# Runtime. vs Scriptation

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Runtime. | Scriptation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtime/id521947754/reviews)** | [4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-pdf-for-film-and-tv/id1094587086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 193 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.3% of reviews** | 75.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sources and Methods](https://appshunter.io/developer/521947757) | [Scriptation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/970111950) |

## What reviewers say

### Runtime.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtime/id521947754)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add a simple timecode calculator
- Add folders for organization
- Allow reordering of projects
- Include TV breaks separately
- Allow sharing of projects between editors


### Scriptation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptation-pdf-for-film-and-tv/id1094587086)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scriptation Industry Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Scriptation AI | $19.99 | per month |
| Scriptation AI | $39.99 | per month |
| Scriptation Industry Pro | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Scriptation AI | $59.99 | per month |
| Scriptation Industry Pro | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| Scriptation AI | $79.99 | per month |
| Scriptation AI | $99.99 | per month |
| Scriptation Industry Pro | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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