# Linus vs ScriptReadr

The clearest difference is rating: ScriptReadr at 5.0 against Linus's 4.2. ScriptReadr also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Linus's advantage is ratings volume (155 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

ScriptReadr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linus has 155 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Linus's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScriptReadr's.

Linus ships an update every 5 days, ScriptReadr every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linus | ScriptReadr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linus-learn-lines-and-self-tape/id6742599484/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptreadr/id6745310982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **155** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 97 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Actors Kit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792729005) | [Mariano and Sons Productions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811719137) |

## What reviewers say

### Linus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linus-learn-lines-and-self-tape/id6742599484)

This AI-powered tool acts as your rehearsal partner, helping actors learn lines and self-tape auditions. It offers customizable features like real actor voices, cue-sensitive playback, and script parsing, all while respecting user privacy.

**Highlights:** AI scene partner, Self-tape tool, Line learning, Cue-sensitive playback, Customizable actor voices, Script parsing with notes, Hands-free rehearsal

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linus Unlimited Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Linus Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| 3 Day Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7 Day Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Day Pass | $9.99 | one-time |


### ScriptReadr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptreadr/id6745310982)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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 4.2 out of 5 from 155 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 3 days. Most recently, Linus was updated on October 13, 2026 and ScriptReadr on September 29, 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.*