# ▶Teleprompter vs FloatText

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FloatText at 86% against ▶Teleprompter's 16%. FloatText also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1). ▶Teleprompter's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ▶Teleprompter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FloatText sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FloatText holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 534 and 332 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of ▶Teleprompter's written reviews are positive against 86% of FloatText's.

▶Teleprompter ships an update every 3 days, FloatText every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ▶Teleprompter | FloatText |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (534 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teleprompter/id1468329050/reviews) | **[4.7 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floattext/id1548261498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **534** | 332 |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 35 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MSDC TECHNOLOGIES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/433388086) | [东方 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/887007968) |

## What reviewers say

### ▶Teleprompter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teleprompter/id1468329050)

Record videos with a teleprompter that scrolls your script automatically. Import scripts easily, customize settings, and use mirror mode for eye contact. Perfect for speeches, vlogs, and presentations.

**Highlights:** Video recording with script, Voice-activated scrolling, Script import (email, cloud, text), Unlimited script storage, Mirror mode for eye contact, One-time purchase for all features

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Teleprompter Pro Upgrade | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great teleprompter app
- 👍 Ideal for presentations and training videos
- 👍 Useful for singing with bands

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work, recording issues
- 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
- 🐛 Horizontal flip doesn't work
- 🐛 Settings menu broken on iPad
- 🐛 Can't control text size or scroll speed

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade to Gold doesn't work as advertised
- Recording stops randomly, max 1 minute
- App crashes when trying to use features
- Settings menu not functional on iPad

**Requested features**

- Save custom scroll speed per script
- Disable screen lock during use
- Horizontal mode support on iPhone
- Better customer support and refund options


### FloatText

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floattext/id1548261498)

This app acts as a teleprompter, allowing you to place customizable text anywhere on your screen. Read your script while recording yourself for professional-looking videos without memorizing lines.

**Highlights:** Place scripts anywhere on screen, Customizable text size and color, Adjustable scroll speed, Save and manage scripts, Full customizable teleprompter screen, Adjustable side margins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FloatText Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| FloatText - Teleprompter Pro | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| FloatText Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Helpful for work/content creation
- 👍 Convenient to use
- 👍 Great features
- 👍 Useful for YouTubers/TikTokers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes or freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Locked features until 5-star review
- 🔒 Locked features until paid upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- Camera stops recording when app is running
- Text resizing/speed issues
- Buttons/features not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with iOS 16.2

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Improved camera integration
- More customization options
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ▶Teleprompter free?

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

### Is FloatText free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ▶Teleprompter or FloatText?

FloatText is rated higher. ▶Teleprompter averages 4.1 out of 5 from 534 ratings, while FloatText averages 4.7 from 332 ratings.

### Do ▶Teleprompter or FloatText have ads?

FloatText shows ads; ▶Teleprompter does not.

### Which is updated more often, ▶Teleprompter or FloatText?

▶Teleprompter ships an update every 3 days, and FloatText every 2 weeks. Most recently, ▶Teleprompter was updated on October 1, 2026 and FloatText on September 29, 2026.

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