coldRead

coldRead

Memorize. Rehearse. Self-Tape.

3.8K ratings
307 reviews
#184 in top-grossing Productivity
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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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Subscription plans

Unlimited 1 Year

coldRead Unlimited Access Subscription

$83.991 Year
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In-App Purchases

$99.99

One Year

One Year

Charts

Top Grossing

📈 184+8

Productivity

This app rose +8 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

cues

And it’s absolutely gotten better over these past few months, better vocal cue pickup always. Thank you for the tool my friends. Better and better every day and incredibly useful.

Sound cuts out

In theory, this is such a great idea, but unfortunately, the video are sub quality and the sound cuts out.

Several bugs and inaccessible UI

Fantastic concept but gets lost in the several bugs. Sometimes the app doesn't hear your sound cue properly during filming or just stops altogether during rehearsal. It's incredible overpriced to have these sorts of issues. The UI isn't the most accessible either, very cluttered and lowkey ugly too.
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Poor Quailty

Unlike other line reading apps, there’s limited options to make changes in “Reader” voices. Regardless of settings, Reader’s voices on playback are always metallic sounding. And worst of all, saving a completed video is hit-or-miss. There have been numerous times where the app would not process the video when trying to save it to the phone. I’ve ended up wasting a lot of time losing many good self tapes because the app functioned poorly. For the above reasons, I’m not renewing the subscription.
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Great app

Fantastic
app ! A game changer for actors. Love it

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Inconsistent cue word recognition

Bug

Video recording issues

Bug

Subscription problems

Bug

Compatibility problems with newer devices

Bug

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

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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.