Comparison

Script Breakdowns vs Movie Set Calc

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Movie Set Calc

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Script Breakdowns3 screens
Movie Set Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Script Breakdowns versus Movie Set Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScript BreakdownsMovie Set Calc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1815.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavin NguyenJulie Collet

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Script Breakdowns

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$24.991 Month
One-time2
  • Plus Month Pass$7.99
  • Pro Month Pass$24.99
None

Movie Set Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Script Breakdowns free?
Script Breakdowns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Movie Set Calc free?
Movie Set Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Script Breakdowns or Movie Set Calc have ads?
Neither Script Breakdowns nor Movie Set Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Script Breakdowns or Movie Set Calc?
Script Breakdowns ships an update weekly, and Movie Set Calc every 3 weeks. Most recently, Script Breakdowns was updated on October 15, 2026 and Movie Set Calc on September 24, 2026.

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