Comparison

Script Evolution vs Movie Set Calc

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

Movie Set Calc

Features
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It covers time and page eighths calculations, slow-motion frame rate conversions, and film footage-to-runtime conversions across all major film formats. - Time Calculator : Perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, etc.) on time values formatted as h:mm:ss. - Eighths Calculator : Calculate and manipulate page quantities expressed in eighths (e.g., 1/8, 2 3/8). - Slow Motion Converter : Convert a recorded duration at a given FPS into a playback duration at a different FPS, and vice versa. - Film Length Converter : Convert between film length (meters/feet) and runtime based on your chosen film format and frame rate (fps). Industry-standard formulas. Designed to meet on-set needs : - clean, intuitive design, with high contrast interface. - dark mode option to enhance readability in low-light conditions.

Screenshots

Movie Set Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Movie Set Calc at none against Script Evolution's 3. Movie Set Calc also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Movie Set Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Script Evolution ships an update monthly, Movie Set Calc every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Script Evolution versus Movie Set Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScript EvolutionMovie Set Calc
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimpleAppJulie Collet

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
None

Movie Set Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Script Evolution free?
Script Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Movie Set Calc free?
Movie Set Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Script Evolution or Movie Set Calc have ads?
Neither Script Evolution nor Movie Set Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Script Evolution or Movie Set Calc?
Script Evolution ships an update monthly, and Movie Set Calc every 3 weeks. Most recently, Script Evolution was updated on October 7, 2026 and Movie Set Calc on September 24, 2026.

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