Comparison

Scriptmate vs The Actors PA

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

The Actors PA

Features
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The Actors PA Your AI-powered acting assistant for scripts, auditions, self-tapes, rehearsals, and career organisation. Welcome to The Actors PA — the smart rehearsal and audition companion built for modern actors. Whether you're learning lines, preparing a self-tape, rehearsing scenes, or organising auditions and bookings, The Actors PA helps you stay prepared, confident, and creatively focused. Practise smarter. Audition better. Stay ready. AI Rehearsal Tools Train with intelligent AI-powered acting tools designed to help you: learn scripts faster rehearse scenes naturally improve line retention sharpen emotional delivery build confidence before auditions Your AI scene partner is available anytime, anywhere. AI Script Movie Maker Transform script scenes into immersive AI-generated micro motion pictures. Watch scenes play out visually to: learn every line in the scene understand pacing and reactions absorb emotional beats improve scene memory and timing Instead of simply reading scripts, experience them like mini films you can replay as often as needed. Audition Preparation Made Smarter Stay organised and ready with tools built specifically for actors: self-tape preparation audition tracking callback organisation script breakdown support rehearsal planning Designed to help performers feel prepared for every opportunity. Your Personal AI Acting Assistant The Actors PA combines creative technology and actor-focused tools including: AI scene partners rehearsal assistance creative visualisation tools acting workflow support career organisation features Built to support actors at every stage of their journey. Keep Your Acting Career Organised Manage your acting workflow in one place: auditions bookings rehearsals reminders acting goals creative projects Stay focused on the craft while The Actors PA helps organise the rest. Built for Performers Perfect for: film actors television actors theatre performers drama students acting coaches content creators self-tape artists Whether you're just starting out or already working professionally, The Actors PA is designed to support your creative growth. Secure & Private Your scripts, rehearsal materials, and creative content are important. The Actors PA uses secure systems designed to help protect your uploaded content and account information. Why Actors Love The Actors PA - AI-powered rehearsal support - Script-to-movie scene generation - Smarter audition preparation - Organised acting workflow - Creative tools built specifically for performers Your Next Big Role Starts Here Download The Actors PA today and take your rehearsals, auditions, and acting preparation to the next level. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/theactorspa

Screenshots

Scriptmate4 screens
The Actors PA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scriptmate at every 3 days against The Actors PA's every 3 weeks. The Actors PA's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 The Actors PA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scriptmate ships an update every 3 days, The Actors PA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scriptmate versus The Actors PA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptmateThe Actors PA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPeter LavskiyDarling Tech Ltd

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

The Actors PA

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Scriptmate free?
Scriptmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Actors PA free?
The Actors PA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scriptmate or The Actors PA have ads?
Neither Scriptmate nor The Actors PA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scriptmate or The Actors PA?
Scriptmate ships an update every 3 days, and The Actors PA every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scriptmate was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Actors PA on October 25, 2026.

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