coldRead

coldRead

Memorize. Rehearse. Self-Tape.

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330 reviews
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Released
April 4, 2018
Updated
December 3, 2022

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This app helps actors memorize and rehearse lines independently. It acts as a digital scene partner, offering customizable playback and a teleprompter for efficient practice. Perfect for self-taping auditions or on-the-go rehearsal.

✓Interactive line reading
✓Memorization teleprompter
✓Customizable playback speed and pitch
✓Offline functionality
✓Self-taping tool
✓Line and folder sharing
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What's New in coldRead

5.1

December 3, 2022

Completely rebuilt, improved performance and stability, and got rid of some annoying bugs. • Adjust the “Reader” volume, pitch, and speed from the main menu. • Added pronunciation in the line menu. • Redesigned menus for clarity. • Introduced helpful hints for less-known features. • Added 24fps camera support. • Teleprompter opacity and margins are now adjustable; mirroring is supported. • Resolved the issue with language models missing. We work constantly to make coldRead better. If you're enjoying the app, please leave us a positive review; it means a lot. Get in touch if you need help at help@coldreadapp.com and check out our help/FAQ page at www.coldreadapp.com/help.

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$83.991 Year
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The app has maintained its position at 199 recently.

Last updated on October 29, 2026.

User reviews

Alright as backup but unreliable

I’ve been paying for a couple months now. It’s a good tool as a backup, I like that you’re able to pitch tune your voice. My main issue that makes me extremely frustrated when using it is that it frequently struggles to pick up line cues, like sometimes it lags or doesn’t catch a word or mistakes a word. Then you’re completely thrown out of your lines when the next doesn’t come, and you have to stop and start again. It’s happened enough times for me to write this review. Looking for alternatives but will use until I find something better.
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Bugs ruin a great app

Such a great idea for an app, but way too buggy to use. Very disappointing. Main issue is trying to work around it not recognising my voice by forcing "on voice" for a line, and that randomly applying to other lines too so it keeps cutting across my lines. So many UI bugs - undismissable tutorials tips randomly pop up, lines get put into script random order.
Clear this is an abandoned app, with 3 years of no updates. Do not subscribe.
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ABSOLUTELY USELESS

The app won’t even let me upload a file from my phone.

Crashes often

Would love some help in fixing this issue!! It’s painful how often the app shuts down entirely while practicing a scene, or randomly pauses and I need to manually press play at least 10x per one pass of a scene. It didn’t use to be so inconsistent & glitchy. I love this app SO MUCH so I’d hate for it to stay buggy and turn people off from using it more often
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Needs some major updates to be useful

Good in theory but you cannot upload pdf files which is how all auditions come in. You also can’t copy paste txt which would be the second easiest way to out in text. I found the response time, even when adjusted, still felt unnatural. I would love to use an app like this but this one isn’t it.

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Inconsistent cue word recognition

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Video recording issues

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Subscription problems

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Compatibility problems with newer devices

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Offline mode limitations

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to import scripts

Feature

More customization options

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Better integration with Apple Watch

Feature

Improved cue word detection

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Organizational features like folders

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FAQ

What does the coldRead app do?

This app is designed for actors to practice their lines independently. It simulates a scene partner by reading lines back to you after you deliver your cue. It also includes features for memorization, rehearsal, and self-taping auditions.

How does the line reading feature work?

You record each line of your script. When you speak the last word of your line (your cue), the app will automatically read the next line back to you, mimicking how a real reader would interact.

Is coldRead free to use?

The app offers a free tier where you can practice up to 8 lines, which is suitable for many co-star auditions. For unlimited access to all features, a subscription is required.

What devices is coldRead compatible with?

coldRead runs on iPhones, iPads, and Macs with Apple silicon (M-chips). A companion coldRead Remote app is also available for Apple Watch.

Can I use coldRead without an internet connection?

Yes, the app is designed to work offline. No internet connection, email address, or sign-up process is required to use its core functionalities. Speech recognition and line storage are handled directly on your device.