Comparison

Cold Read vs ScriptReady

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

Head to head
About

Cold Read

This AI-powered rehearsal tool helps actors memorize lines and practice auditions. It features smart cue recognition, on-device processing for privacy, and a built-in teleprompter. Adjust reader pitch and speed for a personalized practice experience.

Highlights
  • AI-powered line rehearsal
  • Smart cue recognition
  • On-device script processing
  • Built-in teleprompter
  • Adjustable reader pitch and speed
  • Multi-device sync
Features
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Master Your Lines. Anytime, Anywhere. Stop waiting for a scene partner. coldRead is the ultimate AI-powered rehearsal tool built by actors, for actors. Whether it’s a last-minute self-tape or memorizing a lead role, coldRead responds to your cues in real-time—just like a live reader. WHY ACTORS LOVE COLDREAD: Smart Cue Recognition: No more "Next" buttons. The app listens for your final word and triggers the next line automatically. Privacy First: 100% on-device processing. No accounts, no cloud syncing, and no internet required. Your scripts stay yours. Self-Tape Ready: Record auditions directly in-app with a built-in teleprompter to keep you off-book and focused. Total Control: Adjust your reader’s pitch and speed. Rehearse in a whisper or at full volume—the AI follows your lead. KEY FEATURES: Instant Transcription: Your voice is turned into text as you record. Built-in Teleprompter: Transition from reading to memorizing seamlessly. Multi-Device Sync: Works perfectly on iPhone, iPad, and M-series Macs. Global Support: Practice in 10+ languages including English, Spanish, French, and Chinese. BE AUDITION-READY IN SECONDS: Record your script. Hit play. Speak your lines—the app reads back the rest. Stop bothering friends and stop paying for studio time. Be independent. Be prepared. Be your best self. terms:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dwIAK8tNyN4lkecujgLWP9VYzIs34Rt8ppIaxZlD8hw/edit?usp=sharing privacy:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QWo4WCCkiqLVIPPZnw9oJMksfZv1yQA5WzMgFouBOKg/edit?usp=sharing contact us via hello@metainnovation.site

About

ScriptReady

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

Cold Read4 screens
ScriptReady4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScriptReady at 5.0 against Cold Read's 1.0. ScriptReady also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Cold Read's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Cold Read sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ScriptReady sells 12 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 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cold Read ships an update every 5 days, ScriptReady daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Cold Read versus ScriptReady: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCold ReadScriptReady
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB87 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMeta Innovation380 PRODUCTIONS INC.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cold Read

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
12 purchases

ScriptReady

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Standard Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time10
  • 25 Import Pages$1.99
  • 1 Hour of 1:1 Live Reader$1.99
  • 100 Import Pages$4.99
Show 7 more
  • 5 Hours of 1:1 Live Reader$4.99
  • 2 Hours of Group Live Reader$4.99
  • 50,000 AI Voice Credits$9.99
  • 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 Cold Read free?
Cold Read 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, Cold Read or ScriptReady?
ScriptReady is rated higher. Cold Read averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ScriptReady averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cold Read or ScriptReady have ads?
Neither Cold Read nor ScriptReady shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cold Read or ScriptReady?
Cold Read ships an update every 5 days, and ScriptReady daily. Most recently, Cold Read was updated on October 28, 2026 and ScriptReady on October 31, 2026.

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