Comparison

blablabla vs Scriptmate

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

Head to head
About

blablabla

This app acts as a rehearsal partner for actors, reading lines aloud and offering various practice modes. It also includes a selftape feature to record performances without an in-person reader.

Highlights
  • Reads non-speaking lines
  • Multiple practice modes
  • Selftape recording
  • Import scripts (PDF, text, photo, Fountain, Final Draft)
  • 12+ auto-cast voices
  • Teleprompter overlay
  • Session tracking
Features
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blablabla is the rehearsal partner that reads every line that isn't yours. When the lines are in, switch to selftape and shoot the take without leaving the app. Built by an actor, for actors. We handle the blablabla. You handle the performance. Three ways to work on a scene, selftape included, now listed in 39 App Store markets. == Built for the way actors actually work == - Drop in a PDF, paste text, snap a photo of your pages, or import Fountain or Final Draft - The app figures out who speaks, in what order, and reads every line that isn't yours - Three ways to work: Listen, Practice, Selftape - In Practice you choose how much of your own line stays on screen: Full line, Hint, First letters, Hidden. Move the dial mid-scene, as often as you like. - Voice library: 80+ voices auto-cast to your scene's characters, recast any of them - 39 languages, end to end. Listing and full in-app text, every menu and prompt. == Selftape without a reader in the room == - Teleprompter overlay in portrait, wider chrome in landscape - Countdown, framing grid, mic-check banner - Front camera mirror baked into the saved take (what you saw is what you sent) - Background-safe: take a call mid-rehearsal, the app finalizes the clip == Memorize lines, off-book in days == - Practice mode listens for your line and advances automatically - Cue your own line if you blank (no judgment) - Track your sessions: deviations, time on each scene, streak == Pricing == - Free: 2 voiced scenes to try, every feature unlocked - Pro: $6.99/month or $69.99/year for 30+ voiced scenes a month plus selftape - One-off voice packs: $1.49 for 3 scenes, $4.99 for 10 scenes (no subscription needed) == Why this exists == Built by Elias Munk, a working actor 14 years in. The guilt of asking a friend to run lines for the seventh time is what made this. Your scripts are encrypted on your device and never used for AI training. Questions, feedback, bugs: sayblablabla.com/support

About

Scriptmate

Rehearse lines and record self-tapes without a reader. Import scripts, mark your lines, and practice with natural-sounding voices. Focus mode blocks distractions for uninterrupted rehearsal.

Highlights
  • PDF script import
  • Speech-tracking reader
  • Headphone-only reader audio
  • Customizable character voices
  • Landscape recording
  • Distraction-blocking focus mode
Features
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Rehearse your lines. Record your self-tape. No reader needed. Snap a photo of your sides or drop in the PDF. Scriptmate reads every other part out loud and waits for your cue. NOTHING TO RECORD Most line apps make you record every character yourself before you can start. Scriptmate parses the script, finds the characters, and marks your lines. Import, tap your role, rehearse. Under a minute from sides to first run. PHOTO, PDF, OR TEXT Scan paper sides with the camera, import a PDF, or bring in a text file. Long script? Pick only the pages you need for tonight's scene. A READER THAT ACTUALLY HEARS YOU Scriptmate follows your speech word by word through the whole line, not just the last word. Drop a word, pause, or go up on a line, and it still knows where you are. Your reader answers the moment you finish your cue, whether you are off book or cold reading. Speech recognition runs on your phone. VOICES THAT SOUND LIKE PEOPLE English and Spanish scripts get natural voices with real rhythm and emotion, generated on your iPhone. Every character gets its own voice, and you can swap it any time. Prefer a human? Record the other parts yourself, one line at a time, and the reader plays your takes. SELF-TAPES WITH CLEAN AUDIO Put your headphones in and record. The reader plays in your ears and the camera mic picks up only your voice. Landscape framing is enforced, so casting never sees a vertical tape. No lines on screen while recording, so you stay in the moment instead of reading. FOCUS MODE Optional. Block distracting apps while you rehearse, and lift the block the moment you stop. FIVE LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, German, and Korean scripts, with cue detection in each language. HOW IT WORKS 1. Import your sides. Photo, PDF, or text in, parsed scene out. 2. Tap your character. Your lines are marked automatically. 3. Run the scene until you are off book, then record your tape. TRY IT FREE Run a full demo scene the moment you open the app. No account, no sign-up. Import your own sides and run them once, free. A 7-day free trial unlocks everything after that. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Scriptmate Pro: $9.99/month or $69.99/year after a 7-day free trial. Full access, no restrictions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings anytime. Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Support: https://scriptmateapp.com/support/ Privacy Policy: https://scriptmateapp.com/privacy/ Terms: https://scriptmateapp.com/terms/

Screenshots

blablabla4 screens
Scriptmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

blablabla and Scriptmate are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. blablabla sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Scriptmate sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

blablabla holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of blablabla's written reviews are positive against 80% of Scriptmate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
blablabla versus Scriptmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterblablablaScriptmate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (27 ratings) — better4.4 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.216 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVox Vera ApSPeter Lavskiy

Customer experience

blablabla

All ratings27 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Scriptmate

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

blablabla

Subscriptions3
  • blablabla Pro Monthly1 Month trial3 variants$6.991 Month
  • blablabla Pro Yearly1 Year trial$69.991 Year
  • blablabla Yearly Pro7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • 3 Voiced Scenes$1.49
  • 10 Voiced Scenes$4.99
5 purchases

Scriptmate

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year
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  • Annual subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Script Pass$4.99

Questions

Is blablabla free?
blablabla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scriptmate free?
Scriptmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, blablabla or Scriptmate?
blablabla is rated higher. blablabla averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Scriptmate averages 4.4 from 18 ratings.
Do blablabla or Scriptmate have ads?
Neither blablabla nor Scriptmate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, blablabla or Scriptmate?
blablabla ships an update every 3 days, and Scriptmate every 3 days. Most recently, blablabla was updated on October 31, 2026 and Scriptmate on October 31, 2026.

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