Screenplay

Name: Screenplay
Rating: 4 (22 reviews)
Author: Black Mana Studios Group LLC

By: Black Mana Studios Group LLC

Write Your Script Anywhere

Features & Capabilities

SCREENPLAY – WRITE AND CREATE YOUR SCRIPT ANYWHERE

Screenplay has been featured by Apple in the Apps We Love collection on the App Store.

Screenplay is the fast, modern way to write screenplays on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Designed for both new writers and working creators, Screenplay gives you automatic industry formatting, powerful navigation tools, and optional AI assistance to help you write better and faster.

Whether you’re drafting a short film, pilot, or feature, Screenplay keeps everything simple, clean, and focused on your story.

FEATURES • AUTOMATIC FORMATTING that follows real screenplay standards as you type • WRITE ANYWHERE across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with seamless iCloud sync • SCENE INDEX for fast navigation and instant access to any scene • CHARACTER INDEX with appearance attributes and complete dialog view • MINI-MAP VIEW for a full structural overview (iPad and Mac) • BEAT BOARD MANAGER with visual scene images and beat lists • INDEX CARDS for notes, ideas, and planning • SMART IMPORT for FDX, Fountain, TXT, and PDF with automatic PDF conversion • EASY EXPORT to FDX, Fountain, TXT, and PDF

AI ASSISTANT (SUBSCRIPTION) • SCRIPT STARTER generates a 1–10 page screenplay draft from a short idea • ELEMENT PROOFING offers optional rewrites for Action and Dialog lines • SCENE PROOFING reviews an entire scene with suggestions you control • AI BEAT BOARDS create a visual collage and beat summary for any scene

Perfect for beginners who need guidance and professionals who want a faster scriptwriting workflow.

WHY SCREENPLAY A beautifully simple, writer-first screenwriting app designed to reduce clutter and remove friction. Screenplay adapts to your process, not the other way around.

SCREENPLAY IS BACK One of the first screenwriting apps on the App Store returns — fully reimagined for today’s writers. Start your screenplay now.

SUBSCRIPTIONS SCREENPLAY offers auto-renewal subscription.

Please read the following about the auto-renewable nature of subscriptions: • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours prior to end of the current period. • You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. • Privacy policy - https://www.blackmanastudios.com/screenplay-privacy-policy/ • Terms of use - https://www.blackmanastudios.com/screenplay-terms-and-conditions/

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Black Mana Studios Group LLC

Rating:

4.00

(22) 2 new ratings

Version:

2.0.4 Last updated: 2026-04-27

Version code:

884980432

Creation date:

2009-07-16

Compatible devices:

Size:

97.88MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-11

Compare stats and ranking:

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# 287,673 ▲ 10,586

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#70 in script keyword 28 ▲

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Developed by:

Black Mana Studios Group LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/screenplay/id322410822

Website:

https://www.blackmanastudios.com/screenplay-app/

User Reviews

Users praise Screenplay’s clean, writer-friendly design and strong Final Draft integration, plus portability and easy export options. However, recurring issues include aging software with limited device support, frequent crashes, and stability problems. Export/import limitations (text formatting, need for extra apps to view FDX) and missing features like notes and page counts are commonly requested. Overall, it’s promising for mobile screenwriting but hampered by reliability, compatibility, and feature gaps that deter long-term use.

Pros

Clean, intuitive interface that flows smoothly and lets you focus on writing.
Strong Final Draft (FD8) integration, including reliable import/export with FD8.
Excellent portability—you can write an entire screenplay on your iPhone.
Easy export and sharing options, including .fdx export and Dropbox compatibility.
Solid core writing tools for screenplay work (scenes, dialogue, characters, reordering).

Cons

Outdated and under-supported on iOS: no retina/universal compatibility and no iPad version; updates have lagged.
Crashes and stability issues, with occasional data loss concerns.
Export/import limitations: text export formatting is off; .fdx viewing on iPhone requires another app; reliance on external services for some features.
Missing features: no notes or page counts; limited organization (scene headings tabs) and no landscape mode.
Online/cloud reliability problems and service outages affect backups/imports.

Recent reviews

It is complicated and I have not been able to write anything on it. I hate that I paid a yearly subscription, believing I can learn from tutorials.

by Th*****, 2026-05-17

Screenplay by Black Mana Studios is an absolute game-changer. The platform is clean, intuitive, and clearly built by people who understand storytelling and the creative process. Everything flows smoothly, making it easy to focus on writing instead of fighting with the software. Whether you’re outlining ideas or refining a finished screenplay, the tools feel thoughtful and purposeful. What really stands out is how professional yet approachable it feels — powerful features without being overwhelming. It’s clear a lot of care went into the design and functionality. If you’re serious about screenwriting and want a platform that supports creativity instead of slowing it down, Screenplay by Black Mana Studios is well worth your time.

by D *****, 2025-12-15

I love this app. I can go in at any time and add to my scripts. The only problem in BMS tries to access my folder. It offers to tap Allow, but there's not one for Don't Allow. If this continues, I will delete the app.