The Movie Magic Screenwriter Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Movie Magic Screenwriter in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Movie Magic Screenwriter
The Insider’s Guide
Screenwriting software for scripts, stage plays and comics
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among writing tools, read from Movie Magic Screenwriter’s own pages.
Made by Screenplay.com (Write Brothers) · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Movie Magic Screenwriter’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Movie Magic Screenwriter’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.6
GPA, above 0 of the 100 other writing tools we grade
Movie Magic Screenwriter is a desktop program for formatting screenplays, TV scripts, stage plays and similar scripts. It is sold as a download for Windows and Mac by Screenplay.com. The Windows build is version 6.0 and the Mac build is 6.8.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Movie Magic Screenwriter, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It needs an internet connection to install and activate.
- 1
Best for screenplay formatting on a desktop
Movie Magic Screenwriter is desktop screenwriting software for Windows and Mac, at $169 once.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $169 one-time (listed against a crossed-out $249.95).
- 3
It runs on 2 platforms
Windows and macOS.
- 4
Script templates
The product page lists over 100 templates and tools, including 20 or more blank formats for screenplays, TV shows, stage plays, radio plays and comic books.
- 5
Instructional templates
Eight templates cover forms such as stage play, screenplay, sitcom structure and classic film structure.
- 6
TV templates
The page says it includes over 86 television templates.
- 7
A 1.6 GPA, above 0 of 100
That is against the other writing tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Your call
A writing app at its plainest is a page that saves what you type.
Movie Magic Screenwriter at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $169 one-time (listed against a crossed-out $249.95)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows
- Made by
- Screenplay.com (Write Brothers)
- Category
- Writing Tools
- Our grade
- 1.6 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for screenplay formatting on a desktop
Movie Magic Screenwriter is desktop screenwriting software for Windows and Mac, at $169 once. There's no free plan or trial on the page, and the Windows download is version 6.0 while the Mac one is 6.8. Look elsewhere for a free start.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $169 once, against $19.99 in the middle of one-time prices in writing tools, though under two years of a $9.95 subscription. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan or trial is listed. A 30-day money-back guarantee isn't a trial. |
| Features | C | Script templates, instructional and TV templates, sample files and free technical support. No web or mobile version on the page. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. It needs an internet connection to install and activate. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Windows 8 or later and macOS 10.15 or later only. Computers only, with no integrations listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Movie Magic Screenwriter is for
- Fits if you write screenplays and want a desktop program
- Makes sense if you'd rather pay once than subscribe
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you're only trying screenwriting, at $169 with nothing free
- Skip it if you want a web or mobile version, as none is listed
- Watch out: the Windows version is 6.0 and the Mac version is 6.8
- Watch out: it needs an internet connection during installation
Good to know
Good for
- Writers who want to buy screenwriting software once instead of subscribing
- Students and teachers who qualify for the academic version
- Writers who need one program for screenplays, stage plays and comics
Worth knowing
- It is a desktop program for Windows 8 or later and macOS 10.15 or later; there is no web or mobile version on the page.
- An internet connection is needed during installation.
- The Windows download is version 6.0 while the Mac download is 6.8, per the product page.
- Screenplay.com states a 30-day money-back guarantee on purchases from its store.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$169 one-time
To start
Movie Magic Screenwriter is a paid product, starting at $169 one-time (listed against a crossed-out $249.95).
Movie Magic Screenwriter
$169
one-time purchase
The Windows and Mac download. The store shows $249.95 crossed out with no end date given, and says full versions allow three activations.
Academic Version
$99.95
one-time purchase
For full-time students and teachers, who must give proof of academic standing. The store lists $129.95 crossed out; two activations.
Upgrade
$89.95
one-time purchase
Upgrade download for Mac and Windows, listed against a crossed-out $99.95.
6.8 Upgrade (Mac)
$69.95
one-time purchase
Mac-only upgrade download for version 6.8.
Read from screenplay.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Education
Academic version for students and teachers
The academic edition is $99.95 against $169 for the standard download, with proof of full-time academic status required.
Stated on screenplay.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: macOS and Windows
Screenwriting software for scripts, stage plays and comics. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, templates.
Script templates, instructional and TV templates, sample files and free technical support.
- Script templates
- The product page lists over 100 templates and tools, including 20 or more blank formats for screenplays, TV shows, stage plays, radio plays and comic books.
- Instructional templates
- Eight templates cover forms such as stage play, screenplay, sitcom structure and classic film structure.
- TV templates
- The page says it includes over 86 television templates.
- Sample files
- Sample files include a comic story arc, a radio play, a screenplay and a stage play.
- Activations
- A license manager lets you activate and deactivate computers; full versions allow three at once, academic versions two.
- Free technical support
- The page promises free technical support for as long as you use the program.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Movie Magic Screenwriter is made by Screenplay.com (Write Brothers).
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
0/100
Other writing tools it is graded above
Movie Magic Screenwriter's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 0 of the 100 other writing tools we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on value for money (C, above 17 of 100) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 101 writing tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Movie Magic Screenwriter’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 17 of 100
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 100
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 100
- CEase of useAbove 5 of 100
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 5 of 100
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
A writing app at its plainest is a page that saves what you type.
You could make the core of Movie Magic Screenwriter for yourself: templates. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. At $169, paid once, it costs less than the weekend it would take to replace, which is the argument for keeping it.
What you could make
- Templates: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A real app for macOS and Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Movie Magic Screenwriter’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Final Draft, Fade In, Celtx, WriterDuet and Trelby
The 5 tools Movie Magic Screenwriter is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Final Draft
Free trial · from $99.99/yr
Screenwriting software with automatic script formatting.
- Only Final Draft lists a web app.
- Only Final Draft lists an iOS app.
- Final Draft also covers long-form writing.
- 2.8GPA
Fade In
Free trial · from $79.95 one-time
One-time-purchase screenwriting software for Windows, Mac and Linux.
- Only Fade In lists a web app.
- Only Fade In lists a Linux app.
- Fade In also covers long-form writing.
- 2.4GPA
Celtx
Free plan · from $11.24/mo
Online scriptwriting with pre-production planning tools.
- Celtx has a free plan. Movie Magic Screenwriter does not.
- Only Movie Magic Screenwriter lists a macOS app.
- Only Celtx lists a web app.
- 2.8GPA
WriterDuet
Free plan · from $7.49/mo
Screenwriting software built for real-time co-writing.
- WriterDuet has a free plan. Movie Magic Screenwriter does not.
- Only WriterDuet lists a web app.
- Only WriterDuet lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- 2.6GPA
Trelby
Free
Free, open-source screenwriting program for desktop.
- Trelby has a free plan. Movie Magic Screenwriter does not.
- Only Trelby lists a Linux app.
- Movie Magic Screenwriter can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Movie Magic Screenwriter free?
No. Movie Magic Screenwriter is a paid product, starting at $169 one-time (listed against a crossed-out $249.95).
How much does Movie Magic Screenwriter cost?
Movie Magic Screenwriter lists 4 plans. Movie Magic Screenwriter: $169 one-time purchase.
What platforms does Movie Magic Screenwriter work on?
Movie Magic Screenwriter is available on Windows and macOS.
Does Movie Magic Screenwriter offer any discounts?
Movie Magic Screenwriter publicly lists the following: Academic version for students and teachers.
Does Movie Magic Screenwriter have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Movie Magic Screenwriter is listed for Windows and macOS.
Does Movie Magic Screenwriter have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Movie Magic Screenwriter is listed for Windows and macOS.
Is Movie Magic Screenwriter open source?
Movie Magic Screenwriter is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does Movie Magic Screenwriter have a student discount?
Academic version for students and teachers. The academic edition is $99.95 against $169 for the standard download, with proof of full-time academic status required.
Who makes Movie Magic Screenwriter?
Movie Magic Screenwriter is made by Screenplay.com (Write Brothers).
What are the alternatives to Movie Magic Screenwriter?
The closest alternatives to Movie Magic Screenwriter in our directory are Final Draft, Fade In, Celtx, WriterDuet and Trelby.
How does Movie Magic Screenwriter compare with other writing tools?
Movie Magic Screenwriter's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 0 of the 100 other writing tools we grade, and level with 2.
Could I make my own version of Movie Magic Screenwriter?
A writing app at its plainest is a page that saves what you type. You could make the core of Movie Magic Screenwriter for yourself: templates.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Movie Magic Screenwriter’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Screenplay.com (Write Brothers)'s own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Screenplay.com (Write Brothers). Prices change, so check screenplay.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Movie Magic Screenwriter, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/movie-magic-screenwriter
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Movie Magic Screenwriter’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Movie Magic Screenwriter is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Screenplay.com (Write Brothers). Prices and plans change: check screenplay.com before you buy.