Comparison

Filmotech vs Script Evolution

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

Head to head
About

Filmotech

This mobile application serves as a companion to its desktop counterpart, allowing users to access and manage their movie databases on the go. Prepare your data using the desktop version and sync it to your iOS device for pocket-sized access.

Highlights
  • Access movie database on iOS
  • Syncs with desktop application
  • Prepare database via desktop
  • Transfer via WiFi or file manager
  • Pocket-sized database access
Features
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*** Filmotech for iOS requires Filmotech Mac/PC *** Filmotech for iOS is the Filmotech Mac/PC companion. It allows you to always have your database in your pocket. Prepare your database using "Mobile" option of the the desktop application and download the file to your iOS device (using WiFi on your local network or using the file manager). You can also check the forum for more information. Filmotech Mac/PC is a movie catalog software. Filmotech is a freeware and runs on Mac and PC.

About

Script Evolution

This advanced application streamlines film production by managing all shooting data in one intuitive interface. It allows for easy script import, detailed take recording, and quick generation of essential reports like facing pages and progress updates. Designed for efficient on-set data management and post-production reporting.

Highlights
  • Intuitive data management for shooting
  • Import scripts from PDF or FDX
  • Record and annotate takes
  • Generate PDF reports (facing page, progress)
  • Supports single/multiple units and international reporting
  • Offline shooting capabilities
Features
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Script Evolution 10 years anniversary The most advanced script supervisor iPad application on the market. Manages all the data of a shooting in a single, super intuitive and powerful application. Fill all the information during the day and produce all reports later with the tap of a button : facing page, progress reports, wildtrack, etc. Script evolution handles all your shooting configuration: single units, multiple units, serie project, international reporting, french method, no-internet shooting sets. We've got it all covered ! Main workflow : - Import scripts from pdf or fdx format for easy project configuration, or enter it manually while analyzing the script with fast-edit features. - Record all takes, take notes and mark the good ones. - Produce all pdf reports at the end of the day and send them to the different stakeholders. It's a simple as it gets, and with the feedback we've accumulating for the past 10 years from our community of users, we can safely proclaim that no other application comes even close in terms of convenience and power.

Screenshots

Filmotech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Filmotech at 4.5 against Script Evolution's 1.0. Script Evolution's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Filmotech sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Script Evolution sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Filmotech holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Filmotech's written reviews are positive against 80% of Script Evolution's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Filmotech ships an update every 6 months, Script Evolution monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Filmotech versus Script Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilmotechScript Evolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPascal PLUCHONSimpleApp

Customer experience

Filmotech

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

Script Evolution

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Filmotech

One-time5
  • Tiny tip$1.99
  • Medium tip$3.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
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  • Large tip$8.99
  • Huge tip$17.99
3 purchases

Script Evolution

One-time3
  • 1 day of shooting$7.99
  • 5 days of shooting$32.99
  • 10 days of shooting$54.99

Questions

Is Filmotech free?
Filmotech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Script Evolution free?
Script Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Filmotech or Script Evolution?
Filmotech is rated higher. Filmotech averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Script Evolution averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Filmotech or Script Evolution have ads?
Filmotech shows ads; Script Evolution does not.
Which is updated more often, Filmotech or Script Evolution?
Filmotech ships an update every 6 months, and Script Evolution monthly. Most recently, Filmotech was updated on November 1, 2026 and Script Evolution on October 24, 2026.

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