Comparison

Scriptmate vs FocusGate

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

Head to head
About

Scriptmate

Rehearse lines for acting with an AI reader that follows your speech. Import scripts via photo, PDF, or text, and record self-tapes with clean audio. Offers natural-sounding voices and supports multiple languages.

Highlights
  • AI script reader
  • Speech recognition for cues
  • Import photos, PDFs, text
  • Natural-sounding voices
  • Self-tape recording
  • Focus mode
  • Multi-language support
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/

About

FocusGate

This app helps you reclaim time lost to scrolling by setting up personalized "Focus Gates." When you try to open distracting apps, it presents your priorities and tasks first, offering a gentle nudge to refocus. Track your progress and build momentum towards better digital habits.

Highlights
  • Customizable Focus Gates for any app
  • Personalized task reminders before app opens
  • Mid-session "Doom Scroll" check-ins
  • Real-time interrupts redirect to Focus Gates
  • Daily Focus Score and progress dashboard
  • Shareable progress cards with cosmic artwork
Features
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Stop doomscrolling. Start doing. You open Instagram "just for a second." Forty minutes later, you're still scrolling. Sound familiar? FocusGate isn't just anothe app blocker - it puts your real priorities in the way first. Set up Focus Gates with personal reminders and tasks. When you reach for a distracting app, FocusGate steps in with what actually matters to you - then lets you choose. No guilt trips. No hard locks. Just a moment of clarity that changes everything. The result? You reclaim hours every week - not by willpower, but by design. ------- FOCUS GATES - Your Priorities Come First Create custom gates for any app. Each gate carries your reminders: "Did you finish that report?" "Have you called Mom back?" "Drink some water first." Complete your tasks, then continue. • Choose which apps to gate and when (weekdays, weekends, custom schedules) • Add personal task reminders that appear before each app opens • Track Focus Momentum - watch your task completion grow • Built-in breathing exercises to reset before you scroll DOOM SCROLL CHECK-INS Already deep in a scroll session? FocusGate has your back. Set check-in intervals so FocusGate asks you mid-session: "Still here on purpose?" Choose the right frequency for you and FocusGate becomes the perfect safety net for when you fall down the rabbit hole. REAL-TIME INTERRUPTS THAT ACTUALLY HELP FocusGate works at the system level. When you open a gated app, you're immediately redirected to your Focus Gate - no workaround, no delay. FOCUS SCORE & PROGRESS DASHBOARD See your digital habits transform with real data: • Daily Focus Score (0–100) based on gates completed, breaks taken, and check-ins honored • Native Screen Time integration for detailed usage reports • Top Disruptors - see which apps steal the most time • Track your progress over days, weeks, and months SHARE YOUR WINS Hit a milestone? FocusGate creates stunning share cards with your stats - gorgeous cosmic artwork you'll actually want to post. Show your friends what "in control" looks like. ------- WHY FOCUSGATE IS DIFFERENT Most screen time apps treat you like someone who needs to be locked out of your own phone. FocusGate treats you like a capable person who just needs a better system. → Not a hard lock - a gate. You always have the choice to continue. → Not a countdown timer - a task system. Your real priorities interrupt the scroll. → Not a guilt trip - a momentum builder. Every completed task adds to your Focus Score. → Not another generic utility - a beautifully crafted experience you'll actually want to use. ------- WORKS WITH YOUR PHONE, NOT AGAINST IT • Deep Screen Time API integration with native usage reports • Shields distracting apps at the system level • Smart notifications power every gate and check-in in real time Terms, Privacy & Conditions: https://www.focusgate-app.com/focusgate/terms

Screenshots

Scriptmate4 screens
FocusGate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FocusGate at 5.0 against Scriptmate's 4.4. FocusGate also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Scriptmate's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (18 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Scriptmate sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and FocusGate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FocusGate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Scriptmate's written reviews are positive against 100% of FocusGate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scriptmate ships an update every 3 days, FocusGate every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scriptmate versus FocusGate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptmateFocusGate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (18 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter LavskiyFocusGate

Customer experience

Scriptmate

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

FocusGate

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

FocusGate

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Scriptmate free?
Scriptmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusGate free?
FocusGate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scriptmate or FocusGate?
FocusGate is rated higher. Scriptmate averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while FocusGate averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Scriptmate or FocusGate have ads?
Neither Scriptmate nor FocusGate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scriptmate or FocusGate?
Scriptmate ships an update every 3 days, and FocusGate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scriptmate was updated on October 31, 2026 and FocusGate on October 31, 2026.

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