Script Evolution vs Script Breakdowns
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Script Evolution ships an update monthly, Script Breakdowns weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Script Evolution | Script Breakdowns |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SimpleApp | Davin Nguyen |
Customer experience
Script Evolution
Script Breakdowns
In-app purchases
Script Evolution
- 1 day of shooting$7.99
- 5 days of shooting$32.99
- 10 days of shooting$54.99
Script Breakdowns
- Plus Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Pro Monthly14 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Plus Month Pass$7.99
- Pro Month Pass$24.99
Questions
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