Cinewright™Comparison
Script supervisor apps compared
Updated 28 October 2026
Short answer
Cinewright does script supervising in two places: in Cinewright for iPhone and iPad, and in Cinewright Continuity for Mac, bought once, with one licence opening both. ScriptE runs on iPad and Mac by subscription; Scripty, LockitScript and Script Evolution are iPad or iPhone apps, each sold differently. Cinewright is finished and launches through Kickstarter in late 2026 or early 2027; nothing is on sale yet.
Updated 28 October 2026
What Cinewright adds
Built into Cinewright today, and shown in the feature table on this page as Not stated or No for the other products here, or working differently.
- Script supervising on iPhone, iPad and Mac: one Cinewright Continuity licence ($149 once) opens the Mac app and script supervising in the iPhone and iPad app. On iPhone and iPad alone, Pro is $59.99 once.
- In the same app as the director’s viewfinder, location scouting, the slate and other set tools.
- Editorial exports built in: Avid ALE, EDL, DaVinci Resolve CSV, Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro XML, and ASC CDL and ACES AMF (Resolve, the XML files, CDL and AMF need Pro).
- Timecode from Tentacle Sync and Ambient Lockit over Bluetooth, or LTC by cable (Pro, on iPhone and iPad).
- An Apple Watch slate remote: Marker, Cut and the take number.
- An end-of-day check of the log against the camera’s clips, and a standby iPhone or iPad that keeps a live copy (both need Pro).
- Live progress from set to the production office in Cinewright Budgeting and Scheduling (Pro).
- The app in 16 languages, and reports in any of them, whatever language the app is in.
Side by side
Facts about the other products come from their makers’ own websites and their App Store listings, read on 28 October 2026. “Not stated” means we did not find it there; it does not mean the feature is missing. Prices are in US dollars.
| Cinewright | ScriptE | Scripty | LockitScript | Script Evolution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devices | iPhone and iPad (Cinewright, iOS 18 or later); Mac (Cinewright Continuity) | iPad (iPadOS 15 or later) and Mac | iPhone and iPad (iOS 18 or later); also listed for Apple silicon Macs and Apple Vision Pro | iPad (iPadOS 15.6 or later); also listed for Apple silicon Macs and Apple Vision Pro | iPad (iPadOS 17 or later); also listed for Apple silicon Macs and Apple Vision Pro |
| How it is sold | iPhone and iPad: Pro $59.99 once. Mac: Cinewright Continuity $149 once, and its licence also opens the iPhone and iPad app (prices) | Subscription. iPad: $99.99 a quarter or $299.99 a year (with backup: $105.99 or $329.99); student plans from $49.99 a quarter | Free for one full production; Unlimited $24.99 once | $44.99; the LockitNetwork Production Service is extra | Free download; shooting days in packs: 1 day $7.99, 5 days $32.99, 10 days $54.99 |
| Free use | The first 3 pages of any script, or one whole production free for 60 days (iPhone and iPad) | Not stated | One full production | Paid app | Bought by shooting day |
| Account | None | Mac: a ScriptE User Account at setup | None | Not stated | Not stated |
| Without internet | Works offline | Not stated | Works offline, with no cloud | Not stated | Supports sets with no internet |
| Scripts in | Final Draft, Fountain or PDF, or a paper script scanned; revisions keep your work | Final Draft, Screenwriter or PDF, with every revision | Final Draft, Fountain or PDF, or printed pages scanned; revision-safe re-import | Not stated | PDF or Final Draft |
| Lining | Apple Pencil or a finger; mouse or trackpad on the Mac; facing pages, camera lines, on- and off-camera marks | West Coast or East Coast lining; Apple Pencil drawing with handwriting recognition | Apple Pencil lining on iPad | Lined script and facing pages made from the log | A lining module |
| Takes | Logged from the slate, with timing | Timed from roll to cut; the day’s opening take and the takes after meals logged | TAKE +1 in one tap | American, European or continuous slating; several cameras | Take logging, with scene and shot durations |
| Continuity stills | From the live picture on iPhone and iPad; from Photos or a file on the Mac | Screen grabs locked to the take, through capture hardware | Photos and voice notes | Not stated | Not stated |
| Reports | Daily progress, editor’s log, facing pages, end-of-day check against the camera’s clips | Facing pages, lined script, editor report, timecode log, daily progress report; after wrap, timing, wild track and camera roll reports | Script Supervisor Log and Continuity Photo Book (PDF) | Wrap reports, editor’s logs, clip logs, lined script, facing pages | Facing page, wild track, lined script, log and production reports |
| Editorial exports | Avid ALE, EDL, DaVinci Resolve CSV, Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro XML, ACES AMF and ASC CDL | Editor’s Log CSV and Silverstack CSV | Take Log CSV and an Editorial Pack (ZIP) | To Avid, Premiere, Resolve, Final Cut and Silverstack through the paid Production Service | CSV of camera clip comments |
| Silverstack | Takes in from a Silverstack CSV through Import takes from another app | Silverstack CSV export; Silverstack imports ScriptE data | Not stated | Through the Production Service | Not stated |
| Timecode | Timecode sync, including Tentacle Sync and Ambient Lockit over Bluetooth (Pro) | Timecode captured and attached to notes | Not stated | With a Lockit+ box: timecode and camera metadata from ARRI, RED or Sony BURANO | Not stated |
| Working with others | Today’s Show for the crew’s devices; files through the shared production folder; a standby device can take over | Shares with other units or an assistant, encrypted and password protected; units merge at day’s end | Not stated | Several users and units through the Production Service | Not stated |
| Apple Watch | Slate remote | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Languages | iPhone and iPad: 16. Mac: its guide is in English for now | English and French | English | English and German; reports in 6 languages | English, French and Spanish |
| Accessibility | VoiceOver (beta, being tested) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| App Store privacy label | Privacy policy: no accounts, no analytics, nothing collected | Data Not Collected | Data Not Collected | Device ID linked to you; usage and diagnostics not linked | Data Not Collected |
| Latest version we saw | Not released yet | iPad 3.36 (19 July 2026) | 3.2 (18 October 2026) | 2.31.4 (23 October 2026) | 2.5.14 (21 October 2026) |
Other apps script supervisors use
These cover part of the job. Facts from their App Store listings, read on 28 October 2026.
| App | What it does | How it is sold | Devices |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZoeLog | Camera and script logs with cloud sync and real-time sharing for invited users; PDF and CSV; Frame.io Camera to Cloud | $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year | iPhone and iPad; Apple silicon Mac |
| Scriptation | Script annotation, with lining tools for script supervisors that carry over to new drafts | In-app purchases | iPhone, iPad and Mac |
| ScriptySync | Digital slate take logging and daily reports, shared over AirDrop; works offline with no account | Free | iPhone and iPad |
| Relax Script Supervisor | Boards and sheets with iCloud sync, a timecode record and a clapperboard mode | Free; Pro $1.00 | iPhone, iPad and Mac |
Feature by feature
Every feature, row by row. Facts about the other products come from their makers’ own websites, help pages and App Store listings, read on 28 October 2026. Facts about Cinewright are features built into the apps today.
How to read the marks
- Yes
- No
- Not stated: we did not find it on the maker’s pages; it does not mean the feature is missing.
- Cinewright advantage: Cinewright has it and the other products here show No or Not stated, or Cinewright clearly differs, for example bought once or no account. It marks a difference, not a judgement about the other product.
Getting it and running it
| Cinewright | ScriptE | Scripty | LockitScript | Script Evolution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devices | iPhone and iPad (iOS 18 or later); Mac: Cinewright Continuity (macOS 15 or later) | iPad (iPadOS 15 or later) and Mac | iPhone and iPad (iOS 18 or later); also listed on the App Store for Apple silicon Macs and Apple Vision Pro | iPad (iPadOS 15.6 or later); also listed on the App Store for Apple silicon Macs and Apple Vision Pro | iPad (iPadOS 17 or later); also listed on the App Store for Apple silicon Macs and Apple Vision Pro |
| How it is sold | iPhone/iPad: Pro $59.99 once (or Production Pass). Mac: Continuity $149 once | Subscription; iPad $99.99 a quarter or $299.99 a year; student plans | Free for one production; Unlimited $24.99 once, no subscription | $44.99; Production Service extra, from €45 a shooting day | Free download; shooting days in packs: 1 for $7.99, 5 for $32.99, 10 for $54.99 |
| Free use | YesFirst 3 pages of any script, or one production free for 60 days (iPhone/iPad) | Not stated | YesOne full production | NoPaid app | Free download; each shooting day uses a paid credit; editors may browse free |
| Account sign-in needed | NoNo account; licence checked on the device, offline | YesMac: a ScriptE User Account at setup | NoNo account needed | YesLockitNetwork login | Not stated |
| Works without internet | YesWorks offline; links between devices use the local network | Not stated | YesWorks offline, with no cloud | YesOffline mode named in the version notes | YesSupports sets with no internet |
| App Store privacy label | Not on the App Store yet; the privacy policy says nothing is collected | Data Not Collected | Data Not Collected | Device ID linked to you; usage and diagnostics not linked | Data Not Collected |
| Backup on the maker’s server or cloud | NoNo server; a standby device can keep a live copy | YesBackup plans with the subscription | Not stated | YesCloud backup included | Not stated |
Script and lining
| Cinewright | ScriptE | Scripty | LockitScript | Script Evolution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Draft script import | YesFinal Draft breakdown tags come in as continuity items | YesAlso Screenwriter files | Yes | YesScripts and schedules imported, including from Final Draft | Yes |
| Fountain script import | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Not stated | Not stated |
| PDF script import | Yes | Yes | YesPDF pages can be lined | Not stated | Yes |
| Scanned paper script | YesScanned with the camera on iPhone/iPad; the Mac cannot scan paper | Not stated | YesPrinted pages scanned | Not stated | Not stated |
| New drafts keep your notes and lines | YesSetups, takes, notes and ink kept and moved with their scenes | YesEach revision imported without losing earlier work | YesRevised drafts re-imported; logged takes kept | Not stated | YesRe-import checks changes; lines move with their scenes |
| Apple Pencil lining | YesiPad; finger on iPhone; mouse or trackpad on the Mac | YesDraw on the script and trigger lining with Apple Pencil | YesApple Pencil or a finger | Not stated | Not stated |
| Lined script | YesLined script with facing pages, a line per camera | Yes | Yes | YesLined script, exported as PDF | YesLining module with straight or wavy segments |
| Lining styles | YesWest Coast or East Coast line arrangement | YesWest Coast or East Coast lining | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| On- and off-camera marks | YesOff-camera and dirty marks on lines | YesOff-camera line type, offered for the rest of the scene | Not stated | YesOn and off passages in the lined script | Not stated |
| Facing pages | Yes | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Yes |
| Script timing | YesPre-timing by typing or reading aloud with a stopwatch; projected running time | YesTiming report | Not stated | YesRunning times calculated automatically | YesEstimated on-screen scene duration |
| Series and episodes | YesSeries report with every episode on one page (Pro) | YesAll episodes in one file | Not stated | Not stated | YesSeries projects |
Takes and the shoot
| Cinewright | ScriptE | Scripty | LockitScript | Script Evolution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take logging | YesLogged by hand, from the slate, or from the camera over the monitor link | Yes | YesNew take in one tap | YesClip-based shot log | Yes |
| Take timing | YesEach take timed from roll to cut | YesTakes timed from roll to cut | Not stated | YesStopwatch | YesStart and stop timing on each take |
| Several cameras | YesFollows every camera; one ALE row per camera per take | YesCamera bodies added, each with its own line colour | Not stated | Yes | YesLines and timing split across cameras |
| Slating styles | YesScene + letter, scene/shot, or continuous slate number | YesAmerican and European slating | Not stated | YesUS, EU or UK slating; continuous | Not stated |
| Circled and printed takes | YesCircle, hold, NG; circles show on every monitor and slate | Yes | YesMarks: circled, good, no, tech | Not stated | YesValid takes shown circled in reports |
| Wild tracks | YesWild tracks and room tone, with a wild track report | YesWild track reports | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Notes on takes | YesOne-tap note chips, dictated notes, a note for the editor | Yes | YesNotes and quick-note chips on scenes, setups and takes | Yes | Yes |
| Timecode | YesFrom the running clock, your own start, or typed | YesSet once from a photo of the timecode; attached to notes | Not stated | YesLive timecode through a Lockit+ box | Not stated |
| Timecode boxes | YesTentacle Sync and Ambient Lockit over Bluetooth, or LTC by cable (Pro; iPhone/iPad) | Not stated | Not stated | YesLockit+ boxes | Not stated |
| Slate | ✓YesSlate & Sync Mark logs each take; free (iPhone/iPad) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Apple Watch | ✓YesSlate remote: Marker, Cut and take number (with iPhone) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Schedule or call sheet import | YesRead from PDF, a scan or a photo, checked by you | Not stated | Not stated | YesFrom Movie Magic, Yamdu and other planning tools | Not stated |
Continuity
| Cinewright | ScriptE | Scripty | LockitScript | Script Evolution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuity stills | YesOn every take; compare takes side by side, wipe or overlay | YesRepresentative stills saved on each take | YesContinuity photos on scenes, setups and takes | YesContinuity photos | Not stated |
| Picture from the camera | YesFrom the live village or HDMI picture; grabs folders matched to takes | YesScreen grabs through Blackmagic, Hollyland or Teradek hardware; QTAKE and VUER | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Continuity photo book | YesContinuity book and character continuity book | Not stated | YesContinuity Photo Book PDF | Not stated | Not stated |
| Voice notes | YesA voice note on each take | Not stated | Yes | Not stated | Not stated |
| Story days and continuity notes | YesStory day, date and time per scene; last-time-on-scene card | YesStory days, dates and times per scene | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Reports
| Cinewright | ScriptE | Scripty | LockitScript | Script Evolution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily progress report | Yes | Yes | Not stated | YesProduction report | YesProduction reports for film and series |
| Editor’s log | YesDaily and whole-shoot, plus a detailed editor’s log | Yes | Not statedTake Log CSV and an Editorial Pack (ZIP) instead | Yes | YesEditing report |
| Wrap or end-of-day report | YesWrap check and editorial pack (ZIP) with a READ ME | YesWrap reports sent by email | YesReport for editorial at wrap | YesMade automatically | Not stated |
| Check against the camera’s clips | ✓YesEnd-of-day check against matched camera clips (Pro) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| PDF reports | Yes | Yes | YesScript Supervisor Log and photo book | Yes | YesA ZIP of PDFs by email, AirDrop or other apps |
| Reports in other languages | YesReports in any of the 16 languages, whatever the app’s language | Not stated | Not stated | YesReports in 6 languages | Not stated |
| VFX reports | YesVFX columns in the ALE and a VFX sheet (Pro) | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Dailies folder for editorial | ✓YesReplays, stills and logs written after each cut (Pro) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| XML reports for post systems | Not stated | YesFor 5th Kind, Technicolor, SIM Metabanq and Clip Bin | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Editorial exports
| Cinewright | ScriptE | Scripty | LockitScript | Script Evolution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avid ALE | ✓YesWith notes, VFX and lens columns | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| EDL | ✓YesEDL of circled takes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| DaVinci Resolve | YesResolve metadata CSV (Pro) | Not stated | Not stated | YesThrough the paid Production Service | Not stated |
| Final Cut Pro XML | YesFinal Cut Pro XML markers (Pro) | Not stated | Not stated | YesFinal Cut, through the paid Production Service | Not stated |
| Premiere Pro XML | YesPremiere Pro XML markers (Pro) | Not stated | Not stated | YesThrough the paid Production Service | Not stated |
| CSV | YesAll takes as CSV | YesEditor’s Log CSV and Silverstack CSV | YesTake Log CSV | Not stated | YesCSV of camera clip comments |
| Silverstack | YesSilverstack metadata CSV out; ScriptE’s Silverstack CSV in | YesSilverstack CSV export; Silverstack imports ScriptE data | Not stated | YesThrough the Production Service | Not stated |
| ASC CDL and ACES AMF | ✓YesACES AMF and ASC CDL per clip, plus .ccc (Pro) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Working with others
| Cinewright | ScriptE | Scripty | LockitScript | Script Evolution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharing with the crew | YesToday’s Show, production folder, report groups mailed by you | YesEncrypted, password-protected file sharing | Not stated | YesReports sent from the app; Webgate.io metadata exchange | YesReports sent by email or AirDrop |
| Several units or assistants | YesUnit merge, and publish-and-pull sharing between supervisors | YesUnits share one file; merged at day’s end | Not stated | YesSeveral users and units through the Production Service | YesSingle, multiple and second units |
| A standby device | ✓YesA second iPhone or iPad keeps a live sealed copy (naming one is Pro) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Linked to the production office | YesLive progress and progress files to Budgeting and Scheduling (Pro); office days in | Not stated | Not stated | YesOnline portal with live project status (Production Service) | Not stated |
| Sound report CSV in | ✓YesSound rolls and recorder files from the mixer’s CSV (Pro) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Other
| Cinewright | ScriptE | Scripty | LockitScript | Script Evolution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interface languages | 16 on iPhone/iPad and in the Mac app’s screens; Mac guide in English for now | English and French | English | English and German | English, French and Spanish |
| VoiceOver | Beta, being tested | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Mac app | YesCinewright Continuity: script supervising on the Mac, same files as the iPad | YesScriptE for Mac; files move between Mac and iPad | Not statedThe iPad app is listed on the App Store for Apple silicon Macs | Not statedThe iPad app is listed on the App Store for Apple silicon Macs | Not statedThe iPad app is listed on the App Store for Apple silicon Macs |
| Help for people switching apps | ✓YesComing from ScriptE tour; takes in from MovieSlate, ScriptE, QTAKE and others | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Sources for the other products
ScriptE
- apps.apple.com/us/app/scripte-s/id1641567274
- scriptesystems.squarespace.com/scripte-s-for-mac-manual/scripte-for-mac-getting-started
- www.scriptesystems.com/scripte-for-mac-and-ipad
- www.scriptesystems.com/scripte-reports
- www.scriptesystems.com/scripte-s-for-ipad-manual
- www.scriptesystems.com/scripte-s-for-ipad-manual/add-new-camera-body-np7jx
- www.scriptesystems.com/scripte-s-for-ipad-manual/adding-story-days-story-times-chronology
- www.scriptesystems.com/scripte-s-for-ipad-manual/artistic-license
- www.scriptesystems.com/scripte-s-for-ipad-manual/final-wrap-reports
- www.scriptesystems.com/scripte-s-for-ipad-manual/line-the-script
- www.scriptesystems.com/scripte-s-for-ipad-manual/select-representative-photos
- www.scriptesystems.com/scripte-s-for-mac-manual/add-additional-units-select-unit-for-shoot-days
- www.scriptesystems.com/scripte-s-for-mac-manual/share-file-between-mac-ipad
- www.scriptesystems.com/scripte-systems-blog/july-newsletter-2026
- www.scriptesystems.com/scripte-systems-blog/release-notes-330
Scripty
LockitScript
- ambient.de/en/pages/lockitnetwork
- ambient.de/en/pages/lockitscript-app
- apps.apple.com/us/app/lockitscript/id842485792
Script Evolution
When ScriptE may suit you better
- You need software you can buy and use today. Cinewright is finished and launches through Kickstarter in late 2026 or early 2027; nothing is on sale yet.
- Your editors and DITs already work with ScriptE reports, or import ScriptE data straight into Silverstack.
- You capture screen grabs from a camera feed with Blackmagic UltraStudio, Hollyland or Teradek hardware, which ScriptE names.
- You want the same maker’s department continuity apps for hair, make-up and costume.
When Scripty may suit you better
- You want a lower one-time price: $24.99, after one free production.
- You want a small, focused app that is on the App Store today.
When LockitScript may suit you better
- Your production uses Lockit+ boxes for timecode and camera metadata, or the LockitNetwork Production Service.
When Script Evolution may suit you better
- You supervise a few days at a time and prefer to pay by shooting day.
Moving your work
Cinewright brings in takes logged in other apps:
- Silverstack CSV, such as one exported from ScriptE, through Import takes from another app
- Scripts from Final Draft, Fountain and PDF, or a paper script scanned
- A “Coming from ScriptE” tour names each ScriptE word and shows where Cinewright’s control is: watch it
Questions
Do I need both the iPad app and the Mac app?
No. The same script supervising is in both. One Cinewright Continuity licence covers the Mac and the iPhone and iPad app. Compare the two.
Is Cinewright made by or connected to any of these companies?
No. Cinewright is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any of them.
When will Cinewright be available?
Cinewright is finished and launches through Kickstarter in late 2026 or early 2027; nothing is on sale yet. See the prices.
Movie Magic, Gorilla, Showbiz, StudioBinder, Celtx, Yamdu, Saturation, SetHero, ScriptE, Scripty, LockitScript, Script Evolution, ZoeLog, Scriptation, Artemis, Helios, Cadrage, PhotoPills, Sun Seeker, Sun Surveyor, Mark II Artist’s Viewfinder, Magic ViewFinder, FinderKit, Lenset, FrameUp, SetScope, Cine Meter, Koala Call Sheets, ShotLogic, Silverstack, ScriptySync, Relax Script Supervisor, Cadrage Studio and f8 Lens Toolkit are trademarks of their respective owners. Movie Magic Budgeting and Movie Magic Scheduling are products of Entertainment Partners; Gorilla is a product of Jungle Software; Showbiz Budgeting is sold by Cast & Crew LLC; StudioBinder is a product of StudioBinder Inc.; Celtx is a product of Celtx Inc.; Yamdu is a product of Seriotec GmbH; Saturation is a product of Saturation.io, Inc.; SetHero is a product of SetHero, LLC; ScriptE is a product of ScriptE Systems, LLC; Scripty is sold by EGETECH LTD; LockitScript is a product of Lockit Network GmbH; Artemis and Helios are products of Chemical Wedding LLC; Cadrage is a product of Cadrage GmbH; PhotoPills is a product of PhotoPills S.L.; Sun Seeker is sold by Ajnaware Pty Ltd; Mark II Artist’s Viewfinder is sold by DIRE Studio Kft.; Lenset is sold by Eyvin Studios AB; SetScope is sold by TRISIMIO SL; Koala Call Sheets is a product of Jungle Software; ShotLogic is sold by Cast & Crew LLC; Silverstack is a product of Pomfort GmbH; Cadrage Studio and f8 Lens Toolkit are products of Cadrage GmbH. Cinewright is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any of these companies or developers. Comparisons are based on information published on each company’s own website and App Store listings as of 28 October 2026. Other product and company names are trademarks of their respective owners. Cinewright™ is a trademark of Damon Winters.
Other names in the feature tables, such as Final Draft, Fountain, Fade In, Highland, Avid, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Silverstack, Tentacle Sync, Lockit, QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite, ARRI, RED, Sony, Canon, Blackmagic and Z CAM, are trademarks of their respective owners.