Comparison

Run vs Ghost Light

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

Ghost Light

This app helps theater and film actors prepare for auditions and rehearsals. It organizes scripts, highlights your lines, and allows you to run lines with recorded scene partners or record self-tapes.

Highlights
  • Script organization
  • Line highlighting
  • Run lines with scene partners
  • Self-tape recording
  • Teleprompter display
Features
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Ghost Light: Run Lines Ghost Light is the audition app built for theater and film actors. Whether you're preparing for an audition or running lines before opening night, Ghost Light keeps your entire script in your pocket, organized, and ready to rehearse. Organize Your Script Add your scenes, characters, and lines directly into Ghost Light. Manage multiple productions at once, each with its own scenes and full cast of characters. Mark the character you're playing and Ghost Light highlights your lines throughout the script so you always know exactly when to speak. Run Lines with a Scene Partner Record audio for any line in your script. When you're ready to rehearse, Ghost Light plays your scene partner's lines and pauses on yours, just like rehearsing with a real partner. Practice at your own pace, or keep time based on each recording's duration. Record Self-Tapes Turn your device into a self-tape studio. Ghost Light displays your lines as a teleprompter while your scene partner's recorded audio plays back automatically, so you can focus on your performance, not the page. Ghost Light requires microphone access for line recording. Privacy Policy: https://thunderingdragon.com/ghostlight/privacy/

Screenshots

Run4 screens
Ghost Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Light 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 Ghost Light sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ghost Light 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, Ghost Light every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Run versus Ghost Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunGhost Light
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
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppLauded, LLCThomas Headley

Customer experience

Run

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

Ghost Light

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

Ghost Light

Subscriptions2
  • Ghost Light Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Ghost Light Pro - Yearly$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Run free?
Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ghost Light free?
Ghost Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Run or Ghost Light?
Ghost Light is rated higher. Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Ghost Light averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Run or Ghost Light have ads?
Neither Run nor Ghost Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Run or Ghost Light?
Run ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ghost Light every 4 months. Most recently, Run was updated on October 5, 2026 and Ghost Light on October 24, 2026.

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