# Scriptmate vs The Actors PA

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scriptmate at every 4 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.

Both are free to download. Scriptmate sells 4 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.

Scriptmate ships an update every 4 days, The Actors PA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriptmate | The Actors PA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptmate-line-learner/id6761671635/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Peter Lavskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271391384) | [Darling Tech Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893832779) |

## What reviewers say

### Scriptmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptmate-line-learner/id6761671635)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $69.99 | per year |


### The Actors PA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-actors-pa/id6770484096)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 4 days, and The Actors PA every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scriptmate was updated on October 14, 2026 and The Actors PA on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*