coldRead vs Filmik
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
coldRead
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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Smart, interactive must-have app made for actors by an actor. coldRead runs lines with users by responding to their cues just like a real reader would. Memorize, rehearse, and self-tape all by yourself. No internet connection, no email address, and no annoying signing-up process required. The lines you record aren’t sent or synced to the cloud - they stay on your device. Speech recognition happens on the device as well. coldRead runs on iPhones, iPads, and silicon (M-chip) Macs. coldRead Remote app is available for Apple Watch. Stop bothering your friends to read with you. Don’t spend money on time-limiting recording studios. Save money. Be independent. Save time. • EASY TO USE Record each line of your script and you’re all set. Lines will be transcribed as you record them. • ACTS AS YOUR READER When you say the very last word of your line (the cue), coldRead will “read” the following line back to you, just like a real reader would. • YOU ARE IN CONTROL Rehearse anywhere and anytime you want. Change the pitch, speed up or slow down. Be loud or be quiet. It will follow along. • BUILT-IN TELEPROMPTER Memorize your lines quickly and efficiently. Use the built-in teleprompter until you’re off-book. • SELF-TAPE Put yourself on tape for that last-minute audition or before you get into the room with a casting director. Take as many takes as you need, and take as much time as you want. Exchange lines or folders with your friends in just a few taps, or change the pitch to make your voice sound different. With coldReader available in your pocket 24/7, you’ll be always ready, well prepared, and confident. Proudly designed, built, and maintained in California, US. Languages supported: English (US, GB, CA, IN, AU), Spanish (US, ES, MX), Italian, Portuguese (BR), Russian, Turkish, Chinese (MN, CA), German, French, Korean, Japanese. Check out our video tutorial and FAQ page at www.coldreadapp.com/help. BE YOUR BEST SELF! Get coldRead for free today! You can play up to 8 lines for free. That covers most co-star auditions. For unlimited access, please subscribe. Send your questions, feature requests, or feedback to info@coldreadapp.com. Try coldRead unlimited access free for 1 week. If you enjoy your coldRead unlimited access trial, do nothing and your subscription will automatically continue. You can choose Yearly (1 Year), Trimonthly (3 months), or Monthly plan. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Account will be charged for renewal then-applicable subscription price within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication. Terms of Use at http://www.coldreadapp.com/terms. 2243563624435672
Filmik
This app helps film and TV production teams collaborate efficiently across all devices. It provides high-level visibility into multiple projects, streamlines communication with memos and notifications, and offers a unified process to save departments time.
- Cross-device access (mobile & web)
- High-level project visibility
- Streamlined team collaboration
- Memos and notifications
- Tailored for film production
- Centralized information
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ACCESS ON ALL DEVICES Access Filmik on mobile or on the web. No matter where you are, stay focused and keep your team's work on track. HIGH LEVEL VISIBILITY Plan on multiple projects simultaneously and know where things stand at a glance. STREAMLINED COLLABORATION Stay connected to your teams and keep collaboration going wherever you are. Keep collaborators updated using memos and notifications. TAILORED TO FILM PRODUCTION Save all departments valuable time by providing a unified process to your film & television production, with easy-to-use tools, efficient workflows and centralized information. Questions? We're here to help! Contact customer support 24/7
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Filmik at 100% against coldRead's 41%. Filmik also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). coldRead's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. coldRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Filmik asks for nothing beyond the download.
Filmik holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: coldRead has 4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of coldRead's written reviews are positive against 100% of Filmik's.
coldRead ships an update every 9 days, Filmik every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | coldRead | Filmik |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (4K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Miljan Milosevic | Filmik, Inc. |
Customer experience
coldRead
Filmik
Bugs and requests
coldRead
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inconsistent cue word recognition
- Video recording issues
- Subscription problems
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Offline mode limitations
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to import scripts
- More customization options
- Better integration with Apple Watch
- Improved cue word detection
- Organizational features like folders
Filmik
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
coldRead
- Unlimited 1 Month7 Days trial$10.991 Month
- Unlimited 3 Months7 Days trial$26.993 Months
- Unlimited 1 Year7 Days trial$83.991 Year
- One Year$99.99
Filmik
No in-app purchases









