interacts with a script. FOR SCRIPT SUPERVISORS Professional lining and continuity tools built for production. • Generate instant scene coverage tramlines • Add facing page reports and mark takes directly in the script • Maintain continuity notes across scenes and revisions • Transfer lining and notes when new drafts arrive. Nothing lost. Built for how modern script supervisors actually work on set. FOR ACTORS Prepare for auditions and rehearse scenes, no scene partner needed. • Highlight your character's lines in one tap • Rehearse with customizable character voices and scene looping • Use Playback Mode as a self-tape teleprompter with slate delays • Transfer your annotations when new drafts arrive. No rewriting. Whether you're prepping sides, running lines, or recording a self-tape, Scriptation turns your script into a rehearsal studio. FOR DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVES Evaluate scripts faster. Listen to them, mark them up, and share notes. • Listen to scripts with distinct character voices to hear dialogue, pacing, and tone • Use it as a table read on the go between meetings or during a commute • Annotate scripts as you read or listen • Share note layers with creative teams while keeping personal notes separate Whether you're reading for a greenlight or giving notes on a draft, Scriptation lets you experience the script, not just read it. SCRIPTATION INDUSTRY PRO Unlock the full production toolkit across all your devices. Industry Pro includes advanced Note Transfer, multi-layer transfer, collate pages, compare scripts, breakdown tagging and reports, facing pages, daily sides, script supervisor lining tools, advanced layers, collaboration, and rehearsal tools for actors. Premium AI features and AI voice access may require a separate AI subscription. Scriptation offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions, including Industry Pro and AI access, with monthly and/or annual options where available. A free 14-day trial may be available for eligible offers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Apple Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://scriptation.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://scriptation.com/privacy

Screenshots

Pocket Call Sheet4 screens
Scriptation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scriptation at Free against Pocket Call Sheet's $7.99. Scriptation also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). Pocket Call Sheet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On ads 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

Scriptation is free to download; Pocket Call Sheet costs $7.99 up front. Scriptation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Pocket Call Sheet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scriptation holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scriptation has 3.6K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Pocket Call Sheet's written reviews are positive against 76% of Scriptation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Call Sheet ships an update every 6 months, Scriptation fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Pocket Call Sheet versus Scriptation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket Call SheetScriptation
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (13 ratings)4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews76.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings133.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB247 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSnake Byte StudioScriptation LLC

Customer experience

Pocket Call Sheet

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral13.2%
Negative18.9%

Scriptation

All ratings3,564 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews261 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative18.4%

Bugs and requests

Pocket Call Sheet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Scriptation

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Annotations disappearing or shifting when transferring to new script versions
  • Inability to open password-protected scripts
  • Unreliable performance on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create new scripts
  • Improved text editing and formatting tools
  • Better integration with other production apps
  • Handwriting recognition for notes
  • More customization options for the toolbar and layout

In-app purchases

None

Pocket Call Sheet

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Scriptation

Subscriptions9
  • Scriptation Industry Pro14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Scriptation AI3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Scriptation AI$39.991 Month
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  • Scriptation Industry Pro14 Days trial$39.993 Months
  • Scriptation AI$59.991 Month
  • Scriptation Industry Pro14 Days trial$69.996 Months
  • Scriptation AI$79.991 Month
  • Scriptation AI$99.991 Month
  • Scriptation Industry Pro14 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Pocket Call Sheet free?
Pocket Call Sheet costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scriptation free?
Scriptation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Call Sheet or Scriptation?
Scriptation is rated higher. Pocket Call Sheet averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Scriptation averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Pocket Call Sheet or Scriptation have ads?
Neither Pocket Call Sheet nor Scriptation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Call Sheet or Scriptation?
Pocket Call Sheet ships an update every 6 months, and Scriptation fortnightly. Most recently, Pocket Call Sheet was updated on November 1, 2026 and Scriptation on November 13, 2026.

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