Comparison

Screenplay Studio vs Screenplay Writer

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

Head to head
About

Screenplay Studio

Features
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Screenplay Studio is a focused writing studio for iPhone and iPad, designed to keep you fast, clean, and in flow. Beyond film and TV screenplays, it includes format-friendly modes for different types of writing: Standup, Commercial, Podcast, and Theatre. Pick the mode that matches your project and write with a structure that feels stage-ready and easy to follow. The distraction-free interface helps you stay locked in on the words, not the tools. Save your project’s title and cover details, generate a professional-looking cover page, and turn your text into a shareable output in a few taps. With PDF export, you can quickly send your script or manuscript to producers, performers, collaborators, or friends for feedback. Full iPad support makes writing, reading, and revising far more comfortable on a larger screen. Screenplay Studio is ideal for screenwriters, comedians, podcasters, theatre writers, and creators who want speed, simplicity, and a smooth writing experience.

About

Screenplay Writer

This app provides a distraction-free environment for writing screenplays with automatic industry-standard formatting. It offers features like a scene navigator, character lists, and script statistics, with options to import and export in various formats. Pro features unlock unlimited scripts, dark themes, and edit history.

Highlights
  • Automatic screenplay formatting
  • Distraction-free editor
  • Scene navigator
  • Character list generation
  • Import/export PDF, FDX, Fountain
  • Offline functionality
  • Edit history (Pro)
Features
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Zen Writer is the distraction-free screenwriting studio that fits in your pocket. Write properly formatted screenplays anywhere inspiration strikes — on the couch, on set, or on the train — with automatic industry-standard formatting that stays out of your way. STAY IN THE STORY • Automatic screenplay formatting as you type — scene headings, action, characters, dialogue, parentheticals and transitions • A clean, minimal editor built for focus • Typewriter mode keeps your writing centered on screen (Pro) • Beautiful light and dark themes BUILT FOR REAL SCRIPTS • Smooth performance on feature-length screenplays — 150+ pages, thousands of lines • Scene navigator: jump to any scene in an instant • Character list, collected automatically as you write • Script statistics: scenes, page count and more at a glance IMPORT & EXPORT LIKE A PRO • Export industry-standard PDF, Final Draft (.fdx), Fountain and plain text • Import .fdx, .fountain, .txt and PDF screenplays • Share drafts to any app in one tap NEVER LOSE A WORD • Everything autosaves to your device as you type • Edit history: browse and restore earlier versions of your script (Pro) • Inline comments for notes on your next pass • Works fully offline — no account required, your scripts stay on your device ZEN WRITER PRO Start free with one script and watermarked exports. Upgrade to Pro to unlock: • Unlimited screenplays • Watermark-free PDF, FDX and Fountain exports • Typewriter mode • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac • Full edit history Flexible plans: weekly, yearly, or pay once for lifetime access. Whether you are outlining your first short film or polishing your tenth feature, Zen Writer keeps the craft simple: open the app and write. Final Draft® is a registered trademark of Final Draft, Inc. Zen Writer is not affiliated with or endorsed by Final Draft, Inc. Privacy Policy: https://screenplaywriter.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Screenplay Studio4 screens
Screenplay Writer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Screenplay Writer at Free against Screenplay Studio's $0.99. Screenplay Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, 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

Screenplay Writer is free to download; Screenplay Studio costs $0.99 up front. Screenplay Writer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Screenplay Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screenplay Studio versus Screenplay Writer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenplay StudioScreenplay Writer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBatikan Bozkurt KursatAshish Rattan

In-app purchases

None

Screenplay Studio

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Screenplay Writer

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Screenplay Studio free?
Screenplay Studio costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screenplay Writer free?
Screenplay Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screenplay Studio or Screenplay Writer have ads?
Neither Screenplay Studio nor Screenplay Writer shows ads.

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