Best Apps For Screenplay Writing

4.0😞(1.7K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Write, edit, and read screenplays on your mobile device. Seamlessly sync scripts across platforms and enjoy industry-standard formatting. Ideal for writers on the go.

What We Love

🚀 Decent for on-the-go ideas
👍 Don't be scared of the bad reviews
🚀 Saved my life!

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy and annoying
🐛 Crashes constantly
🐛 Unusable, unprofessional
🐛 Scrolling issues
🐛 Typing and formatting problems
🔒 Can't log in or change password
💰 Paid turns into subscription

Fountain · easy screenwriting by Alex Walker

Write, edit & export scripts

Strong Contender

4.5😐(35 ratings)

Free

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This app provides a native writing and editing experience for screenplays on Apple devices. It utilizes a simple, natural writing language that handles formatting automatically, allowing users to focus on their story. Export scripts in various formats with ease.

What We Love

💰 Free to use
🚀 Fast and responsive
👍 Simple and intuitive UI
📝 Good for early drafts
✨ Accessible screenwriting
🎯 Perfect for beginners
📂 Minimal file size
🔄 Cross-device sync (iCloud)
💡 Clear writing instructions
💯 Highly recommended
✅ Works well on iPad

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes
🐛 Files disappearing after crash
🐛 Saving issues
🐛 Text behind keyboard bug
🐛 Line breaks in the middle of words
🐛 PDF export loses last line
🐛 Non-removable watermark
🤔 Not intuitive for new users
🤔 Mac version needs work
🤔 Formatting issues on phone
🤔 Industry standard font missing
🤔 No autocomplete for characters
🤔 No version history
🤔 No title page (initially)
🤔 No paginated view until export
🤔 No dual dialogue support
🤔 No custom default folder option
🤔 Niche issue with musical sequences/lyrics
🤔 QR code watermark on PDFs

Scriptation: Annotate Scripts by Scriptation LLC

Notes, Breakdowns, Table Reads

Worth Considering

Write stories, scripts, books

4.8😊(3.6K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This Emmy-winning app revolutionizes script annotation for film and TV professionals. It intelligently transfers your notes and markups to new script revisions, saving significant time. Organize all your production documents digitally and enhance your rehearsal process with advanced features.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent for script prep and organization
🚀 Seamless transfer of notes between script versions
👍 Customizable and user-friendly
👍 Helpful for various departments (directors, actors, etc.)
👍 Reduces paper usage
👍 Great customer support

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
🐛 Issues with iCloud/Dropbox sync
💰 Expensive subscription model
🔧 Some features could be more intuitive

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Write & Export Screenplays

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Write screenplays in industry-standard format without subscriptions or ads. This app offers automatic formatting, templates, and multiple export options, ensuring your work is always safe and accessible across your Apple devices.

Automatic industry formattingAuto-save functionalityMultiple script templates

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This intuitive screenwriting software offers real-time collaboration and powerful features for writers on the go. Its user-friendly interface allows for instant writing, with robust tools for outlining, reporting, and revision management. Secure and industry-standard, it ensures your work is always saved and accessible.

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Screenwriting Software

Professional screenplay formattingReal-time collaborationBeat boards and index cards

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