Comparison

Runtime. vs Scriptation

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

Head to head
About

Runtime.

This app simplifies post-production workflows for film and TV editors by offering a streamlined timecode calculator. It helps track act times, calculate percentages of total runtime, and determine project over/underages. Easily share project timings with colleagues via email.

Highlights
  • Calculate Total Runtime or Total Content Time
  • Automatically figures over/under time
  • Visual bar graph for timings
  • Email timings to co-workers
  • Support for multiple projects
  • Supports various fps rates
  • Live segment timing timer
Features
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Easily see how far from picture lock you are — and email that information to colleagues with one tap. "Runtime is just flat out better than the old way." - InPoint From sleazy reality shows to prestige Hollywood feature films, Runtime simplifies the workflow of editors everywhere. Throwing out the decades old "timecode calculator" model, Runtime does only the tasks post-production professionals need most – with none of the other cruft. Keep track of act times. Calculate what percentage each act is of the total. Figure total run time, total content time, and how far over or under time the project is. Runtime is an easy and fun way to keep track of your film, tv or radio project. • calculate Total Runtime or Total Content Time • automatically figures how over or under time a project is • visually see your timings with the bar graph • email timings to co-workers with one tap • support for multiple projects • 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 59.94 and 60 fps all supported • the least annoying timecode entry you'll find in the App Store! • timer for timing segments live on set • a no-nonsense tool for professionals Editors, producers, preditors, and post supervisors all over the world have embraced Runtime's simple solution to a complex problem. PLEASE NOTE: Runtime was created for editors who add times together to get a total. Need timecode multiplication? Timecode division? Runtime isn't for you.

About

Scriptation

This Emmy-winning app revolutionizes script annotation for film and TV professionals. It intelligently transfers your notes and markups to new script revisions, saving significant time. Organize all your production documents digitally and enhance your rehearsal process with advanced features.

Highlights
  • Intelligent note transfer to new revisions
  • Comprehensive annotation tools
  • Digital production binder organization
  • Annotation layers for note separation
  • Page Maker for custom inserts
  • Auto-highlight for character lines
  • Read/rehearse/record modes
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 Record 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

Runtime.3 screens
Scriptation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scriptation at Free against Runtime.'s $5.99. Scriptation also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 193). Runtime.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (94% vs 76%). On rating, 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; Runtime. costs $5.99 up front. Scriptation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Runtime. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Runtime. against 4.8 for Scriptation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scriptation has 3.5K ratings behind it against 193, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Runtime.'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Scriptation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runtime. ships an update every 3 months, Scriptation fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Runtime. versus Scriptation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuntime.Scriptation
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (193 ratings) — better4.8 (3.5K ratings)
Positive reviews94.3% of reviews — better75.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1933.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB245 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSources and MethodsScriptation LLC

Customer experience

Runtime.

All ratings193 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.7%

Scriptation

All ratings3,541 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative18.8%

User reviews

Runtime.

From 193 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Saves significant time
  • 👍 Essential for TV industry
  • 👍 Simplifies complex calculations
  • 👍 Industry standard tool
  • 👍 Beneficial for sharing run times

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Needs organizational features (folders, reordering)
  • 🐛 Manual states reordering is possible, but app doesn't agree
  • 🐛 Some stability issues
  • 🐛 Not a timecode calculator
  • 🐛 Lacks ability to calculate non-standard breaks

Scriptation

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent for script prep and organization
  • 🚀 Seamless transfer of notes between script versions
  • 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
  • 👍 Helpful for various departments (directors, actors, etc.)
  • 👍 Reduces paper usage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Issues with iCloud/Dropbox sync
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔧 Some features could be more intuitive

Bugs and requests

Runtime.

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App does not agree with manual on reordering projects
  • Some stability issues
  • App hasn't worked once for a user
  • Update crashed for a user

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add a simple timecode calculator
  • Add folders for organization
  • Allow reordering of projects
  • Include TV breaks separately
  • Allow sharing of projects between editors
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  • Calculate with non-standard breaks
  • Put Goal time back in screen info
  • Add customizable part combination totals

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

Runtime.

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 Runtime. free?
Runtime. costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scriptation free?
Scriptation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Runtime. or Scriptation?
Runtime. is rated higher. Runtime. averages 4.9 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Scriptation averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.
Do Runtime. or Scriptation have ads?
Neither Runtime. nor Scriptation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runtime. or Scriptation?
Runtime. ships an update every 3 months, and Scriptation fortnightly. Most recently, Runtime. was updated on October 17, 2026 and Scriptation on October 20, 2026.

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