ScriptDraft

ScriptDraft is screenplay software for writing, formatting and exporting scripts on Android and iOS phones. Its cloud AI can turn a scene description into a formatted Fountain screenplay or organize spoken and typed ideas into scene headings, action lines and dialogue. Writers can export to PDF, Fountain and Final Draft FDX. Free PDF and FDX exports include a small ScriptDraft watermark; Fountain exports are watermark-free. The app supports writing and voice recording in 100+ languages, plus offline Romanized-to-native transliteration for 15 Indic abugidas. Writing, editing and formatting work offline, while AI scene improvement and cloud translation need an internet connection. The site says phone speech recognition runs on-device and audio is not uploaded to ScriptDraft servers. Pro includes 30 voice takes and 300 AI credits per month, along with cross-device sync and iCloud and Google Drive backup. The free offering has no trial or expiry, and no account is needed to start. Pro is listed at $3.99 per month or $29.99 per year.

ScriptDraft combines screenplay formatting and multiple export formats with offline editing. Free users should note the PDF and FDX watermark; Pro adds sync and monthly AI and voice allowances.

ScriptDraft suits writers who want to draft screenplays on a phone, including those working offline or in supported languages. Pro may suit writers who need monthly AI credits, voice takes and cross-device syncing.

ScriptDraft is a screenplay editor for Android and iOS, best suited to writers who want to draft and format scripts on a phone. Its free editor covers offline writing, while paid options add clean exports, AI and voice allowances, and Pro tools.

Overview

ScriptDraft pairs a Fountain editor with screenplay formatting and exports to PDF, Fountain, and Final Draft FDX. Writing, editing, and formatting work offline, so the core drafting workflow does not depend on a connection. AI scene improvement and cloud translation do, making the app less suitable for writers who expect every assisted feature to work offline.

Key features

Drafting, AI, and languages

Cloud AI can turn a scene description into formatted Fountain text and organize spoken or typed ideas into scene headings, action, and dialogue. This can help move a rough idea into screenplay structure, but it is an online aid rather than an offline drafting tool.

ScriptDraft supports writing and voice recording in 100+ languages, with offline Romanized-to-native transliteration for 15 Indic abugidas. Phone speech recognition processes audio on-device, and audio is not uploaded to ScriptDraft servers. That is a useful privacy distinction for writers who dictate drafts.

Exports and Pro tools

Free PDF and FDX exports include a small ScriptDraft watermark; Fountain exports do not. Writers sharing polished PDFs or FDX files will likely need Pro for clean exports. Pro also adds cross-device sync, iCloud and Google Drive backup, and tablet layouts with a landscape editor, wider dialogs, and keyboard navigation on iPad and Android.

The monthly Pro allowance is 30 voice takes and 300 AI credits. That gives regular users a defined budget for assisted work, but heavier voice or AI use may require a separate voice pack.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing, billed forever. It includes the Fountain editor, PDF, Fountain, and FDX export, 100+ languages, and dark and light modes. There is no trial or expiry, and no account is needed to start; the principal export drawback is the watermark on PDF and FDX.

Pro Monthly costs $3.99 a month, billed monthly. Pro Annual costs $29.99 a year, billed annually and saving $18. Both include 30 voice takes and 300 AI credits per month. Pro also provides clean PDF and FDX exports, sync, named revisions, coverage reports, and Drive backup. It is the better fit for ongoing work that needs clean delivery and continuity across devices.

Lifetime Pro costs $34.99 a month, billed once for permanent ownership. It includes cross-device real-time sync, named revisions, coverage reports, and Drive backup. Its stated inclusion list does not give the monthly voice and AI quotas, so writers choosing it for those allowances should not assume they are included.

Voice Packs are one-time purchases: Scene Pack costs $2.99, paid once for 20 voice takes, Short Film Pack costs $7.99, paid once for 80, and Feature Pack costs $17.99, paid once for 240. Their credits are valid for 12 months, making these a targeted option for occasional voice work rather than a substitute for Pro’s monthly AI allowance.

Platforms

ScriptDraft runs on Android and iOS. Pro’s tablet layouts add landscape editing, wider dialogs, and keyboard navigation on iPad and Android, which makes the paid version a stronger fit for tablet-based drafting than the phone-first editor alone.

Who it's for

ScriptDraft fits screenwriters who want a mobile Fountain workflow, offline core editing, multilingual voice input, or optional AI scene structuring. It is less compelling for writers who need clean PDF or FDX exports without paying, rely on offline AI assistance, or expect unlimited monthly voice and AI use.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Offline writing, editing, and formatting keep the central screenplay workflow usable without internet.
• Pro: On-device speech recognition and no audio upload to ScriptDraft servers offer a clear privacy benefit for voice drafting.
• Pro: Free Fountain exports are watermark-free, so writers can share that format without upgrading.
• Con: Free PDF and FDX exports carry a watermark, limiting their usefulness for polished delivery.
• Con: AI scene improvement and cloud translation require internet, so they cannot support a fully offline assisted workflow.
• Con: Pro’s 30 monthly voice takes and 300 AI credits set a ceiling for frequent users.

Alternatives

Choose FiveDraft if cloud storage for one script and unlimited local drafts matter more than ScriptDraft’s language and voice features; its free plan allows unlimited pages but watermarks PDF exports.

Inkwell is a better fit for iOS or macOS writers who want a free offline editor with unlimited scripts and FDX, Fountain, and PDF import and export; it also offers a free trial.

Screenplay Assistant suits writers who want a free cross-platform plan centered on one project and recurring AI formatting, character images, storyboards, and answers.

ScreenWeaver is worth considering for writers who need a free plan with unlimited projects and pages plus PDF and Final Draft export across a broader range of desktop and mobile platforms.

Scriptuber is an alternative for creators looking for text note capture, AI cleanup, a private creator corpus, and a FlowMind canvas, with a paid Pro option.

Skriptio is aimed at Android and Windows users working with short manual scripts, local storage, templates, and a floating overlay.

Fabric is a broader storage and workspace option with a free trial and a paid Plus plan that includes 50GB storage, 100 spaces, and light AI usage.

Lastslate is a macOS and Windows alternative with a free full editor and PDF and FDX export.

For a wider comparison, browse AI Script Writing Software or Writing Apps.

Verdict

ScriptDraft is a strong choice for mobile screenwriters who value offline core editing, multilingual voice input, and screenplay-ready exports. Its clearest reason to choose Pro is clean PDF and FDX output alongside sync and defined monthly AI and voice allowances. Look elsewhere if watermark-free exports must be free or if AI assistance needs to work without a connection.