Comparison

SmartRecorder vs Teleprompter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartRecorder

Record, edit, and manage audio and video files with advanced features like real-time monitoring, sound effect processing, and a teleprompter. Supports background operation and multi-language switching for a seamless user experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio monitoring
  • Sound effect processing (noise reduction, low cut)
  • Audio editing (fading, cropping, splitting)
  • High-definition 4K video recording
  • Teleprompter for video recording
  • Voice to text recognition
  • Background recording and playback
Features
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An app for recording, editing, playing and managing audio and video files! 【Recording by Apple device】 No external audio equipment is needed, use iPhone or iPad itself to record and play, and when the headphones are plugged in, you can record and listen while recording, and hear the external sound from the headphones. 【External audio devices recognition】When an external audio device is inserted, the name of the device can be intelligently recognized, and it can automatically display whether it supports stereo; If audio monitoring can display two-channel audio tracks, and the peripheral supports stereo output, otherwise the peripheral doesn't support stereo output. 【Select audio channel】After the peripheral device that supports stereo is connected, you can select left channel, right channel and stereo item to display left channel data, right channel data and dual track data respectively. 【Real-time monitoring】After this function is turned on, the input sound can be heard from the audio output port in real time, and when the peripheral supporting stereo is inserted into the iOS device, set the corresponding value (left, right, stereo) to hear different sounds sound effect. 【Audio and video file operation】Accurately query the files you need in multiple audio files; batch delete selected audio/video files; change the name of audio and video files; share recorded audio and video files... 【Audio input source selection】If there are multiple audio input sources, you can select the input port and use the selected port for recording 【Language switching】Support multi-language display, easy to understand language switching operation 【Add marker】When recording and playing the recording file, you can add a marker, which is convenient for you to operate the audio playback at a certain position or time period 【Background operation】 When the app enters the background, you can still continue to record and play the recording file 【Sound effect processing】You can enable noise reduction, low cut, vocal enhancement and other sound effects in the APP for audio and video recording, and set related parameters 【Audio Editing】 Editing operations such as fading, cropping, splitting, balancing, mixing, and mute elimination can be performed on the audio in the APP. 【Video recording】The APP can record high-definition 4K video, and has various settings for video shooting 【Teleprompter】Video recording can customize a variety of teleprompters 【Bluetooth audio】 APP can connect Bluetooth headset, collect Bluetooth data, and realize the ear return function of Bluetooth headset 【Dark Mode】Adapted to the latest dark mode, there are more choices according to the user's personality 【Recycle Bin】Audio and video files deleted in the APP can be retrieved from the Recycle Bin within a certain period of time 【Voice to text】 Real-time recognition of voice to text when recording audio and video

About

Teleprompter

This app acts as a teleprompter that floats above other applications, ideal for video creators and streamers. It helps you deliver lines seamlessly while recording, offering customizable text and background options for optimal readability. It supports various remote control methods for added convenience.

Highlights
  • Scroll scripts over any app
  • Remote control support (Apple Watch, other devices)
  • Adjustable scrolling speed
  • Customizable font and background colors
  • Ideal for video creators and streamers
Features
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Read naturally and stay focused on the camera. Floating Teleprompter keeps your script visible while you record videos, livestream, teach, or present. Display your script in a resizable floating window over supported camera and recording apps, so you can focus on your message instead of memorizing every line. VOICE FOLLOW Traditional teleprompters scroll at a fixed speed. Voice Follow recognizes your reading position and moves the script as you speak. Slow down, speed up, or pause naturally. The script follows your pace instead of making you follow it. Voice Follow works in both the in-app teleprompter and the floating window. FLOAT OVER RECORDING APPS Keep your script visible while using supported camera, social video, livestreaming, and recording apps. Choose a recording app in advance, and Floating Teleprompter can open it automatically when the floating prompt is ready. No need to switch apps manually before every take. REMOTE CONTROL Control the teleprompter without touching your recording device. Use an Apple Watch, another phone, a tablet, or a computer to control scrolling, reset the script, and move forward or backward. This is especially useful when your phone is mounted on a tripod or someone else is helping you record. MORE FEATURES • Record videos directly inside the app • Front and rear camera support • Countdown and segmented recording • 720p, 1080p, and 4K recording where supported • Import TXT, Markdown, RTF, and PDF files • Search, edit, pin, and archive scripts • Adjust scrolling speed, font, text size, and colors • Customize background color and opacity • Mirror text and display a center guide • Portrait and landscape support • Preview, manage, and share your recordings Floating Teleprompter is made for short videos, livestreams, tutorials, online courses, product demonstrations, interviews, speeches, meetings, and presentations. Stay on script, speak at your own pace, and deliver every line with confidence. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Floating Teleprompter offers an auto-renewing yearly subscription for premium features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account when the purchase is confirmed. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://tide-radish-631.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2e97e279ba6880cd9800efc6929c95ef Terms of Use: https://tide-radish-631.notion.site/Terms-Of-Use-2e97e279ba6880d99264d4c42d78043c

Screenshots

SmartRecorder4 screens
Teleprompter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Teleprompter at 4.6 against SmartRecorder's 3.2. Teleprompter also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (37 vs 10). SmartRecorder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (43% vs 9%). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Teleprompter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. SmartRecorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Teleprompter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 37 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of SmartRecorder's written reviews are positive against 9% of Teleprompter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartRecorder ships an update every 6 weeks, Teleprompter every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SmartRecorder versus Teleprompter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartRecorderTeleprompter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (10 ratings)4.6 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better8.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1037 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen DSQN Investment Co., Ltd.文凤 董

Customer experience

SmartRecorder

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%

Teleprompter

All ratings37 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive8.8%
Neutral12.3%
Negative78.9%

In-app purchases

None

SmartRecorder

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Teleprompter

Subscriptions1
  • access to all feature Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartRecorder free?
SmartRecorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teleprompter free?
Teleprompter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartRecorder or Teleprompter?
Teleprompter is rated higher. SmartRecorder averages 3.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Teleprompter averages 4.6 from 37 ratings.
Do SmartRecorder or Teleprompter have ads?
Neither SmartRecorder nor Teleprompter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartRecorder or Teleprompter?
SmartRecorder ships an update every 6 weeks, and Teleprompter every 5 days. Most recently, SmartRecorder was updated on October 22, 2026 and Teleprompter on October 22, 2026.

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