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Scriptation: PDF for Film & TV

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A Tier
Excellent · #10 of 16
86
4.8★3.6K ratings
Free downloadprice
22dsince update

What is Scriptation?

Scriptation is a productivity app for annotating scripts on film and television productions, from prep through production. It supports highlights, notes, photos, Apple Pencil drawings, and audio, and it transfers markups and tags to new script revisions. The listing also describes read-aloud with character voices and self-tape features for actors.

Pricing. Scriptation: PDF for Film & TV is free to download on the App Store.

Good for

  • Directors and writers organizing script notes across revisions
  • Script supervisors handling lining and continuity notes
  • Actors preparing sides and recording self-tapes

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Why this app is in A tier

Scriptation scores 86 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 78, App Store search rank 70, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Scriptation is the Emmy®-winning script annotation app trusted by directors, script supervisors, actors, development executives, and production teams on film and television sets worldwide, from prep through production. "When I mark up my script, I use Scriptation now." (Kathy Bates) "Scriptation changed my life. Every time you get a new draft, it transfers all your notes." (Sophia Bush) The script changes. Your work stays with it. FOR DIRECTORS & WRITERS Organize your entire prep in one digital production binder. • Annotate scripts with highlights, notes, photos, Apple Pencil drawings, and audio • Transfer markups to new revisions automatically in seconds • Use layers to separate personal, department, and meeting notes • Insert facing pages, shot lists, set plans, and reference images • Create and share daily sides directly from the app • Listen to your script read aloud with customizable character voices • Keep scripts, call sheets, schedules, and production documents in one place No more 3-ring binders. No more rewriting notes when revisions land. FOR PRODUCTION & DEPARTMENTS Break down scripts, tag elements, and generate reports. • Tag props, wardrobe, locations, VFX, SFX

Compare in PDF Annotation

MeasureScriptationElement NotePDF Converter
TierAAB
Score86 / 10086 / 10077 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.6 ★4.4 ★
Ratings3.6K2.6K6.0K
Latest ratings · 180d——4.7 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update22d ago27d ago30d ago
PriceFree downloadFree + IAPFree + IAP

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Questions about Scriptation

Is Scriptation free to use?

It is free to download and lists no in-app purchases.

Do my notes carry over when a script is revised?

The listing says markups transfer automatically to new revisions, and that breakdown tags and script supervisor lining and notes transfer as well.

Does it work with other production apps?

The description says it integrates with Cinapse, SetHero, Shamel Studio, Shot Lister, and Think Crew for planning and breakdown workflows.

Is Scriptation free?

Scriptation is free to download.

What is Scriptation good for?

Scriptation is built for directors and writers organizing script notes across revisions, script supervisors handling lining and continuity notes, actors preparing sides and recording self-tapes. It sits in the PDF annotation list on AppTierList.

Is Scriptation worth it?

Scriptation is A tier, ranked #10 of 16 PDF annotation apps with a score of 86 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 3,553 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 9 apps rank above it.

How does Scriptation compare to Element Note?

Scriptation is A tier at 86; Element Note is A tier at 86. They score the same. Scriptation is free to download, Element Note is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Scriptation updated?

Scriptation was updated 22 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
PDF Annotation (A tier, #10)
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
86 / 100
Rank in list
#10 of 16
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free download
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
3,553
Current version
(22 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Productivity
Good for
Directors and writers organizing script notes across revisions, Script supervisors handling lining and continuity notes, Actors preparing sides and recording self-tapes
Requires
iOS 16.0 or later
Size
245 MB
Age rating
12+
Languages
4
Maker
unclaimed
As data
JSON · why it ranks here

App Store data read · ranking · how it is computed