Comparison

ScriptView vs Vivid

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

Head to head
About

ScriptView

Features
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ScriptView is a clean, focused app for reading screenplays written in the Fountain format — the plain-text markup language used by screenwriters worldwide. Whether you're a screenwriter reviewing your latest draft, an actor learning lines, a director preparing for production, or simply a film enthusiast who loves reading scripts, ScriptView gives you a beautiful, distraction-free reading experience. FEATURES • Full Fountain Format Support : properly renders scene headings, character names, dialogue, parentheticals, action lines, and transitions — just like a professionally formatted screenplay. • Automatic Progress Saving: close the app and come back later. ScriptView remembers exactly where you left off in each script. • Easy Import: bring in your .fountain files from anywhere: - AirDrop from your Mac - iCloud Drive - Files app - Email attachments - Any app that shares files • Offline Reading: everything stays on your device. No internet connection needed. Read your scripts anywhere — on a plane, on set, or wherever inspiration strikes. • Eye-Friendly Design: a warm, cream-colored background inspired by traditional screenplay paper. Easy on the eyes during long reading sessions. PRIVACY FIRST ScriptView collects absolutely no data. No analytics. No tracking. No account required. Your scripts and reading habits are yours alone. What you read stays on your device. COMPLETELY FREE No ads. No in-app purchases. No subscriptions. No premium tiers. Just a simple tool that does one thing well. ABOUT FOUNTAIN Fountain is an open, plain-text format that lets writers focus on storytelling instead of fighting with formatting software. Files are lightweight, portable, and future-proof. Learn more at fountain.io. ScriptView faithfully renders Fountain files with industry-standard screenplay formatting, so your scripts look exactly as they should.

About

Vivid

Features
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Discover the future of filmmaking. Vivid is the streaming platform for AI-generated cinema — a curated world of short films, animations, and experimental stories crafted entirely by artificial intelligence. What you can do on Vivid: • Watch a growing library of AI-generated films and shorts • Follow talented AI creators and get updates on their latest work • Build your personal watchlist of the AI films you love • Discover trending and new releases updated daily • Browse by genre, mood, or creator AI filmmaking is rewriting the rules of visual storytelling. Every film on Vivid pushes the boundaries of what's creatively possible — surreal worlds, impossible camera moves, and stories that exist nowhere else. Whether you're a film enthusiast, a technology lover, or simply curious about what AI can dream up, Vivid brings you the leading edge of a new art form. Start watching. The future of cinema is here.

Screenshots

ScriptView4 screens
Vivid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScriptView at none against Vivid's shown. ScriptView also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScriptView ships an update daily, Vivid every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ScriptView versus Vivid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptViewVivid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPierre CarionPrivyserv LLC

In-app purchases

None

ScriptView

No in-app purchases

None

Vivid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScriptView free?
ScriptView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vivid free?
Vivid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScriptView or Vivid have ads?
Vivid shows ads; ScriptView does not.
Which is updated more often, ScriptView or Vivid?
ScriptView ships an update daily, and Vivid every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScriptView was updated on November 9, 2026 and Vivid on November 9, 2026.

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