Screenplay Assistant

Screenplay Assistant is a screenplay writing app with a browser-based formatter that turns plain prose or dictated scenes into script pages. It arranges material into scene headings, action, character cues, dialogue, parentheticals and transitions. Writers can choose how much assistance they want: Format Only keeps their wording, Creative Polish edits lines, and Script Doctor adds action and imagery without introducing events, characters or conversations. Story Map supports planning, while Story Lab is a craft guide; Muse serves as a first reader and Atticus answers in-app questions. The app also offers character portraits, design sheets, storyboards, graphic novel pages, scene video, Table Read and production reports. It imports plain text, PDF, Word and Final Draft files, and exports to PDF, Final Draft, Word or plain text. It is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. Writing is not capped on any plan, though project and media allowances vary. Spark is free; Writer costs $7 per month or $5 per month billed yearly ($60 a year).

Screenplay Assistant combines script formatting with writing guidance, planning and production tools. Its free plan has project and media limits, while paid plans expand allowances.

It suits screenwriters ranging from first-time writers and students to hobbyists and produced professionals. Writers seeking format conversion, planning tools or visual production features may find its range useful.

Screenplay Assistant is a screenplay workspace that combines page formatting, revision help, story planning and production-oriented tools. It is most compelling for writers who want those stages together, from students and first-time writers to professionals developing visual materials. The free tier is capable for a single project, but serious output or repeated media generation quickly points toward a subscription or credit packs.

Overview

PLAYCODE3 LLC, a small family-run studio founded by Christopher and Lily Stevenson on Long Island, New York, positions the app for writers at every level. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, the web and Windows, so it is a practical choice for a mixed-device workflow. Sign-in works through Google, Apple, Microsoft or a one-time emailed code.

Key features

The browser app converts plain prose or dictated scenes into properly structured screenplay pages, including scene headings, action, character cues, dialogue, parentheticals and transitions. Format Only keeps the writer's wording intact; Creative Polish performs line edits; Script Doctor adds action and imagery without creating new events, characters or conversations. That graduated control suits writers who want assistance without handing over story decisions, though it is not aimed at generating wholly new plot material.

Story Map handles planning, Story Lab provides craft guidance, Muse functions as a first reader, and Atticus answers questions inside the app. Beyond writing, users can create character portraits, design sheets, storyboards, graphic-novel pages and scene video, run Table Reads and produce production reports. This breadth is valuable when a script must become a presentation or production package, but image, storyboard, answer, Table Read and video quotas make the higher-cost tiers materially different.

Import covers plain text, PDF, Word and Final Draft files, with Final Draft .fdx support in both directions. Export options include PDF, Final Draft, Word, plain text, storyboard and video. Writing itself is uncapped on every plan, including Spark; only project and media allowances are rationed. The maker says Anthropic, OpenAI and third-party image and video models are used, with providers not training on submitted API content under their published API policies. Writers retain full copyright, and PLAYCODE3 LLC claims none.

Pricing

Spark is free forever and includes one project, AI formatting on every scene, 15 character images per month, three storyboards per month, 100 Atticus answers per month and one Table Read. It is a sensible way to learn the workflow or finish a single script, but the one-project cap and small media allowances constrain ongoing development.

Writer costs $7.00 per month, or $5.00 per month billed yearly ($60.00 a year). It raises capacity to three projects, 30 character images and 15 storyboards per month, 1,000 Atticus answers, 10 Table Reads and one scene video per month. This is the best fit for an individual writer who needs recurring assistance but not a large slate.

Credit packs supplement any plan. Table Read credits cost $8.00 once for 10, $18.00 for 25 or $39.00 for 60; they never expire. Scene video credits cost $19.00 for three, $62.00 for 10 or $155.00 for 25; one credit renders one scene and credits never expire. These purchases are useful for occasional bursts without moving up a tier.

Storyteller is $35.00 per month, or $29.00 per month billed yearly ($348.00 a year). It allows 25 projects, unlimited storyboards, character images, Atticus and Muse, 40 Table Reads per month and eight scene videos. It suits writers managing several projects or relying heavily on visual and reader tools. Studio costs $99.00 per month, or $79.00 per month billed yearly ($948.00 a year), with unlimited projects, 150 Table Reads, 25 scene videos and named priority support. That price is difficult to justify for a solo writer who only needs formatting, but it fits a production-scale workflow needing headroom and direct support.

Platforms

Screenplay Assistant supports Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. Its screenplay format is the supported script type, with PDF, Final Draft (.fdx), Word, plain text, storyboard and video exports.

Who it's for

Choose it if you want one workspace for drafting, editorial assistance, planning, visual development and table reads, or if you move between devices. Spark fits a single active project; Writer fits an independent author with regular but moderate usage; Storyteller and Studio are aimed at multi-project and production-heavy work. A writer who wants only a lightweight, offline script editor will find much of the broader toolset unnecessary.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Uncapped writing on every tier means quota pressure applies to media and assistants, not basic drafting.
• Three rewriting modes let writers choose preservation, line editing or added imagery without allowing Script Doctor to invent story events.
• Final Draft import and export plus Word, PDF and plain-text support make moving existing scripts practical.
• Production tools, Table Read and reports extend the app beyond screenplay pagination.
• Five-platform coverage and several sign-in methods accommodate varied setups.

Cons

• Spark permits only one project and limited images, storyboards, answers and a single Table Read.
• Writer still includes only one scene video per month, so frequent video work requires credits or a higher tier.
• Storyteller and Studio become expensive if you need a conventional editor but not the production features.

Alternatives

ScriptDraft is the better pick for an Android or iOS user seeking a simpler Fountain editor, 100-plus languages and PDF, Fountain and FDX export, with a $2.99 monthly Scene Pack option.

FiveDraft suits writers prioritizing unlimited local drafts and no page limits; its free tier saves one script to the cloud but watermarks PDF exports.

Inkwell is preferable for iOS and macOS users wanting offline editing, unlimited scripts, FDX/Fountain/PDF import and export, and no account requirement.

ScreenWeaver is an option for broad platform coverage and a free tier advertising unlimited projects, pages, PDF export and Final Draft export.

Scriptuber focuses on note capture, AI cleanup, a private creator corpus and a FlowMind canvas rather than this app's full screenplay-production workspace.

Skriptio is aimed at Android and Windows users who need short manual scripts, a floating overlay and local storage.

Fabric is a broader storage and workspace product with AI usage, rather than a screenplay-specific editor.

Lastslate offers another screenplay-editing alternative for macOS and Windows.

For a wider shortlist, see AI Script Writing Software.

Verdict

Screenplay Assistant is a strong choice for writers who want formatting, controlled AI revision, planning and early production assets in one cross-platform workspace. Its main advantage is breadth without capping basic writing; its main drawback is that project and media quotas, followed by high Studio pricing, make it a poor fit for anyone seeking only a straightforward script editor.