Script Breakdowns vs Movie Set Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Script Breakdowns
This app helps filmmakers and screenwriters organize their scripts by creating scenes, tagging specific elements like characters and props, and adding notes. It supports real-time collaboration and integrates with other production tools, allowing for easy export of data.
- Scene creation and management
- Element tagging (cast, props, wardrobe, etc.)
- Customizable categories
- File and photo attachments
- Real-time collaboration
- Script import (PDF, Fountain)
- PDF and CSV export
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Breakdowns — create scenes, tag elements, and break down every detail of your script. Scene Management — build your scene list manually or import from a PDF or Fountain script. Categories — tag cast, background actors, wardrobe, props, set dressing, vehicles, weapons, animals, and greenery. Custom Categories — create your own categories with custom names, icons, and colors. Attachments — upload photos and files to any item with captions and thumbnails. Comments — add notes to scenes and collaborate with your team. Collaboration — invite and work together in real time. Search — search across scenes, characters, props, locations, and more. Integration — connects with Shot Lists to keep your production in sync. Exporting — export in both PDF and CSV.
Movie Set Calc
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It covers time and page eighths calculations, slow-motion frame rate conversions, and film footage-to-runtime conversions across all major film formats. - Time Calculator : Perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, etc.) on time values formatted as h:mm:ss. - Eighths Calculator : Calculate and manipulate page quantities expressed in eighths (e.g., 1/8, 2 3/8). - Slow Motion Converter : Convert a recorded duration at a given FPS into a playback duration at a different FPS, and vice versa. - Film Length Converter : Convert between film length (meters/feet) and runtime based on your chosen film format and frame rate (fps). Industry-standard formulas. Designed to meet on-set needs : - clean, intuitive design, with high contrast interface. - dark mode option to enhance readability in low-light conditions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Movie Set Calc at none against Script Breakdowns's 4. Movie Set Calc also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18). Script Breakdowns's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Script Breakdowns sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Movie Set Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.
Script Breakdowns ships an update weekly, Movie Set Calc every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Script Breakdowns | Movie Set Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 184 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Davin Nguyen | Julie Collet |
In-app purchases
Script Breakdowns
- Plus Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Pro Monthly14 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Plus Month Pass$7.99
- Pro Month Pass$24.99
Movie Set Calc
No in-app purchases
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