# ScenePartner vs Dr Self Tape

ScenePartner and Dr Self Tape both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Dr Self Tape's written reviews are positive against 33% of ScenePartner's. Dr Self Tape also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). ScenePartner's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScenePartner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Dr Self Tape sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for ScenePartner against 4.2 for Dr Self Tape. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScenePartner has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of ScenePartner's written reviews are positive against 80% of Dr Self Tape's.

ScenePartner ships an update fortnightly, Dr Self Tape every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScenePartner | Dr Self Tape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenepartner-self-tape-reader/id6737419907/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-self-tape-audition-reader/id6770320460/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gumball](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776193681) | [Joel Harold](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896733093) |

## What reviewers say

### ScenePartner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenepartner-self-tape-reader/id6737419907)

Practice lines and record self-tapes with an AI scene partner. Upload scripts, choose your role, and let the AI read other characters' lines naturally. Perfect for actors needing to rehearse anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** AI line reading, Self-tape recording, Script upload, Natural AI voices, Collaborative reading, Line memorization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $44.99 | per month |
| ScenePartner Plus (Annual) | $199.99 | per year |
| ScenePartner Pro (Annual) | $459.99 | per year |


### Dr Self Tape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-self-tape-audition-reader/id6770320460)

This app helps actors prepare for auditions by providing an AI scene partner, a marketplace for live readers, and tools for recording, reviewing, and tracking performances. It offers features like AI feedback on pacing and energy, and a journal to log practice sessions.

**Highlights:** AI Scene Partner for running lines, Live Readers Marketplace, Self-Tape Recording and playback, CD Simulation for performance feedback, Audition Tracker, Scene Journal for practice notes, Focus Mode for distraction-free recording

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Basic Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Plus Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $249.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScenePartner free?

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

### Is Dr Self Tape free?

Dr Self Tape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ScenePartner or Dr Self Tape?

ScenePartner is rated higher. ScenePartner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Dr Self Tape averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do ScenePartner or Dr Self Tape have ads?

Neither ScenePartner nor Dr Self Tape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScenePartner or Dr Self Tape?

ScenePartner ships an update fortnightly, and Dr Self Tape every 4 days. Most recently, ScenePartner was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dr Self Tape on October 28, 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.*