Comparison

PlayScript vs Counterpart

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

Head to head
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

About

Counterpart

This app helps actors rehearse and memorize lines using smart voice technology. It actively listens as you speak, advancing scenes to create a realistic flow for auditions, performances, and self-tapes. Import scripts directly and customize your rehearsal experience.

Highlights
  • Smart voice recognition for line prompting
  • Realistic scene advancement
  • Import PDF scripts with OCR
  • Customizable cue words and reader audio
  • Automatic flashcard generation
  • Share reader lines with friends
Features
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Counterpart is the acting app designed to change how actors rehearse, memorize lines, and prepare for auditions, performances, and self tapes. Running a scene in Counterpart feels like running lines with a real reader. Instead of stopping to scroll, reread, or prompt yourself, Counterpart actively listens to you and advances the scene at the exact moment you finish speaking. This allows you to rehearse continuously, stay present in the moment, and memorize your script faster and more naturally. Whether you are preparing for an audition, practicing a cold read, or refining a performance, Counterpart helps you run lines efficiently and rehearse with intention - anytime, anywhere. RUN LINES, POWERED BY SMART VOICE TECHNOLOGY Counterpart uses specialized voice recognition technology built specifically for actors. The app listens for the Cue Word of your line (by default, the final word of your dialogue). Once that cue word is spoken, Counterpart advances the scene and plays the next line. This creates a realistic rehearsal flow that mirrors running lines with a partner, allowing you to focus on performance instead of mechanics. For your line reader, you can choose: * Your own recorded voice * A friend’s voice * High-quality AI text-to-speech for conversational rehearsing This flexibility makes Counterpart a powerful rehearsal pro tool whether you are memorizing lines, practicing pacing, or working through a cold read on short notice.

All your data stays with you on Counterpart. We do not provide data to any third party buyers. If you would like to request the deletion of your data, email hello@counterpart.actor YOUR SCRIPTS WORK WITH COUNTERPART Import any PDF script directly into the app. Counterpart supports standard scripts, scanned pages, and sides from auditions, even if they come straight from Actors Access or casting emails, watermarked or not. Using advanced optical character recognition (OCR), Counterpart analyzes up to 10 pages at a time, identifying: * Your dialogue * Other characters’ lines * Stage directions and action This means you can rehearse real material immediately, without manual formatting or copy-pasting. REHEARSE YOUR WAY Counterpart gives you complete control over how you rehearse and memorize your script. You can: * Edit dialogue and stage directions * Create beats to control pacing and intention * Change cue words to improve recognition or overlap dialogue * Modify or replace reader audio seamlessly If Counterpart ever struggles to hear a line, simply adjust the cue word to any word near the end of your dialogue and keep going. Prefer silent rehearsal on your commute? Counterpart also generates automatic flashcards for every scene, making it easy to memorize lines visually or review your script without speaking. HAVE FRIENDS READ FOR YOU, NO APP REQUIRED After importing a scene, you can share reader lines with a friend. They can record their dialogue directly in a browser - no download, no account. Their recordings instantly become your line reader audio, allowing you to run lines or tape even when no one is physically available. TRACK YOUR PRACTICE Tap into powerful insights about your rehearsal habits. For each scene, you can: * Add notes and tags * Assign a role and scene type * Track how often and how long you rehearse Your practice data syncs to an online dashboard at counterpart.actor/dashboard (BETA), where you can view patterns across auditions, self tapes, and long-term projects. Counterpart is built for actors who want to rehearse smarter, memorize lines faster, and show up confident.
Run lines. Rehearse deeply. Perform better. For support, please visit https://www.counterpart.actor/support or contact us at hello@counterpart.actor End User License Agreement: https: //www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.counterpart.actor/privacy

Screenshots

PlayScript4 screens
Counterpart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Counterpart at weekly against PlayScript's every 4 months. Counterpart also leads on ratings volume (64 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). PlayScript's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 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. PlayScript sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Counterpart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counterpart has 64 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlayScript ships an update every 4 months, Counterpart weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PlayScript versus Counterpart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayScriptCounterpart
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews—65.2% of reviews
Number of ratings164 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan HebertAlexander Finch

Customer experience

PlayScript

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

Counterpart

All ratings64 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative30.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PlayScript

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

Counterpart

Subscriptions2
  • Counterpart Studio - Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Counterpart Studio - Yearly14 Days trial$58.991 Year

Questions

Is PlayScript free?
PlayScript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Counterpart free?
Counterpart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlayScript or Counterpart?
PlayScript is rated higher. PlayScript averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Counterpart averages 4.6 from 64 ratings.
Do PlayScript or Counterpart have ads?
Neither PlayScript nor Counterpart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlayScript or Counterpart?
PlayScript ships an update every 4 months, and Counterpart weekly. Most recently, PlayScript was updated on August 31, 2026 and Counterpart on September 25, 2026.

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