Comparison

Script Evolution vs ScriptBuilder

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

Head to head
About

Script Evolution

This advanced application streamlines film production by managing all shooting data in one intuitive interface. It allows for easy script import, detailed take recording, and quick generation of essential reports like facing pages and progress updates. Designed for efficient on-set data management and post-production reporting.

Highlights
  • Intuitive data management for shooting
  • Import scripts from PDF or FDX
  • Record and annotate takes
  • Generate PDF reports (facing page, progress)
  • Supports single/multiple units and international reporting
  • Offline shooting capabilities
Features
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Script Evolution 10 years anniversary The most advanced script supervisor iPad application on the market. Manages all the data of a shooting in a single, super intuitive and powerful application. Fill all the information during the day and produce all reports later with the tap of a button : facing page, progress reports, wildtrack, etc. Script evolution handles all your shooting configuration: single units, multiple units, serie project, international reporting, french method, no-internet shooting sets. We've got it all covered ! Main workflow : - Import scripts from pdf or fdx format for easy project configuration, or enter it manually while analyzing the script with fast-edit features. - Record all takes, take notes and mark the good ones. - Produce all pdf reports at the end of the day and send them to the different stakeholders. It's a simple as it gets, and with the feedback we've accumulating for the past 10 years from our community of users, we can safely proclaim that no other application comes even close in terms of convenience and power.

About

ScriptBuilder

Capture and develop screenplay ideas on the go. This app guides you through clarifying your movie concept, structuring your story arc with act builders, and fleshing out characters and scenes with targeted questions. Prepare to write compelling stories with a solid foundation.

Highlights
  • Idea clarification questions
  • Story arc structure (Act 1, 2, 3)
  • Character development prompts
  • Scene building guidance
  • On-the-go idea capture
Features
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Welcome to ScriptBuilder! ScriptBuilder was made to capture and build screenplay ideas on the go. Before you face the dreaded blank page, build up your screenplay idea with ScriptBuilder! Features: • The Idea section helps you clarify your movie idea by answering specific questions, getting to the heart of your story • Structure your story arc with Act 1, Act 2, and Act 3 builders. All three act sections contain Act Beat questions to facilitate new ideas and notes which will prepare you when you're ready to build scenes • The "Character Builder" feature prompts you to answer questions about your characters to help you get to know your characters better and to discover their arcs. Getting to know your characters will make writing your scenes with these characters smoother. (Access through in-app purchase) • The "Scene Builder" feature provides useful questions that when answered help bring clarity to what the scene does to move your story and characters forward. (Access through in-app purchase) Unlimited Access: All Access (1 Month) $5.99 All Access (1 Year) $49.99 -------------------------------- I originally built this app because I found myself coming up with ideas for screenplays but didn't have a dedicated place to capture them. I also wanted a tool that would help me flesh out the story, characters, and scenes before I sat down in front of my computer to write. I want to continue to iterate on ScriptBuilder with new features to make it even better. If you have any feature requests, questions or comments, please go to the support url and send me an email :) I hope ScriptBuilder helps you along your path in creating compelling stories in both feature films and television. If it does help, please share ScriptBuilder with your family and friends. Thank you! -------------------------------- Privacy Policy: https://www.scriptbuilderapp.com/_files/ugd/b622d0_f5722cd213394590bbd181559a0af540.pdf Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScriptBuilder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Script Evolution at 80% against ScriptBuilder's 36%. Script Evolution also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). ScriptBuilder's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Script Evolution sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ScriptBuilder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScriptBuilder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Script Evolution's written reviews are positive against 36% of ScriptBuilder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Script Evolution ships an update monthly, ScriptBuilder every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Script Evolution versus ScriptBuilder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScript EvolutionScriptBuilder
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimpleApppatrick ridd

Customer experience

Script Evolution

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

ScriptBuilder

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral23.2%
Negative41.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Script Evolution

One-time3
  • 1 day of shooting$7.99
  • 5 days of shooting$32.99
  • 10 days of shooting$54.99
6 purchases

ScriptBuilder

Subscriptions2
  • All Access (1 Month)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • All Access (1 year)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • Character Builder$0.99
  • Scene Builder$0.99
  • No Ads$1.99
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  • All Access (Lifetime)$69.99

Questions

Is Script Evolution free?
Script Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScriptBuilder free?
ScriptBuilder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Script Evolution or ScriptBuilder?
ScriptBuilder is rated higher. Script Evolution averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ScriptBuilder averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Script Evolution or ScriptBuilder have ads?
Neither Script Evolution nor ScriptBuilder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Script Evolution or ScriptBuilder?
Script Evolution ships an update monthly, and ScriptBuilder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Script Evolution was updated on October 7, 2026 and ScriptBuilder on October 7, 2026.

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