Comparison

Setso vs Script Breakdowns

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

Head to head
About

Setso

Features
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Giving cast and crew a seamless way to manage personal information and stay informed during productions. Redesigned with a fresh, minimalist interface and improved performance, this version is faster, more reliable, and ready to support you on set. Key features: - A clean, modern design for easy navigation - Offline support to keep you connected anytime - Faster load times and improved stability - Accessibility improvements for everyone Built with feedback from real productions. Your work made easier, wherever you are.

About

Script Breakdowns

This app helps filmmakers and screenwriters organize their scripts by creating scenes, tagging specific elements like characters and props, and adding notes. It supports real-time collaboration and integrates with other production tools, allowing for easy export of data.

Highlights
  • Scene creation and management
  • Element tagging (cast, props, wardrobe, etc.)
  • Customizable categories
  • File and photo attachments
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Script import (PDF, Fountain)
  • PDF and CSV export
Features
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Breakdowns — create scenes, tag elements, and break down every detail of your script. Scene Management — build your scene list manually or import from a PDF or Fountain script. Categories — tag cast, background actors, wardrobe, props, set dressing, vehicles, weapons, animals, and greenery. Custom Categories — create your own categories with custom names, icons, and colors. Attachments — upload photos and files to any item with captions and thumbnails. Comments — add notes to scenes and collaborate with your team. Collaboration — invite and work together in real time. Search — search across scenes, characters, props, locations, and more. Integration — connects with Shot Lists to keep your production in sync. Exporting — export in both PDF and CSV.

Screenshots

Setso4 screens
Script Breakdowns3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Setso at none against Script Breakdowns's 4. Script Breakdowns's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Script Breakdowns sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Setso asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Setso ships an update every 2 weeks, Script Breakdowns weekly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Setso versus Script Breakdowns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetsoScript Breakdowns
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSetflow B.V.Davin Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Setso

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Script Breakdowns

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$24.991 Month
One-time2
  • Plus Month Pass$7.99
  • Pro Month Pass$24.99

Questions

Is Setso free?
Setso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Script Breakdowns free?
Script Breakdowns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Setso or Script Breakdowns have ads?
Neither Setso nor Script Breakdowns shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Setso or Script Breakdowns?
Setso ships an update every 2 weeks, and Script Breakdowns weekly. Most recently, Setso was updated on October 15, 2026 and Script Breakdowns on October 15, 2026.

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