tableread vs OnTake Teleprompter & Captions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
tableread
This app allows users to read and listen to scripts for film, stage, and television on their mobile devices. It offers text-to-speech with over 90 voices, soundtrack integration, and powerful rehearsal tools, all processed locally for complete privacy.
- Local text-to-speech processing
- Import PDF and Final Draft FDX scripts
- 90+ character voices
- Add background soundtracks
- Create and export script notes
- Rehearsal features
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tableread® Production App. 100% Private. 100% Local. Text-to-speech happens entirely on your device. No cloud processing. No uploads. No exceptions. Your scripts stay on your iPhone, iPad, iCloud, or Google Drive — and nowhere else. The tableread® Production App is a low cost subscription based, easy-to-use film, stage play and television productivity app, that allows you to read and listen to scripts, including screenplays and teleplays on mobile devices - anytime, anywhere. Simply import a professionally formatted script in PDF or Final Draft FDX format and listen. tableread® Pro monthly subscription for $2.99(USD). tableread® Pro offers a reduced functionality free version. Listen to scripts as read by over 90 unique character voices in multiple languages across all ages. Add an inspiring underscore or music cues from a library of genre specific scores, or import your own. Create and export script notes, make quick edits and utilize powerful rehearsal features. From script to stage & screen the tableread® Production App is a must have for the entire production process. Features: • Imports professionally formatted scripts directly from PDF. • Analyses screenplay and stage play(US and UK) formats. • Imports Final Draft files in FDX format. • Imports from email, hyperlink or iCloud & Google Drive • Formats scripts for viewing in mobile devices. • Read and listen to scripts. • Skip to next or previous scene/ page or line. • Access online help via the Help Menu or contact the developers directly. • Open tableread® Ready Script Projects. (Script Projects exported from the tableread® Production App). Share your thoughts with the tableread® Production App by leaving a review here in the Apple App Store or by contacting us via Facebook (/tablereadPro) or Twitter (@tablereadPro). or the CONTACT button in the tableread® Production App. tableread® Production App Pro (tableread® Pro) subscription plan advantages: • Assign unique character voices (90+ voices). • Customize all voices via rate and shape. • Save Custom Voices to use with other scripts. • Select voices by gender and age. • Create script notes. • Make simple script edits. • Read and listen to script notes. • Export and share script notes and edits. • Incorporate genre specific scores (20+ tracks). • Import your own score to add as an underscore or music cue to play with your script. • Scores can dynamically dim under dialogue and peak over action. • Rehearsal features including character selections, scene/s selection and looping, pause for me to deliver then read, mute rehearsal dialogue and play rehearsal scenes only. • Playback rate toggle, to read at a standard or faster pace. Subscriptions include a standard 7 day free trial period. Subscriptions will be charged unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. Manage your subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase. * Free products and services are subject to the tableread® Production App terms of use that accompany them. Terms of use: http://www.tablereadpro.com/terms Privacy policy: http://www.tablereadpro.com/privacy-policy
OnTake Teleprompter & Captions
Record professional-looking videos with an on-screen teleprompter. Easily read scripts, lyrics, or speeches while filming, maintaining perfect eye contact. Offers quick post-editing features like cropping and adding intros/outros.
- On-screen teleprompter
- Video recording
- Adjustable scroll speed
- Script import (DOCX, PDF, TXT)
- One-tap cropping
- Customizable countdown
- Pause/Resume recording
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READ • RECORD • IMPRESS OnTake is the best video teleprompter for scripts, lyrics, speeches and preparing for presentations. Simply read from the prompter while recording and create professional-looking videos. Maintain perfect eye contact and deliver flawless takes, every time. Trusted in 130+ countries by vloggers, educators, business leaders, pastors, actors, online course creators, social media influencers and more. What Can You Make? • Reels, Shorts & TikToks • YouTube explainers & demos • Webinar intros & course lessons • Sermons, speeches & auditions • Video résumés & investor pitches • Training videos & onboarding guides • Product launches & feature announcements • Behind-the-scenes clips & personal updates • Event invitations & holiday greetings • Influencer shoutouts & brand collaborations • Language practice & pronunciation training • Music lyric readings & spoken word performances • Q&A sessions & AMA videos • Scripted podcasts with visual elements • Testimonials & customer stories • Real estate walk-throughs & property intros • Virtual tours & travel diaries • Remote job interviews & self-introductions • Campaign videos & fundraising messages • …any talking video you can imagine Why OnTake? OnTake can help at every step of the video creation process, from writing your script and recording your video to quick post-editing and sharing. Available on both iPhone and iPad, it’s the ultimate tool for delivering smooth, professional talking videos. Record Like a Pro • Pick the perfect ratio: 1:1, 4:5, 16:9, or 9:16 • Front or rear camera in HD, Full HD, or 4K • Built‑in mic or any external microphone • Customizable countdown for stress‑free starts • Pause/Resume so retakes never mean starting over On‑Screen Prompter Controls • Adjustable font size, color, opacity & placement • Natural scroll speed you can tweak mid‑recording • Mirror or flip text for physical teleprompter rigs Effortless Script Management • Write from scratch or import DOCX, PDF, TXT & images • Real‑time editing while the camera is ready to roll • Star takes to find the perfect version fast Lightning‑Fast Post‑Production • One‑tap crop to square, portrait, or landscape • Trim the awkward starts and messy endings • Add custom intros and outros to boost your brand • Replace green screen with any image for an instant studio look OnTake is free to download. Whether you're shooting a vlog, delivering a speech, or filming a polished pro video with your iPhone or iPad, this all-in-one teleprompter, autocue, script reader, floating prompt, and video recorder app makes staying on cue seamless and professional. Simply load your script, press record, and speak with confidence, no more memorizing or losing your place during takes. OnTake is ideal for creators, educators, speakers, and professionals who need a reliable script and notes tool on the go. Whether you're creating Reels, tutorials, or interviews, you can adjust scroll speed, font, and placement mid-recording, turning your device into a smart prompt system that supports your natural delivery. Use real-time editing and auto features like countdowns and pause/resume to perfect every take. Add polish with built-in post-production tools, trim, crop, and customize your footage in seconds. Generate clean cuts, create impactful intros/outros, and even replace green screens for a studio-like result. Whether you're a video maker, presenter, or remote team member preparing a cold read, OnTake gives you full creative control to produce professional content, faster and smarter. Teleprompter Privacy Policy teleprompterpro.co/privacy.html Teleprompter Terms of Services teleprompterpro.co/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OnTake Teleprompter & Captions at 4.8 against tableread's 3.0. OnTake Teleprompter & Captions also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 38%) and ratings volume (561 vs 54). tableread's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. tableread sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and OnTake Teleprompter & Captions sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OnTake Teleprompter & Captions holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnTake Teleprompter & Captions has 561 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of tableread's written reviews are positive against 65% of OnTake Teleprompter & Captions's.
tableread ships an update weekly, OnTake Teleprompter & Captions every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | tableread | OnTake Teleprompter & Captions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (54 ratings) | 4.8 (561 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 64.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 54 | 561 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CONWAY ENTERPRISE WORLDWIDE PTY LTD | Dasas Digital |
Customer experience
tableread
OnTake Teleprompter & Captions
Bugs and requests
tableread
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
OnTake Teleprompter & Captions
Reported bugs
2 issues- Video disappearing after recording
- Unable to save or export video
Requested features
2 requests- Landscape mode support
- Ability to adjust camera exposure
In-app purchases
tableread
- tableread Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
OnTake Teleprompter & Captions
- Premium Teleprompter Weekly$4.997 Days
- Premium Teleprompter Monthly$8.991 Month
- Weekly Premium Teleprompter$9.997 Days
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- Yearly Premium Teleprompter3 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Premium Teleprompter Annual$69.991 Year
- Yearly Premium Teleprompter 7D7 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Yearly Premium Teleprompter 3D3 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime Access$119.99
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