Comparison

LineRunner vs Script Rehearsal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LineRunner

Practice your lines with AI scene partners that read other characters in distinct voices. Upload your own scripts or use the free library to rehearse at your own pace. Perfect for actors and students learning scripts.

Highlights
  • AI scene partners with distinct voices
  • Upload custom scripts (PDF)
  • Free public domain script library
  • Adjustable pacing for rehearsals
  • Progress saving
  • Line refresh option
Features
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Never be off book again. LineRunner turns any script into a live rehearsal with AI scene partners — every other character is read aloud in a distinct voice while you run your lines. REHEARSE ANY SCRIPT • Browse the free Script Library of classic public-domain plays and add them to your Repertoire • Or upload your own script as a PDF — LineRunner parses it into characters, scenes, and lines automatically • You see the parsed result (title, cast size, line count) before you pay anything AI SCENE PARTNERS • 13 distinct, natural voices play every character except yours • Voices are auto-matched to each role using cues from the script itself • Tap to hear your own line whenever you need a refresher PRACTICE LIKE AN ACTOR • Step through scenes at your own pace — the app waits for you • Reveal your next line word by word, or all at once • Start rehearsal from any line in the script • Your place and progress are saved automatically SIMPLE PRICING • The Script Library is free • Uploading your own script is a one-time purchase per script, priced by its length and shown before you pay - charged only after the parse succeeds • No subscription. No account. No ads. Made for actors, drama students, directors, and anyone who has to learn lines. Questions or feedback: support@linerunner.app

About

Script Rehearsal

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ColdRead is a line rehearsal app for actors. Import a screenplay PDF or record your lines, choose the character you play, and rehearse the scene with a Reader that never gets tired. HOW IT WORKS The Reader performs the other characters in a recorded or system voice. ColdRead listens while you speak and recognizes when your line is done. The next line plays automatically — no tapping, no scrolling. MEMORIZE LINES FASTER Hide My Lines: recall each line from memory, reveal only when stuck. Correct Me: a wrong line is flagged and repeated until it's right. Listen mode: play the whole scene hands-free, even with the screen locked. BUILT FOR ACTORS Import scripts from PDF — dialogue and character names are extracted automatically. Record lines one by one with live transcription. A different voice for each character; use your own recordings or system voices. Share scripts with recordings to a scene partner. Everything stays on your iPhone. No account, no upload. Perfect for auditions, self-tapes, theatre rehearsals, cold reads, monologues and drama school. FREE VS. COLDREAD PRO Free: the demo scene plus one script of your own (up to 8 lines) with hands-free rehearsal. ColdRead Pro unlocks unlimited scripts and lines, PDF import, Listen mode, Correct Me, character voices and script sharing. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS ColdRead Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription: ColdRead Pro Yearly — $39.99 per year ColdRead Pro Monthly — $4.99 per month Prices are in US dollars and may vary in other countries. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. No free trial is offered. Privacy Policy: https://n1inovasyon.com/privacy/coldread Terms of Use (EULA): https://n1inovasyon.com/terms/coldread

Screenshots

LineRunner4 screens
Script Rehearsal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LineRunner at 15.0 against Script Rehearsal's 17.0. 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. LineRunner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Script Rehearsal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
LineRunner versus Script Rehearsal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLineRunnerScript Rehearsal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOptimize Overseas LLCzahid esat agca

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LineRunner

One-time1
  • Script Upload$2.99
2 purchases

Script Rehearsal

Subscriptions2
  • ColdRead Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ColdRead Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is LineRunner free?
LineRunner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Script Rehearsal free?
Script Rehearsal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LineRunner or Script Rehearsal have ads?
Neither LineRunner nor Script Rehearsal shows ads.

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