Comparison

Scene Study vs Linus

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

Head to head
About

Scene Study

This app helps actors memorize lines and rehearse scenes for theater and film. Record cue lines to practice listening and recall, then mute characters to rehearse from memory. Rehearse anytime, anywhere, even while multitasking, for deeper memorization and character insight.

Highlights
  • Line prompting for memorization
  • Record cue lines
  • Mute characters for rehearsal
  • Dress rehearsal mode
  • Lock screen audio controls
  • Drag and drop line reordering
Features
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Scene Study is an incredibly easy way for actors to learn their lines, memorize scenes and rehearse for theater and film productions. Created by actors for actors, Scene Study frees you from the script to start actively listening and responding in the scene. By recording your cues lines, you practice listening for them right along with recalling your own. Once you have a scene set up, save time by rehearsing while doing other activities. Combining other tasks with rehearsal enables deeper memorization of your lines and often provides a few unexpected insights to your character. Getting started is easy. Simply create a production, add characters, then start recording your character's spoken and cue lines. Record the full lines for your scene partners or just the cue lines. Then start rehearsing! Choose the character you wish to rehearse by muting them during playback and enjoy your own portable scene partner. Rehearse around the house or on the go, rehearse while driving or doing chores. It’s that easy! Features - Dress rehearsal mode! - Line prompting to speed memorization. - Streamlined recording interface. - Lock screen audio controls integration. - Great for single scene and full length productions. - Shared character lists for productions. - Streamlined scene screen enables playback and recording from one screen. - Playback all scene lines or mute a character to rehearse lines from memory. - Drag and drop line reordering. - Auto-save recordings for fast scene creation. - Headphone and bluetooth support for limitless rehearsal opportunities.

About

Linus

This AI-powered tool acts as your rehearsal partner, helping actors learn lines and self-tape auditions. It offers customizable features like real actor voices, cue-sensitive playback, and script parsing, all while respecting user privacy.

Highlights
  • AI scene partner
  • Self-tape tool
  • Line learning
  • Cue-sensitive playback
  • Customizable actor voices
  • Script parsing with notes
  • Hands-free rehearsal
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Use a reader when you can. Use Linus when you can’t. Your AI-powered scene partner, self tape tool, and line learning app—built by actors, ready when you are. Run lines, run scenes, learn lines and self tape anytime, anywhere. When pressure hits, Linus listens. You’ve run scenes in your trailer. Stayed late after rehearsals. Taped alone in hotel rooms, and whispered lines to yourself in the car and on the train. You’ve prepared for the callback or audition alone, desperate, because everyone said ‘sorry, I can’t, I’m busy’. Linus was made for these moments—the quiet, chaotic, last-minute ones where confidence matters and no one’s around. We’re actors who get it. We live your life. That’s why we built Linus: an AI line reader, teleprompter for actors, and rehearsal partner that listens for your cue, responds in flow, and holds space so you can do what you love and lead your scene. Whether you’re learning 8 pages the night before a callback, self taping at 1AM, or finding your flow on the go, Linus is built to support your process—not replace it. This is rehearsals, without pressure. Play, without panic. ------------ How to get the most out of Linus USE REAL ACTOR VOICES AND SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY Choose your scene partner by accent, tone, age or gender. Every time you rehearse with a voice, that actor gets paid. SELFTAPE WITHOUT A READER Use a smart teleprompter for actors that scrolls naturally while you move. Record, edit, and favourite your best takes without leaving the app. Perfect for selftapes when no reader is around. LEARN LINES FASTER, YOUR WAY Loop tricky moments and work in sections. Hide lines. Use first-letter-only prompts. Stay in flow while you learn lines for auditions or performances. REHEARSE HANDS-FREE, ANYWHERE Run lines in the car, at the gym, on a walk, or lying in the sun. Linus plays your scene partner so you can live your life while rehearsing. UPLOAD MESSY SCRIPTS WITH NO STRESS Got a script with notes from casting written on it? No problem. Linus understands how to find your role, extract your lines, and work around notes—getting you into the scene in seconds. CUE-SENSITIVE PLAYBACK Linus waits for your cue, only responding when you’ve finished your line. Paraphrase when needed. Adjust pace to match your rhythm. REHEARSE IN 32+ LANGUAGES Automatically detects script language and accent. Built for multilingual actors, line learning, and accent switching. MAKE YOUR SCRIPT WORK FOR YOU Choose fonts like Courier or OpenDyslexic. Adjust layout and font size for actor-first accessibility, for better clarity and comfort. STAY IN CONTROL Set the pace, switch between cue or tap-to-progress, and choose how Linus responds. You lead. TRACK YOUR REHEARSAL HABITS View rehearsal stats, line counts, and scene history to improve your process and feel more prepared. YOUR DATA. YOUR PROCESS. PROTECTED. No data mining. No weird terms. Just a line reader that respects your privacy and your scripts. Download Linus and rehearse anytime, anywhere. Try it free today with 1-page rehearsal access. Need more? Grab a 3 or 7-day pass when it suits, or save up to 60% with a monthly subscription plan. ---------- Linus. Your AI-powered line learning app, self tape partner, and teleprompter for actors—built for play when no one else is around. Built by two Aussie actors, with love for our friends, community, and those in the industry. On a mission to help people deliver performances that can move the world. Terms of Use: https://getlinus.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://getlinus.app/privacy

Screenshots

Scene Study4 screens
Linus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Linus at Free against Scene Study's $2.99. Linus also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Scene Study's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Linus is free to download; Scene Study costs $2.99 up front. Linus sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Scene Study asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scene Study holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 129 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Scene Study's written reviews are positive against 65% of Linus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scene Study ships an update fortnightly, Linus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Scene Study versus Linus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScene StudyLinus
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (101 ratings) — better4.2 (129 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better64.9% of reviews
Number of ratings101129 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.7 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManic PixelActors Kit

Customer experience

Scene Study

All ratings101 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral10.4%
Negative13.0%

Linus

All ratings129 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative26.3%

In-app purchases

None

Scene Study

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Linus

Subscriptions4
  • Linus Unlimited Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Linus Yearly$99.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly$199.991 Year
One-time3
  • 3 Day Pass$1.99
  • 7 Day Pass$3.99
  • 30 Day Pass$9.99

Questions

Is Scene Study free?
Scene Study costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linus free?
Linus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scene Study or Linus?
Scene Study is rated higher. Scene Study averages 4.4 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Linus averages 4.2 from 129 ratings.
Do Scene Study or Linus have ads?
Neither Scene Study nor Linus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scene Study or Linus?
Scene Study ships an update fortnightly, and Linus every 5 days. Most recently, Scene Study was updated on September 24, 2026 and Linus on September 25, 2026.

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