Comparison

Linus vs ScriptReadr

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

Head to head
About

Linus

This AI-powered app acts as your rehearsal partner, helping actors learn lines and self-tape auditions. It offers customizable playback, real actor voices, and script analysis to support your acting process anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • AI-powered scene partner
  • Self-tape recording and editing
  • Customizable line learning modes
  • Real actor voices with community support
  • Hands-free rehearsal options
  • Script analysis for messy scripts
  • Cue-sensitive playback
  • Multilingual rehearsal support
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Linus is a line reader for actors that helps you learn and memorize lines in context, rehearse scripts with a cue-aware AI scene partner, and record self-tapes without finding a reader. Use the same script and character setup across iPhone, iPad, Android, and the web. LEARN LINES FROM YOUR OWN SCRIPT Upload a PDF or another common script format. Linus handles casting notes, stage directions, and imperfect formatting, then turns the material into a scene you can actively rehearse. Choose your role and assign voices to the other characters, or record their lines in your own voice. Break longer material into sections, repeat difficult exchanges, loop the moments that need work, and listen through the full scene. Instead of memorizing isolated words, you learn each line with the cue, timing, and dialogue around it. Choose from 100+ character voices. Script setup and speech recognition support 38+ languages; available voices and accents vary by language and device. REHEARSE WITH A CUE-AWARE AI SCENE PARTNER Basic playback keeps moving whether you are ready or not. Linus listens while you speak and waits until you finish before delivering the next character’s line. The scene responds to your timing, so you can pause, find the moment, and rehearse without racing a fixed recording. Run the whole scene, isolate a section, hear a table read, or repeat one exchange until it feels natural. Use the same script and character setup as your preparation changes from learning lines to working the scene. SELF-TAPE WITHOUT A READER Move from rehearsal to self-tape mode with the same script, scene partner, and cue timing. Record with the front or rear camera, use voice commands for hands-free takes, review your recordings, and share a finished take when you are ready. ONE APP FOR ACTOR PREPARATION • Upload scripts and audition PDFs • Memorize lines by section; rehearse monologues, audition sides, and scenes • Rehearse with a cue-aware AI line reader • Choose from 100+ character voices • Set up scripts and use speech recognition in 38+ languages • Voice and accent availability varies by language and device • Listen through scenes and table reads • Record self-tapes without another reader • Continue on iPhone, iPad, Android, or web Linus works best online because script processing and AI voice features use online services. Privacy Policy: https://getlinus.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://getlinus.app/terms

About

ScriptReadr

This app assists actors with script rehearsal and self-taping. It offers features like line highlighting, real-time speech-to-text feedback, and collaborative scene sharing. Actors can practice solo or with castmates, anytime and anywhere.

Highlights
  • Script editing and line highlighting
  • Real-time speech-to-text feedback
  • Collaborative scene sharing
  • Assign roles and permissions
  • Cloud backup and cross-device sync
  • Offline character line support
Features
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Other apps give you an AI reader, or make you record your own voice. ScriptReadr is the only script reader and rehearser app that allows you to share your script with friends, allowing them to read other characters! KEY FEATURES: Script Rehearsal - Create and edit your own scripts - Highlight character lines and mark beats or blocking Real-Time Feedback - Perform scenes with the app using proprietary voice recognition algorithms to hear your line (no AI!) - Receive real-time speech-to-text feedback to help stay on script Collaborate - Share scenes with friends and acting partners - Assign characters and give edit or record permissions - Friends can record other characters lines for you (they don't need to subscribe!) Notifications & Sharing - Stay updated on shared scenes and activity Secure & Cloud-Backed - All content backed by Firebase and synced across devices - Privacy-first design — you own your performances Free to use for up to 5 offline character lines - Subscribe for unlimited access and sharing capabilities - Support ongoing development Whether you're a seasoned actor or just getting started, ScriptReadr empowers you to rehearse smarter and perform with confidence. --- Download ScriptReadr and start performing today. Terms of Use: https://scriptreadr.app/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://scriptreadr.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Linus4 screens
ScriptReadr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScriptReadr at 5.0 against Linus's 4.3. ScriptReadr also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Linus's advantage is ratings volume (202 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Linus sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ScriptReadr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScriptReadr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linus has 202 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Linus's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScriptReadr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linus ships an update every 5 days, ScriptReadr every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linus versus ScriptReadr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinusScriptReadr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (202 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings202 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperActors KitMariano and Sons Productions, Inc.

Customer experience

Linus

All ratings202 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative24.2%

ScriptReadr

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Linus

Subscriptions4
  • Linus Unlimited Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Linus Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$199.991 Year
One-time3
  • 3 Day Pass$1.99
  • 7 Day Pass$3.99
  • 30 Day Pass$9.99
1 purchases

ScriptReadr

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Subscription$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Linus free?
Linus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScriptReadr free?
ScriptReadr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Linus or ScriptReadr?
ScriptReadr is rated higher. Linus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while ScriptReadr averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Linus or ScriptReadr have ads?
Neither Linus nor ScriptReadr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linus or ScriptReadr?
Linus ships an update every 5 days, and ScriptReadr every 4 days. Most recently, Linus was updated on November 12, 2026 and ScriptReadr on November 5, 2026.

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