# ActingPal vs Scriptmate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scriptmate at 80% against ActingPal's 0%. Scriptmate also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ActingPal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Scriptmate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scriptmate holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ActingPal's written reviews are positive against 80% of Scriptmate's.

ActingPal ships an update every 2 weeks, Scriptmate every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActingPal | Scriptmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actingpal-ai-scene-partner/id6736730265/reviews) | **[4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptmate-line-learner/id6761671635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 35 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Acting Pal Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773228444) | [Peter Lavskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271391384) |

## What reviewers say

### ActingPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actingpal-ai-scene-partner/id6736730265)

This AI-powered application assists actors in memorizing lines and practicing scenes without a partner. It offers realistic AI voices, script uploading with line extraction, and a memorization mode that reveals only the first letter of each word. Users can also import their own voice for practice.

**Highlights:** AI-powered line memorization, Realistic AI voices for scene partners, Upload scripts and extract relevant lines, Memorization mode with first-letter hints, Import custom audio for practice, Self-taping without a scene partner

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acting Pal Pro (discounted) | $8.99 | per month |
| Acting Pal Pro (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |


### Scriptmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptmate-line-learner/id6761671635)

Rehearse lines and record self-tapes without a reader. Import scripts, mark your lines, and practice with natural-sounding voices. Focus mode blocks distractions for uninterrupted rehearsal.

**Highlights:** PDF script import, Speech-tracking reader, Headphone-only reader audio, Customizable character voices, Landscape recording, Distraction-blocking focus mode

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActingPal free?

ActingPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scriptmate free?

Scriptmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ActingPal or Scriptmate?

Scriptmate is rated higher. ActingPal averages 1.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Scriptmate averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.

### Do ActingPal or Scriptmate have ads?

Neither ActingPal nor Scriptmate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ActingPal or Scriptmate?

ActingPal ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scriptmate every 4 days. Most recently, ActingPal was updated on October 7, 2026 and Scriptmate on October 14, 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.*