Comparison

Run vs PlayScript

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

Head to head
About

Run

This app helps actors memorize lines with customizable playback and visualization options. It offers unique features like 'call for line' and detailed performance analysis, with CarPlay integration for on-the-go practice.

Highlights
  • Customizable line display options
  • Flexible playback modes
  • 'Call for line' feature
  • Performance analysis
  • CarPlay script playback
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Run-Through helps actors learn their lines. It includes many options to allow you to learn your lines in a manner that suits you. Whether you are a visual learner, auditory learner, or a combination, Run-Through can help. In general, once you record the lines, there are options to visualize the lines and play back the lines. For example, display your full line, the first letter of each word, or hide your lines completely. On playback, the app can play your lines, mute your lines, wait for you to say your lines, etc. * This is the first app of its kind that can allow you to 'call for line' during a run-through. While the app is waiting for you to say your line, just say "Line" (or a word of your choosing), and Run-Through will play your line and then wait for you to repeat it, before moving on. Perfect for hands-free use (e.g. while driving). * This is also the first app that can provide analysis of a run-through. This shows the time it took to deliver your lines and whether you were word-perfect. While some productions may be more forgiving, if you're being encouraged to "honor the writer's words," Run-Through can tell you how close you are to being word-perfect. So, now you'll be ready for that Mamet or Sorkin production. * Another first for line-learning apps: Run-Through is the first to offer dedicated support for selecting and controlling script playback on CarPlay. So now, you can run through your lines while driving to class, to your audition, or to set; or just running errands. Note that In CarPlay, line listening is disabled so as not to interfere with navigation apps and Siri in the car. Run-Through is an iOS-native app, so it looks and feels like it belongs on your device. FEATURES: - Transcribe line recordings. - Options to display your lines: - highlight your lines - full line - 1-letter per word - completely hidden - Select playback by lines, scenes, or full script. - select one or more lines, one or more scenes, or the entire script - Select an iOS voice for each character or play recordings - Options for playback: - play your lines - mute your lines - wait for cue before moving on to the next line - call for line - repeat playback - Run-Through Analysis provides: - number of lines run - time taken to run your lines - your word accuracy (100% = word perfect) - number of line calls - CarPlay support for playback - Dark mode support. Record and run through up to eight lines for free - great for most commercial and co-star roles. For unlimited lines, please subscribe. Initial subscription comes with a one-week free trial. Terms Of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PlayScript

This app helps actors create, organize, and rehearse scripts. It offers line transcription, playback using various voices, and flexible rehearsal tools like line blurring and section focusing. Premium features include script import and export.

Highlights
  • Line transcription
  • Voice playback with custom pitch
  • Adjustable line visibility
  • Section-specific rehearsal
  • Script import from PDF (Premium)
  • Script export and sharing (Premium)
Features
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Create, Organize and Rehearse your Scripts! Transcribe lines easily • Select the cast members in a scene • Record the lines for each character and see the text transcribed for you Have your lines read back to you • Use iOS built-in voices and languages for cast members • Use your Personal Voice to read back your lines in your own voice • Adjust pitch for even more dynamic control Rehearse your way • Use the script view to scroll through lines • Blur your lines and quickly show or hide them • Focus on what to learn: rehearse a whole act or scene • Create Bookmarks, Act and Scene markers to learn specific sections • Search for any text in lines, notes or markers within a script PlayScript Premium further enhances the app and requires a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. Premium features (additional subscription required) • Import scripts from PDF into PlayScript • Export and share scripts with others End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.termly.io/document/privacy-policy/59626aac-d6fb-4af6-85ee-1d5419d74e35

Screenshots

Run4 screens
PlayScript4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlayScript at 5.0 against Run's 4.4. Run's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Run sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PlayScript sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlayScript holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Run has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run ships an update every 3 weeks, PlayScript every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Run versus PlayScript: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunPlayScript
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppLauded, LLCJonathan Hebert

Customer experience

Run

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PlayScript

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Run

Subscriptions2
  • Pro-Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro-Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

PlayScript

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Run free?
Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlayScript free?
PlayScript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Run or PlayScript?
PlayScript is rated higher. Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PlayScript averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Run or PlayScript have ads?
Neither Run nor PlayScript shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Run or PlayScript?
Run ships an update every 3 weeks, and PlayScript every 4 months. Most recently, Run was updated on October 5, 2026 and PlayScript on September 30, 2026.

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