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Rafy - Self-Tape Acting Reader

D Tier

Weak · provisional

3.8121 ratings

FreeIn-App Purchases

3mosince update

Productivity
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Utilities
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4+age rating

1language

Made for iPhone

Made for iPad

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What is Rafy?

AI reader for rehearsing scenes and self-taping auditions, with dialogue extracted from PDFs or photos.

Rafy is a free productivity app for actors that reads scripts aloud with an AI-powered reader so you can rehearse scenes and record self-tapes without a scene partner. It can pull dialogue from PDF files or photos, or you can enter a script manually by typing or using speech to text. Takes are saved locally on your phone, and the listing says nothing is saved to the cloud.

Pricing. Rafy is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

Last-minute audition preparation
Running lines late at night
Self-taping without a scene partner

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Why this app is in D tier

55/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights

Rating60

Ratings61

App Store search rank0

Update recency97

D tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

RAFY is the interactive mobile app that helps you rehearse, self-tape, and stay sharp - anytime, anywhere. With an AI-powered reader that sounds natural and responds at your pace, Rafy lets you practice your scenes, record auditions, and explore characters without needing a scene partner. Whether you're prepping for a last-minute audition or running lines late at night, Rafy is built to support your process - on your schedule.

Created by actors, Rafy is an ethical use of AI - designed to elevate your work while keeping you in full creative control.

Features

Rafy can read PDF files or scan a photo and extract only the dialogues while ignoring watermarks, annotations, descriptions, and stage directions.
Allows you to modify and/or add any dialogues.
Includes a growing library of human-sounding voices with a variety of languages, age ranges, gender qualities, and accents.
Different voices and languages can be assigned to different characters in a scene.
Create alternative and custom reads with your own pace and inflection.
Smart Teleprompter that can be enabled or disabled.
Tools in Practice Mode for memorization of your scenes and selftapes.
Unlimited amount of takes saved locally on your phone, nothing saved on a cloud.
Enter your own script in the Manual Entry Mode using speech to text, or simply typing.
Introducing “Playhouse" - a series of original scripts for actors to record reels and perfect their craft.

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Questions about Rafy

Can I use my existing scripts?

Rafy can read PDF files or scan a photo and extract only the dialogue, ignoring watermarks, annotations, descriptions, and stage directions. You can also modify or add dialogue.

Are my recordings stored online?

The listing says unlimited takes are saved locally on your phone and nothing is saved to a cloud.

Is there a paid version or in-app purchases?

The app is free to download.

Is Rafy free?

Rafy is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Is Rafy right for me?

Rafy is built for last-minute audition preparation, running lines late at night, self-taping without a scene partner. It sits in the self-tape auditions list on AppTierList.

Is Rafy worth it?

Rafy is D tier, ranked #9 of 10 self-tape audition apps with a score of 55 out of 100, from a 3.8 App Store rating across 121 ratings. 8 apps rank above it in the same list.

How does Rafy compare to Dr Self Tape?

Rafy is D tier at 55; Dr Self Tape is D tier at 56. Dr Self Tape ranks higher. Rafy is free to download, with in-app purchases, Dr Self Tape is free to download, with in-app purchases.