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 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.
- AI script reader
- Speech recognition for cues
- Import photos, PDFs, text
- Natural-sounding voices
- Self-tape recording
- Focus mode
- Multi-language support
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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/
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 update cadence: Scriptmate at every 3 days against Line Reader's every 6 weeks. Scriptmate also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (18 vs 5). Line Reader's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). 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
Both are free to download. Scriptmate sells 5 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, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 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 3 days, Line Reader every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Scriptmate | Line Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (18 ratings) — better | 4.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 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 Year trial$69.991 Year
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- Annual subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Script Pass$4.99
Line Reader
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year








