Comparison

SetSum vs blablabla

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

Head to head
About

SetSum

Features
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SetSum is an all-in-one shift, payment, and earnings tracker built for actors, models, supporting artistes, and creators. If you’ve ever forgotten a booking, lost track of a payment, or struggled to remember where you wrote something down, SetSum gives you one clear system to manage it all. You always know what’s booked, what’s been worked, and what’s been paid. One place to track all gigs and workdays SetSum gives you a single source of truth for your working life. • Calendar-based view of all work • Clear statuses: Unavailable, Pencilled, Booked/Worked, Paid • No more notes apps, screenshots, or spreadsheets Everything is organised and easy to find. Always know what’s booked, worked, and unpaid See the status of your work at a glance. • What’s pencilled • What’s been worked • What’s still unpaid Pending payments stay visible until money arrives, while payment dates confirm when pay actually landed. Earnings calculated without manual maths SetSum handles calculations so you don’t have to. • Pay rates and working day types • Call and wrap times • Overtime, allowances, and extras • Automatic totals with clear breakdowns No spreadsheets. No mental arithmetic. Clear earnings overview for planning SetSum helps you organise and review your earnings in one place. • Earnings totals over time • Year-by-year views • Calendar year and tax-year style grouping for reference • Gross, expenses, and net figures for reference • Exportable data for your own records This makes it easier to stay organised and prepare information when needed. Built for real industry workflows SetSum reflects how talent actually works. • Pencilled jobs before confirmation • Worked days without immediate payment • Paid status when money arrives • Agencies, projects, and notes per shift It feels natural to use because it matches real working life. Fast logging, not admin overload SetSum respects your time. • Tap a date to log a shift • Tap “+” to log today instantly • Minimal required fields • Optional details when information isn’t confirmed Confidence and peace of mind Stay organised and in control. • No forgotten gigs • No lost payments • No guessing totals • No end-of-year panic We are using a custom Terms of Use (EULA). Read more in our Terms & Conditions https://api.setsum.co.uk/term-condition & Privacy Policy https://api.setsum.co.uk/privacy-policy Important note SetSum provides organisational and estimation tools only. Final pay may vary based on contracts, agreements, and individual circumstances.

About

blablabla

This app acts as a rehearsal partner for actors, reading lines you don't need to memorize. It offers practice modes with customizable line visibility and a selftape feature with a teleprompter overlay. Import scripts in various formats and track your progress to learn lines quickly.

Highlights
  • Reads non-actor lines
  • Script import (PDF, text, photo, Fountain, Final Draft)
  • Practice modes with adjustable line hints
  • Selftape with teleprompter and framing grid
  • Voice library with 80+ voices
  • Progress tracking for sessions and streaks
  • 39 language support
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blablabla is the rehearsal partner that reads every line that isn't yours. When the lines are in, switch to selftape and shoot the take without leaving the app. Built by an actor, for actors. We handle the blablabla. You handle the performance. Three ways to work on a scene, selftape included, now listed in 39 App Store markets. == Built for the way actors actually work == - Drop in a PDF, paste text, snap a photo of your pages, or import Fountain or Final Draft - The app figures out who speaks, in what order, and reads every line that isn't yours - Three ways to work: Listen, Practice, Selftape - In Practice you choose how much of your own line stays on screen: Full line, Hint, First letters, Hidden. Move the dial mid-scene, as often as you like. - Voice library: 80+ voices auto-cast to your scene's characters, recast any of them - 39 languages, end to end. Listing and full in-app text, every menu and prompt. == Selftape without a reader in the room == - Teleprompter overlay in portrait, wider chrome in landscape - Countdown, framing grid, mic-check banner - Front camera mirror baked into the saved take (what you saw is what you sent) - Background-safe: take a call mid-rehearsal, the app finalizes the clip == Memorize lines, off-book in days == - Practice mode listens for your line and advances automatically - Cue your own line if you blank (no judgment) - Track your sessions: deviations, time on each scene, streak == Pricing == - Free: 2 voiced scenes to try, every feature unlocked - Pro: $6.99/month or $69.99/year for 30+ voiced scenes a month plus selftape - One-off voice packs: $1.49 for 3 scenes, $4.99 for 10 scenes (no subscription needed) == Why this exists == Built by Elias Munk, a working actor 14 years in. The guilt of asking a friend to run lines for the seventh time is what made this. Your scripts are encrypted on your device and never used for AI training. Questions, feedback, bugs: sayblablabla.com/support

Screenshots

SetSum4 screens
blablabla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: blablabla at none against SetSum's shown. blablabla also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. SetSum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and blablabla sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SetSum ships an update fortnightly, blablabla every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SetSum versus blablabla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetSumblablabla
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—27 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB72 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSetSum LtdVox Vera ApS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SetSum

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan1 Month trial$59.991 Year
5 purchases

blablabla

Subscriptions3
  • blablabla Pro Monthly1 Month trial3 variants$6.991 Month
  • blablabla Pro Yearly1 Year trial$69.991 Year
  • blablabla Yearly Pro7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • 3 Voiced Scenes$1.49
  • 10 Voiced Scenes$4.99

Questions

Is SetSum free?
SetSum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is blablabla free?
blablabla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SetSum or blablabla have ads?
SetSum shows ads; blablabla does not.
Which is updated more often, SetSum or blablabla?
SetSum ships an update fortnightly, and blablabla every 3 days. Most recently, SetSum was updated on October 25, 2026 and blablabla on October 31, 2026.

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