# Script vs Raven

The clearest difference is rating: Raven at 5.0 against Script's 4.0. Raven also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Script's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $12.99) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Script costs $9.99 and Raven $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Raven holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Script ships an update every 8 days, Raven every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Script | Raven |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/script-screenplay-writer/id6761689850/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raven-markdown-notes/id6761693183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#198** |
| Size | 3 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dawn Tepper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890242143) | [Thomas Sivilay](https://appshunter.io/developer/936509766) |

## What reviewers say

### Script

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/script-screenplay-writer/id6761689850)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Write screenplays in industry-standard format without subscriptions or ads. This app offers automatic formatting, templates, and multiple export options, ensuring your work is always safe and accessible across your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Automatic industry formatting, Auto-save functionality, Multiple script templates, Export to FDX, Fountain, PDF, Plain Text, iCloud Drive integration, Full dark mode and accessibility features

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Raven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raven-markdown-notes/id6761693183)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows you to quickly open and write markdown notes as plain .md files. It offers fast launch times, native performance on iPhone and Mac, and seamless syncing between devices. Your notes are stored directly in your file system for easy access and integration with other tools.

**Highlights:** Plain .md file storage, Under a second launch time, Native iPhone and Mac app, Full-text search, Nested folders and pinned notes, Syncs between Mac and iPhone

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Script free?

Script costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Raven free?

Raven costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Script or Raven?

Raven is rated higher. Script averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Raven averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Script or Raven have ads?

Neither Script nor Raven shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Script or Raven?

Script ships an update every 8 days, and Raven every 2 days. Most recently, Script was updated on October 10, 2026 and Raven on October 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Script or Raven?

Script currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Raven at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*