Comparison

ScriptView vs Strauming

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

Strauming

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Strauming is a social video and community app for discovering content, sharing your own posts, and staying connected with the people and creators you follow. DISCOVER • Browse a personalized home feed and Explore search. • Watch high quality videos from the best creators • Like, reply, quote, save, and share posts. • Follow profiles and receive notifications about activity that matters to you. CREATE • Publish text posts, photo carousels, or video posts. • Earn from your posts and videos WATCH TOGETHER • Start a shared viewing session with friends. • Keep playback synchronized while chatting and reacting together. OPTIONAL CREATOR SUPPORT • Some eligible video posts may offer paid access. • Use coins to unlock eligible videos or send a Super Like to support a creator. Some features require an account and an internet connection. Paid access and coin purchases are optional; Strauming does not guarantee creator earnings, audience growth, or the availability of monetization features.

Screenshots

ScriptView4 screens
Strauming4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScriptView at none against Strauming's 4. ScriptView also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Strauming sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ScriptView asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScriptView ships an update daily, Strauming every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ScriptView versus Strauming: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptViewStrauming
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB26 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPierre CarionStrauming

In-app purchases

None

ScriptView

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Strauming

One-time4
  • Micro$1.99
  • Mini$5.99
  • Standard$12.99
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  • Large$29.99

Questions

Is ScriptView free?
ScriptView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strauming free?
Strauming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScriptView or Strauming have ads?
Neither ScriptView nor Strauming shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScriptView or Strauming?
ScriptView ships an update daily, and Strauming every 2 days. Most recently, ScriptView was updated on October 4, 2026 and Strauming on October 9, 2026.

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