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Script Buddy: Actor Rehearsal

by Klaus Matzka

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 6 Aug 2026

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What it is
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At a glance
  • Free to download

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Key functions

Function Availability Access Scope Evidence
Free app Yes Free Store published

Screens

App Store

18 store screenshots

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Pricing & paywalls

App Store

  • Free

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.9 25 ratings · App Store

  1. 5/5🎭 Script Buddy: Your New Scene Partner (That Never Forgets Lines!) 🎭

    If memorizing lines makes you feel like your brain is a half-loaded teleprompter… Script Buddy is the hero app you didn’t know you needed! 🤯➡️🧠💡 Let’s get straight to it: this app is so well designed, it practically deserves a standing ovation. 👏 Sleek interface, intuitive layout, and zero time wasted fumbling through menus. It’s like the iPhone of line rehearsal—but without the monthly payment plan. 🙃 Ease of use? Off the charts. I opened the app, uploaded my script, and boom—rehearsal magic. You can record, highlight, listen back, and run scenes solo like a one-person Broadway show. It’s like having your own rehearsal assistant who never calls in sick or eats the last donut. 🍩🎤 And speaking of scene partners, let’s talk about the developer—because WOW. I had a small question (okay, maybe I pushed a wrong button in a pre-coffee haze ☕️), and the response was fast, friendly, and actually helpful. It’s rare these days to feel like there’s a real human on the other end—but with Script Buddy, the dev is basically your tech-savvy rehearsal BFF. 💌 But the real star of this app? It actually makes memorizing lines fun. Yes, FUN. (I know, I was shocked too.) It turns what used to be a stressful, highlight-pen-covered nightmare into a game you actually want to play. It’s part voice recorder, part AI coach, part confidence booster. 💪🎙️ Bottom line: whether you’re a professional actor, a student in a school play, or just someone trying not to blank out during community theater, Script Buddy will be your new best friend. It’s the kind of app that makes you wonder, “Where has this been all my rehearsal life?” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 10/10 would recommend. If I could give it a Tony Award, I would. 🏆🎬

    colorwheel · 6 Aug 2026

  2. 5/5LOVE IT if Apple will Fix the PDF Script Bug

    I completely love this app. I was using it so consistently to prep for all of my auditions and productions. Unfortunately it’s stopped working due to some bug that Apple needs to fix. I hope they can fix it soon since I’ve been waiting for months now for it to work again. Haven’t been able to find another app like this. It’s perfect for the actor that needs a reader.

    emp0605 · 6 Aug 2026

  3. 5/5With some developer help 5 stars

    I had some initial problems with the app not registering/recognizing aspects of my script but it turns out it was an issue with the .PDF file. Developer contacted me and helped fix it, and just like that the app worked as intended.

    DeanoSauruz · 6 Aug 2026

  4. 5/5This app is PERFECT!

    How does this app not have more ratings? I have been paying a lot for another app to help me rehearse and memorize my lines, and this app is much better! I HIGHLY recommend!!!

    Mads123 · 6 Aug 2026

  5. 5/5Faith in humanity restored

    💐✌🏼💯

    estebanortiz55 · 6 Aug 2026

Privacy & accessibility

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Privacy

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Accessibility

  • Dark Interface — SUPPORTED Store published
  • Larger Text — SUPPORTED Store published
  • Sufficient Contrast — SUPPORTED Store published
  • Voice Control — SUPPORTED Store published
  • VoiceOver — SUPPORTED Store published

Versions

App Store

  • 1.5.0

    BIG NEW FEATURE: Script Buddy now acts like a real person! Pauses reading until you have finished speaking your line. New - Rate and review Script Buddy anytime under Script Buddy Settings. Updated - Refreshed Script Library design. Get in touch if you need help or miss a feature at [email protected]. PS. If you like Script Buddy, please rate the app, or even leave a review — it helps a lot! Thank you for your support!

  • 1.5.1

    New - Vote on new features or request your own. Updated - Improved importing of PDF Scripts without a title page. Get in touch if you need help or miss a feature at [email protected]. PS. If you like Script Buddy, please rate the app, or even leave a review — it helps a lot! Thank you for your support!

  • 1.5.2

    Improved - Compatibility with the new iOS 18. Please, get in touch if you need help or miss a feature at [email protected]. PS. If you like Script Buddy, please rate the app, or even leave a review — it helps a lot! Thank you for your support!

  • 1.5.3

    New - Script Library sorting by name, last used, date added. Updated - Some improvements and fixes. Please, get in touch if you need help or miss a feature at [email protected]. PS. If you like Script Buddy, please rate the app, or even leave a review — it helps other actors discovering Script Buddy! Thank you for your support!

  • 1.5.4

    Fixed - Enhanced voice 'Alex' (a US-English-only voice) now showing up correctly as soon as it is downloaded. Please, get in touch if you need help or miss a feature at [email protected]. PS. If you like Script Buddy, please rate the app, or even leave a review — it helps other actors discovering Script Buddy! Thank you for your support!

  • 1.5.7

    New - Improvements and fixes for PDF imports and other features. Please, get in touch if you need help or miss a feature at [email protected]. PS. If you like Script Buddy, please rate the app, or even leave a review — it helps other actors discovering Script Buddy! Thank you for your support!

  • 1.5.8

    Updated - Additional improvements for PDF imports to make it work with a broader range of PDF scripts.

  • 1.5.9

    Improved - Script scrolling is now a lot smoother. New - Script Titles are now editable in the Script Library.

  • 1.6.0

    New – Script Scanner! Scan and import scripts instantly with your iPhone or iPad camera (iOS 18+).

  • 1.6.2

    New - German is here! Script Buddy is now fully available in German.

  • 1.7.1

    New - Script Text Editor with live Fountain Syntax highlighting. Type or paste in your lines and start rehearsing immediately! New - Edit your Scripts. All imported Scripts can now be edited, updated or extended in the Script Text Editor.

  • 1.7.2

    Improved - The new Script Text Editor is now faster and more reliable on iOS 26+

  • 1.7.3

    Scanned PDF support — Script Buddy can now automatically extract script text from scanned PDFs.

  • 1.7.5

    Improved - Rehearsals now run more smoothly and require less processing power. Improved - Script Editor stability improved to prevent unexpected jumps while editing long scripts.

  • 1.7.6

    Various fixes and Improvements.

  • 1.7.7

    Bugfixes and Improvements.

  • 1.7.8

    Italian joins the stage! Script Buddy is now fully localized in Italian. New - Repeat My Line. Hear your line again after you speak it.

  • 1.7.9

    New - Improvements and Bugfixes. New - Added Sample Scripts for Spanish, Italian, French and German.

  • 1.8.0

    Spanish takes the stage! Script Buddy is now fully available in Spanish. Personal Voice Hear your scripts in your own voice with Apple Personal Voice.

  • 1.8.1

    Set a default font for newly imported scripts. Bug fixes and improvements.

  • 1.9.0

    New on-device speech recognition (iOS 26+) for faster, smoother rehearsal flow. Bug fixes and improvements.

  • 1.9.1

    The Script Buddy interface is now localized in French and Portuguese. "Edit Copy" now carries over rehearsal settings from the original script.

  • 1.9.2

    Added a Cast menu for quick role selection. Keeps your iPhone or iPad awake while rehearsal is active. Bug fixes and improvements.

  • 1.9.3

    Export and share your scripts in Fountain format. Improved rehearsal timing and live highlighting of character cues in the Script Text Editor.

  • 1.9.4 · 28 Jul 2026

    - The Script Text Editor is now much faster, even with very long scripts. - For PDFs that aren't recognized automatically, you can now edit the extracted text and import the script manually. - Bug fixes and improvements.

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