Comparison

Script Evolution vs Script Breakdowns

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

Script Breakdowns

This app helps filmmakers and screenwriters organize their scripts by creating scenes, tagging specific elements like characters and props, and adding notes. It supports real-time collaboration and integrates with other production tools, allowing for easy export of data.

Highlights
  • Scene creation and management
  • Element tagging (cast, props, wardrobe, etc.)
  • Customizable categories
  • File and photo attachments
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Script import (PDF, Fountain)
  • PDF and CSV export
Features
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Breakdowns — create scenes, tag elements, and break down every detail of your script. Scene Management — build your scene list manually or import from a PDF or Fountain script. Categories — tag cast, background actors, wardrobe, props, set dressing, vehicles, weapons, animals, and greenery. Custom Categories — create your own categories with custom names, icons, and colors. Attachments — upload photos and files to any item with captions and thumbnails. Comments — add notes to scenes and collaborate with your team. Collaboration — invite and work together in real time. Search — search across scenes, characters, props, locations, and more. Integration — connects with Shot Lists to keep your production in sync. Exporting — export in both PDF and CSV.

Screenshots

Script Breakdowns3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Script Breakdowns at 5.0 against Script Evolution's 1.0. Script Breakdowns also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Script Evolution's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18). On price, ratings volume, 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 Script Breakdowns sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Script Breakdowns holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Script Evolution's written reviews are positive against 100% of Script Breakdowns's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Script Evolution ships an update monthly, Script Breakdowns weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Script Evolution versus Script Breakdowns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScript EvolutionScript Breakdowns
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimpleAppDavin Nguyen

Customer experience

Script Evolution

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

Script Breakdowns

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
4 purchases

Script Breakdowns

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$24.991 Month
One-time2
  • Plus Month Pass$7.99
  • Pro Month Pass$24.99

Questions

Is Script Evolution free?
Script Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Script Breakdowns free?
Script Breakdowns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Script Evolution or Script Breakdowns?
Script Breakdowns is rated higher. Script Evolution averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Script Breakdowns averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Script Evolution or Script Breakdowns have ads?
Neither Script Evolution nor Script Breakdowns shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Script Evolution or Script Breakdowns?
Script Evolution ships an update monthly, and Script Breakdowns weekly. Most recently, Script Evolution was updated on October 7, 2026 and Script Breakdowns on October 15, 2026.

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