# SmartRecorder vs Teleprompter

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRecorder | Teleprompter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrecorder/id1461041445/reviews) | **[4.6 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teleprompter-float-above-apps/id1561831359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 8.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen DSQN Investment Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491877598) | [文凤 董](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827854069) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartRecorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartrecorder/id1461041445)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Teleprompter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teleprompter-float-above-apps/id1561831359)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| access to all feature Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*