# Understudy vs Counterpart

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Understudy at 90% against Counterpart's 63%. Counterpart's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (97 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Understudy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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.

Counterpart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counterpart has 97 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Understudy's written reviews are positive against 63% of Counterpart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Understudy ships an update every 10 days, Counterpart every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Understudy | Counterpart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/understudy-for-actors/id6535692453/reviews) | **[4.7 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counterpart-learn-lines-tape/id6755987894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 63.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNDERSTUDY TECHNOLOGIES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756965267) | [Alexander Finch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853980725) |

## What reviewers say

### Understudy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/understudy-for-actors/id6535692453)

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.

**Highlights:** Line memorization, Scene rehearsal, Collaboration with performers, Booking work assistance, Audition preparation, Craft honing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Understudy Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Understudy Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Understudy Pro | $19.99 | per year |


### Counterpart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counterpart-learn-lines-tape/id6755987894)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Counterpart Studio - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Counterpart Studio - Yearly | $58.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Understudy free?

Understudy 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, Understudy or Counterpart?

Counterpart is rated higher. Understudy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Counterpart averages 4.7 from 97 ratings.

### Do Understudy or Counterpart have ads?

Neither Understudy nor Counterpart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Understudy or Counterpart?

Understudy ships an update every 10 days, and Counterpart every 9 days. Most recently, Understudy was updated on October 30, 2026 and Counterpart on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*