# Screenplay Writer vs The Scriptwriter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Scriptwriter at none against Screenplay Writer's 3. Screenplay Writer's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screenplay Writer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. The Scriptwriter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Screenplay Writer against 5.0 for The Scriptwriter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screenplay Writer has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screenplay Writer | The Scriptwriter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenplay-writer-zen-writer/id6789902896/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scriptwriter/id6790096605/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ashish Rattan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810398472) | [Yash Mahtani](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790096607) |

## What reviewers say

### Screenplay Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenplay-writer-zen-writer/id6789902896)

This app provides a distraction-free environment for writing screenplays with automatic industry-standard formatting. It offers features like a scene navigator, character lists, and script statistics, with options to import and export in various formats. Pro features unlock unlimited scripts, dark themes, and edit history.

**Highlights:** Automatic screenplay formatting, Distraction-free editor, Scene navigator, Character list generation, Import/export PDF, FDX, Fountain, Offline functionality, Edit history (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### The Scriptwriter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scriptwriter/id6790096605)

This stage play writing application allows users to format, write, and export professional scripts directly on their iPhone. It offers features like automatic line type detection, revision tracking, and scene organization, all while keeping data local and accessible offline.

**Highlights:** Professional script formatting, Offline data storage, Import/export Fountain and Final Draft files, Revision tracking, Scene outlining with cards, 50-step undo/redo

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screenplay Writer free?

Screenplay Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Scriptwriter free?

The Scriptwriter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Screenplay Writer or The Scriptwriter?

Screenplay Writer and The Scriptwriter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Screenplay Writer or The Scriptwriter have ads?

Neither Screenplay Writer nor The Scriptwriter shows ads.

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