# coldRead vs Filmik

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | coldRead | Filmik |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coldread/id1264354117/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmik/id1572006464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Miljan Milosevic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1264328701) | [Filmik, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572006466) |

## What reviewers say

### coldRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coldread/id1264354117)

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.

**Highlights:** Interactive line reading, Memorization teleprompter, Customizable playback speed and pitch, Offline functionality, Self-taping tool, Line and folder sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited 1 Month | $10.99 | per month |
| Unlimited 3 Months | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited 1 Year | $83.99 | per year |
| One Year | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for memorizing lines
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient for self-taping
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 👍 Helpful for busy actors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Voice recognition issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Audio quality problems

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent cue word recognition
- Video recording issues
- Subscription problems
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Offline mode limitations

**Requested features**

- Ability to import scripts
- More customization options
- Better integration with Apple Watch
- Improved cue word detection
- Organizational features like folders


### Filmik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmik/id1572006464)

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.

**Highlights:** Cross-device access (mobile & web), High-level project visibility, Streamlined team collaboration, Memos and notifications, Tailored for film production, Centralized information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is coldRead free?

coldRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Filmik free?

Filmik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, coldRead or Filmik?

Filmik is rated higher. coldRead averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Filmik averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do coldRead or Filmik have ads?

Neither coldRead nor Filmik shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, coldRead or Filmik?

coldRead ships an update every 9 days, and Filmik every 2 weeks. Most recently, coldRead was updated on October 29, 2026 and Filmik on October 16, 2026.

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