Comparison

Behind The Scene vs ScriptSheet Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Behind The Scene

Manage film production workflows and consolidate all project data in one secure cloud-based location. This app allows users to manage script breakdowns, locations, casting, scheduling, and shot divisions. It also facilitates effortless shoot day logging and multilingual scene translation.

Highlights
  • Script breakdown management
  • Location scouting with GPS tagging
  • Casting and character management
  • Intuitive stripboard scheduling
  • Shot division and visual references
  • Real-time shoot day logging
  • Multilingual scene translation
  • Call sheet PDF generation
Features
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'Behind the Scene' is a secure and reliable cloud based mobile app in which users can manage workflows and consolidates all production data in one place. Users can view/add/edit/delete information depending on their role. Production houses can have a single digital data source in which they can quickly find information about all of their projects in one place. Manage script breakdown A script breakdown is an important filmmaking process that allows you to identify all the script elements needed to prep, schedule, and budget a film production. A breakdown happens at a scene level. You can manage characters, costumes, locations, props, vehicles, animals and extras on a scene level. Location Scout You can take photos along with its geographical coordinates and tag one or more 'location' of your script. Casting Management You can add artist with contact information and tag one or more 'character' of your script. Same way you can manage props, extras, vehicles and animals. Scheduling Production plans can change a dozen times a day. With this app's intuitive stripboard interface you can adapt to changes on the fly. Building a shooting schedule doesn't have to eat up time. Shot Division & Visual References Bring clarity and precision to every shot with Behind The Scene App's Shot Division module. Easily organize your visual plan by uploading photos, drawings, or concept frames for each shot. You can also capture reference images directly using your phone’s camera within the app perfect for quick on-set visual notes. Add detailed descriptions, camera notes, and creative instructions for every shot, ensuring your entire team stays aligned. When needed, export all reference images for a scene as a professionally formatted PDF, or import them directly into your editing software timeline for a seamless pre-to-post workflow. Effortless Shoot Day Logging Keep your entire production team aligned with real-time event logging. Record important milestones such as First Shot, Breaks, Camera Wrap, and Crew Wrap with just a tap. Each entry is time-stamped and organized into a clear daily timeline, helping teams track progress, monitor efficiency, and maintain accurate production reports. Behind The Scene App automatically organizes your day’s timeline, giving producers and crew a clear view of how the day unfolded. Multilingual Scene One-Liner Translation Film crews often include talent and technicians from different regions and languages. Behind The Scene bridges that gap with built-in scene one-liner translation. With a single tap, users can translate one-liners into various languages, making creative intent and logistical details accessible to everyone on set. This feature enhances clarity, reduces miscommunication, and ensures the entire team moves in sync - no matter where they come from. Call Sheet PDF Generation Create clear, accurate, and production-ready call sheets with Behind The Scene App's built-in PDF generator. Populate essential details such as crew call times, scene breakdowns, location information, responsibilities, transport notes, and emergency contacts — all automatically arranged in a clean, industry-standard layout. With one tap, export the call sheet as a PDF and share it across departments, ensuring every crew member has the information they need before stepping on set. Fast, reliable, and built to match real-world production workflows.

About

ScriptSheet Mobile

This app transforms PDF screenplay annotations into organized spreadsheets for film and TV production departments. It streamlines shot breakdown, budgeting, and planning for VFX, cinematography, wardrobe, and more.

Highlights
  • PDF annotation for screenplay breakdowns
  • Organize VFX shots by type and complexity
  • Track lighting and camera needs per scene
  • Manage costume appearances and continuity
  • Extract location and set requirements
  • Convert annotations to spreadsheets
  • Generate custom PDF reports
Features
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ScriptSheet: A Pioneering PDF Annotation Application ScriptSheet is an innovative PDF Annotation application designed specifically for screenplay breakdowns. It offers a comprehensive and distinctive set of functionalities that elevate workflow beyond any other application. VFX Supervisors & Producers ° Break down every VFX shot from the script. ° Organize shots by VFX type (CG, green screen, cleanup, compositing) ° Track complexity ratings and vendor assignments ° Sort by scene or location for bidding packages ° Export to CSV for Integration into Studio Shot Tracking systems ° Generate shot lists for vendor presentations Example: 40 VFX shots identified, organized by type, exported with complexity ratings in 2 hours instead of 12. Cinematographers ° Identify lighting and camera needs per scene. ° Track location, I/E, time of day for every scene ° Sort scenes by location for equipment planning ° Note special camera rigs, lighting requirements ° Export camera/grip budget from breakdown Wardrobe/Costume Designers ° Track every character appearance and costume. ° Filter table by character for complete appearance tracking ° Note costume changes, special requirements ° Organize by scene for continuity planning ° Export costume lists for budgeting and shopping Production Design/Art Directors ° Extract all location and set requirements. ° Identify every location and set mention ° Track props, set dressing, special builds per scene ° Sort by location for construction/rental planning ° Create department budget from structured breakdown Makeup/Hair Department Heads ° Track character looks across all scenes. ° See all scenes for each character in one view ° Identify special makeup effects, prosthetics ° Plan for continuity across shooting schedule ° Export breakdown for budget presentations Key Grip/Gaffer ° Identify rigging and equipment needs. ° Note special rigging, stunts, crane shots ° Organize by location for equipment planning ° Track lighting requirements per scene ° Generate equipment rental budgets Converting Markup Annotations to Spreadsheets ScriptSheet is the first and exclusive application that empowers users to transform their markup annotations into fully functional and authentic spreadsheets. This capability is unparalleled by any other application. Global Transformation of Annotations ScriptSheet’s unique tool set enables users to take complete control of their annotations. All annotations created in ScriptSheet can be modified and transformed into any other supported annotation type, granting users unparalleled power over their PDF documents. Powerful Presentations In addition to creating an industry-first ability to generate tables and spreadsheets, ScriptSheet enables powerful PDF reports with user-customizable metadata, allowing you to share your insights effectively. Industry-Specific Features Unique to ScriptSheet are our powerful screenplay analysis tools that automatically extract scene numbering and headings, jumpstarting your script breakdown journey. World Class Note Taking Every annotation created in script sheet can be assigned a note. The user to completely document their thoughts and workflow. All notes created in script sheet to get transferred to a separate field in the final spreadsheet for sharing with your team. Terms of Service: https://www.scriptsheet.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.scriptsheet.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Behind The Scene3 screens
ScriptSheet Mobile1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Behind The Scene at none against ScriptSheet Mobile's 3. Behind The Scene also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ScriptSheet Mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Behind The Scene asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Behind The Scene against 5.0 for ScriptSheet Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Behind The Scene versus ScriptSheet Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBehind The SceneScriptSheet Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBehind The Scene AppsFxtrak Inc.

Customer experience

Behind The Scene

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ScriptSheet Mobile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Behind The Scene

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ScriptSheet Mobile

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • standard plan$19.99

Questions

Is Behind The Scene free?
Behind The Scene is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScriptSheet Mobile free?
ScriptSheet Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Behind The Scene or ScriptSheet Mobile?
Behind The Scene and ScriptSheet Mobile are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Behind The Scene or ScriptSheet Mobile have ads?
Neither Behind The Scene nor ScriptSheet Mobile shows ads.

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