Comparison

Script Evolution vs Formbook

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

Formbook

This app allows you to create structured notes that function like database forms, saving you time and providing instant chart statistics. It supports collaboration, cross-device synchronization, and AI-powered form building with numerous field types.

Highlights
  • Form-based note creation
  • Instant chart statistics
  • Notebook sharing for collaboration
  • AI-powered automated form builder
  • 30+ form field types
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Export to PDF and CSV
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Formbook: the revolutionary personal database app. Formbook is a new generation database app in which you create form based notes to easily store information. Formbook is the perfect app for structured information note taking. With Formbook, notes behave like database forms: create a notebook and define the fields you need to store your information. Form based notes have amazing benefits: - Gain a huge amount of time while taking notes as you just need to fill in form fields. - Instantly obtain chart stats on the data contained in your notebooks. - Share notebooks for collaboration with other Formbook users. Here are some usage examples. Create notebooks to: - Keep track of your progress in sport training. - Remember your favorite restaurants in places you visit. - Store your recipes. - Follow to do tasks. - Prepare a trip by describing the places to visit. - Keep track of any object inventory (with barcode reader). Formbook comes with a powerful dashboard feature that visually displays charts on your data. Personalize your charts and analyse data in detail. Formbook is cross device: notes are automatically synchronized on your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch via iCloud. Formbook is also available on your Apple Watch: access your notes and notebooks directly from you Apple Watch. Formbook is powered by AI: save time with the new automated form builder. Enter your notebook name and Formbook infers the database fields. Choose among 30 form field types when conceiving your notebook structure: - Short text field - Long text field - Secret text field revealed by FaceID or TouchID - Code text field (programming languages) - Number - Currency - Stepper (number) - Slider (number) - Calculation (using the data from other fields) - Yes/No button - Date and Time fields - Duration - Images and photos - List of elements (with optional checkboxes) - List of tags - Rating (with stars) - Email (with compose button) - Address (with map access) - Phone number (with compose button) - URL (with browse button) - Barcode and QR code (with scan button) - Current location (latitude, longitude, address) Export your notes as PDF file and CSV file to use the data with spreadsheet apps.

Screenshots

Formbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Formbook at 4.5 against Script Evolution's 1.0. Formbook also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). Script Evolution's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 Formbook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Formbook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Formbook has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 80% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Script Evolution ships an update monthly, Formbook every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Script Evolution versus Formbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScript EvolutionFormbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews80.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings226 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimple AppMathieu Morgensztern

Customer experience

Script Evolution

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

Formbook

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral14.4%
Negative5.3%

Bugs and requests

Script Evolution

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Formbook

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Crashes on macOS Ventura and newer
  • Crashes when validating fields in new notes
  • Export functionality issues with CSV and PDF
  • Barcode field scans but cannot search by barcode
  • Star rating field too sensitive to accidental changes
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  • Performance degradation with photos in notes
  • Text field labels not visible in note panel
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Import duplicates data instead of updating
  • Occasional freezing and slowness
  • Watch app syncing problems
  • In-app purchase requires repurchase after updates

Requested features

30 requests
  • Field-specific search functionality
  • Advanced multi-criteria filtering
  • Table/spreadsheet view for data
  • Password/biometric app protection
  • Rich text formatting (bold, italic, colors)
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  • File attachment support (PDFs, documents)
  • Drag-and-drop image insertion
  • Move notes between notebooks
  • Duplicate notebook without content
  • Advanced calculated fields with date math
  • Print functionality for records and lists
  • Customizable PDF export templates
  • Folder organization for notebooks
  • Read-only mode for records
  • Barcode scanning search capability
  • Calendar integration
  • Reminder/alert field with notifications
  • Multiple image support per field
  • Keyboard shortcuts/Shortcuts app integration
  • Collaborative sharing between users
  • Template creation for notebooks
  • Undo/backup functionality
  • Batch operations (edit, delete multiple)
  • Tag autocomplete with global tag list
  • Sub-tags support
  • Column/card view options
  • Adjustable font sizes
  • Home button for quick navigation
  • Bulk import with update option
  • Android version

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
2 purchases

Formbook

One-time2
  • Notebook sharing$3.99
  • Additional fields pack$3.99

Questions

Is Script Evolution free?
Script Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Formbook free?
Formbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Script Evolution or Formbook?
Formbook is rated higher. Script Evolution averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Formbook averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.
Do Script Evolution or Formbook have ads?
Neither Script Evolution nor Formbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Script Evolution or Formbook?
Script Evolution ships an update monthly, and Formbook every 4 days. Most recently, Script Evolution was updated on September 20, 2026 and Formbook on August 17, 2026.

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