Comparison

Linus vs ScriptReady

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

Head to head
About

Linus

This app helps actors memorize lines by providing context-aware AI scene partners and enabling self-taping without a reader. It supports script uploads in various formats and offers over 100 character voices across 38+ languages.

Highlights
  • Upload scripts and audition PDFs
  • Memorize lines with context
  • Rehearse with AI scene partner
  • Record self-tapes hands-free
  • 100+ character voices
  • 38+ language support
  • Cross-platform compatibility
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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

ScriptReady

This app provides actors with a digital rehearsal space to practice lines, record self-tapes, and collaborate with others. It features active speech recognition, AI scene partners, and real-time video calls for remote rehearsals and teleprompter control.

Highlights
  • Active speech recognition for line practice
  • AI scene partner for solo rehearsal
  • Live video calls for remote collaboration
  • Real-time teleprompter control
  • Self-tape recording and saving
  • Script import and editing
  • Music and backing track integration
Features
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ScriptReady is a rehearsal room in your pocket, built for actors, singers and students, supporting theater and TV/Film scripts and scenes. Upload your sides (or Create Your Own Script), pick your character, and run the scene out loud with active speech recognition, or passively listen on auto-repeat, with a pre-recorded friend's voice (ScriptShare), your own voice, or an AI scene partner that voices every other role. Most importantly, with ScriptReady, you can create a LIVE VIDEO CALL with a friend or colleague, to help you film your self-tape or rehearse, while they control the teleprompter IN REAL-TIME! Note: Anytime you need someone to help you record or rehearse, their help is ALWAYS FREE and only requires them to download and create an account, called "Collaborator". REHEARSE OUT LOUD • Import a PDF, a photo of your pages, or paste the text. ScriptReady sorts characters, dialogue and stage directions, handles watermarked audition sides, and lets you fix any line in two taps. • Pick your character and choose to rehearse with a friend's voice (ScriptShare), record your own voice, or use an AI partner that reads every other part. It listens for the end of your line and moves on, so you never have to tap. • Smart Timings learn how long you take on each line and play the scene back at your pace, without using voice recognition. • More options: repetition, passive listening, first-letter memorisation and countdown modes for drilling a scene until it sticks. VOICES • A curated library of AI partner voices in different accents and energies. • Record your own voice for a part, or let a friend record theirs to seamlessly sync to your script - via ScriptShare. LIVE READER • Invite a real reader into a private video call. They see the same script, synced line by line, and can pace YOUR teleprompter from their own phone while you act. • One-to-one or a small group. Rooms are invite-only by a code you share. There is no directory and no matchmaking. SELF-TAPE • Record takes with your lines on screen: camera only, teleprompter, or the full rehearsal with your partner's lines playing. • Takes are saved to your library, ready to review and send. TELEPROMPTER • A full-screen prompter with adjustable speed. Swipe the edges to speed up or slow down while playing, or move the script in the center. Pinch to enlarge/shrink text. The current line stays highlighted. SCRIPT SHARE • Send script character(s) to a friend. They record their lines on their own phone, and their real voice becomes your scene partner. MUSIC TOO • Attach a backing track or piano accompaniment and rehearse songs and scenes in sequence. Add a countdown, and your music plays once the recording begins. No more running into your scene! PRINT-TO-PDF • Import or create your script, edit it the way you like, then Print-to-PDF. • No more watermarks or distracting markings. • Auto-Highlight marks your character's lines for you - no more highlighting by hand. ACCOUNT SYNC • Your scripts and recordings follow your account across devices. Sign in with Apple, Google or email. SUBSCRIPTIONS ScriptReady is FREE to download, and is ALWAYS FREE for anyone to help out and collaborate with the subscribed user. Plans add full app capabilities with monthly AI voice credits, import script pages and Live Reader hours: • Standard: $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year • Premium: $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year • Creator Pro: $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year New subscribers get a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed or cancelled in your App Store account settings. Extra credits and hours can be bought separately. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ScriptReady Terms: https://scriptready.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://scriptready.app/privacy

Screenshots

Linus4 screens
ScriptReady4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScriptReady at 5.0 against Linus's 4.3. ScriptReady also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Linus's advantage is ratings volume (202 vs 3). 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 ScriptReady sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScriptReady 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Linus's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScriptReady's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linus ships an update every 5 days, ScriptReady every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linus versus ScriptReady: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinusScriptReady
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (202 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings202 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB92 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperActors Kit380 PRODUCTIONS INC.

Customer experience

Linus

All ratings202 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral7.8%
Negative23.4%

ScriptReady

All ratings3 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
10 purchases

ScriptReady

Subscriptions3
  • Standard Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Standard Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time7
  • 1 Hour of 1:1 Live Reader$1.99
  • 5 Hours of 1:1 Live Reader$4.99
  • 2 Hours of Group Live Reader$4.99
Show 4 more
  • 300 Import Pages$9.99
  • 12 Hours of 1:1 Live Reader$9.99
  • 5 Hours of Group Live Reader$9.99
  • 12 Hours of Group Live Reader$19.99

Questions

Is Linus free?
Linus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScriptReady free?
ScriptReady is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Linus or ScriptReady?
ScriptReady is rated higher. Linus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while ScriptReady averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Linus or ScriptReady have ads?
Neither Linus nor ScriptReady shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linus or ScriptReady?
Linus ships an update every 5 days, and ScriptReady every 3 days. Most recently, Linus was updated on November 13, 2026 and ScriptReady on November 13, 2026.

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