# Instant Prompter vs FloatText

The clearest difference is monetization model: Instant Prompter at free with in-app purchases against FloatText's subscription. Instant Prompter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). FloatText's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and ratings volume (332 vs 100). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instant Prompter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Instant Prompter against 4.7 for FloatText. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 100 and 332 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Instant Prompter's written reviews are positive against 86% of FloatText's.

Instant Prompter ships an update weekly, FloatText every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant Prompter | FloatText |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-prompter-teleprompter/id1502181268/reviews) | [4.7 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floattext/id1548261498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 100 | **332** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **85.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 34 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [东方 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/887007968) |

## What reviewers say

### Instant Prompter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-prompter-teleprompter/id1502181268)

This app acts as a professional teleprompter for recording videos. It allows users to input scripts that automatically scroll while recording, offering customizable text size and scroll speed for a polished look. Scripts can be saved for later use, and videos can be recorded in high quality and easily shared.

**Highlights:** Automatic script scrolling during video recording, Customizable text size and scroll speed, Save scripts for rehearsal and editing, High-quality video recording, Easy sharing and saving to camera roll, Apple Watch extension for remote control

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Insta Prompter Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 Instant Prompter free?

Instant Prompter 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, Instant Prompter or FloatText?

Instant Prompter and FloatText are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 100 and 332 ratings respectively.

### Do Instant Prompter or FloatText have ads?

FloatText shows ads; Instant Prompter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Instant Prompter or FloatText?

Instant Prompter ships an update weekly, and FloatText every 2 weeks. Most recently, Instant Prompter was updated on October 13, 2026 and FloatText on October 18, 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.*