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. Import a PDF, mark your lines, and start rehearsing in seconds. IMPORT YOUR SIDES IN SECONDS Stop typing sides by hand. Import a PDF, pick your scene, tap your character, and you're ready to run lines. A READER THAT ACTUALLY HEARS YOU Scriptmate tracks your speech word-by-word through the entire line, not just the final word, whether you're off book or doing a cold read. Your reader responds the moment you finish your cue. CLEAN SELF-TAPE AUDIO Reader lines play only in your headphones: silence in the camera mic, reader in your ears. PROFESSIONAL DEFAULTS Landscape recording is enforced, so casting directors never see a vertical tape. Your own lines are hidden while recording, so you stay present instead of reading. FOCUS MODE Scriptmate blocks distracting apps the moment you start rehearsing and lifts the block when you stop. HOW IT WORKS 1.Import your script. PDF in, parsed scene out. 2.Tap your character. Your lines are marked automatically. 3.Rehearse, memorize, get 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. Then rehearse your own scripts free for 7 days. 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://incredible-wizard-c55.notion.site/Sciptmate-Support-33efa747149580a798cdf2c619e5d711?pvs=74 Privacy Policy: https://incredible-wizard-c55.notion.site/Sciptmate-Privacy-Policy-33efa747149580769629e846d575a2db?pvs=74 Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

blablabla4 screens
Scriptmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

blablabla and Scriptmate both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Scriptmate's written reviews are positive against 67% of blablabla's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. blablabla sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Scriptmate sells 4 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for blablabla against 4.9 for Scriptmate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of blablabla's written reviews are positive against 80% of Scriptmate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

blablabla ships an update every 4 days, Scriptmate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
blablabla versus Scriptmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterblablablaScriptmate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.216 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElias MunkPeter Lavskiy

Customer experience

blablabla

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Scriptmate

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

blablabla

Subscriptions5
  • blablabla Pro Monthly1 Month trial3 variants$6.991 Month
  • Blablabla Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Blablabla Pro Yearly$49.991 Month
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  • blablabla Yearly Pro7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • blablabla Pro Yearly1 Year trial$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • 3 Voiced Scenes$1.49
  • 10 Voiced Scenes$4.99
4 purchases

Scriptmate

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual subscription1 Month trial$69.991 Year
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  • Annual subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year

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?
Scriptmate is rated higher. blablabla averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Scriptmate averages 4.9 from 7 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 4 days, and Scriptmate every 2 days. Most recently, blablabla was updated on September 12, 2026 and Scriptmate on September 10, 2026.

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