MyLine vs Understudy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyLine
This app helps actors memorize lines by transforming scripts into interactive practice sessions. Import or create scripts, have characters voiced, and rehearse on the go. Perfect for actors of all levels to practice and improve performances.
- Import or create scripts
- Scan paper scripts with camera
- Character voice assignment
- Record and re-record lines
- Adjust playback speed
- Edit dialogue and characters
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Arrive ready. Actors rarely struggle because they can’t remember a line. They struggle because preparation is fragmented... one place for the script, another to learn lines, a friend to read opposite them, another app for the self-tape. Through all of it, one question hangs on: am I ready? MyLine is your acting companion. It brings script prep, line learning, rehearsal, and self-tape into one place so you can stop switching tools and start building confidence in the work. Whether it’s an urgent audition drop or a monologue you want to own, MyLine helps you get from first read to performance on your schedule, without waiting for someone else to be free. What you can do Import your sides: Bring in PDFs, Word docs, text, or photos and get into the scene quickly. Learn your lines: Hide your dialogue, run cue-by-cue, and build fluency at your pace. Rehearse with a scene partner anytime: Practice opposite voice cues, or use Active Listening so the app waits for you. Self-tape in one flow: Record with Autocue, review takes, and share when you’re ready. Share and prep with others: Work in groups or with a remote reader when you need a real partner. Why I made MyLine "I am an actor with over credits in over 100 professional film and television shows along with many many theatre productions. I wanted to make an app that solved all of the friction I found in working with scripts and doing my auditions. I wanted to run lines on the go, I wanted a way to keep track of how well I was doing learning lines and which scene was shooting on which day. I wanted a way of shooting tapes on my own when I had to, especially on the road where I couldn't rely on my network of friends to come and tape with me. I couldn't find an app like that, so I made it." Brian Caspe The performance starts long before the camera does. MyLine removes the friction of prep so you can focus on choices, repetition, and showing up ready. Download MyLine. Arrive ready for your next role. Our Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Understudy
This app assists actors with memorizing lines, rehearsing scenes, and collaborating with others. It's designed to be a personal scene partner, helping users prepare for auditions and hone their acting skills. Available on multiple devices, it supports actors in their professional development.
- Line memorization
- Scene rehearsal
- Collaboration with performers
- Booking work assistance
- Audition preparation
- Craft honing
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Designed for actors from the ground up, Understudy is the essential tool to help you memorize lines, rehearse scenes, collaborate with fellow performers, and book work. Whether you're preparing for an audition, getting off book, or just honing your craft, Understudy is your personal scene partner, available anytime, anywhere. For Support: https://get.understudy.app/support Privacy Policy: https://get.understudy.app/privacy/ios Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Understudy at 4.4 against MyLine's 3.8. Understudy also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 73%). MyLine's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. MyLine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Understudy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Understudy holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of MyLine's written reviews are positive against 90% of Understudy's.
MyLine ships an update weekly, Understudy every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | MyLine | Understudy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (16 ratings) | 4.4 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 175 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brian Caspe | UNDERSTUDY TECHNOLOGIES LLC |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
MyLine
- 1 month of MyLine Premium14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- 1 Year of MyLine Premium14 Days trial$99.991 Year
Understudy
- Understudy Pro$1.997 Days
- Understudy Pro$5.991 Month
- Understudy Pro$19.991 Year






