Scriptmate vs Line Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- PDF script import
- Speech-tracking reader
- Headphone-only reader audio
- Customizable character voices
- Landscape recording
- Distraction-blocking focus mode
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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/
Line Reader
This app acts as an AI scene partner for actors, reading other characters' lines with distinct voices. It allows users to import scripts, rehearse scenes, and record self-tapes with features like auto-detection, progressive line hiding, and a teleprompter overlay.
- AI scene partner with distinct voices
- Auto-detect and tap modes for rehearsal
- Progressive line hiding
- Full-screen teleprompter overlay
- Record video or audio during rehearsal
- Import PDF, Fountain, and plain text scripts
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Stop reading both parts out loud to yourself. CueUp is the rehearsal app actors actually want — an AI scene partner that reads every other character with distinct voices, listens to you speak, and knows when to continue. Import any script, pick your character, and run the scene like you would with a real partner. REHEARSE YOUR WAY • Auto-Detect mode listens and advances when you finish your line • Tap mode pauses at your cues — you control the pace • Listen Along mode reads the full scene so you can follow along • Progressive line hiding: show full lines, first-letter hints, or hide completely • Full-screen teleprompter overlay for self-tape sessions RECORD SELF-TAPES IN ONE TAKE • Record video or audio while rehearsing — no second device needed • Lines overlay on screen so you never lose your place • Review, replay, and manage all your recordings in one place IMPORT ANY SCRIPT FORMAT • PDF, Fountain, and plain text import • Characters and lines are detected automatically • Edit scenes, reorder lines, and adjust characters anytime BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU WORK • Adjustable playback speed for every character's voice • Loop rehearsals to drill difficult scenes • Cue words to help you anticipate your next line • Track your rehearsal history and see your progress Whether you're prepping for an audition, memorizing a monologue, or recording a self-tape at midnight — CueUp is the scene partner that's always ready. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scriptmate at 4.9 against Line Reader's 4.0. Scriptmate also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). Line Reader's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Scriptmate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Line Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scriptmate holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Scriptmate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Line Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Scriptmate ships an update every 2 days, Line Reader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scriptmate | Line Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | 4.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Lavskiy | Jovan Milenkovic |
Customer experience
Scriptmate
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In-app purchases
Scriptmate
- 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
Line Reader
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year





