dvPrompter Plus vs FloatText
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
dvPrompter Plus
This teleprompter app offers a robust scripting and control experience for iPhone and iPad. It features a rich text editor, flexible control options via remote or IP, and supports external displays. Optional in-app purchases unlock advanced features like playlist support and real-time editing.
- Rich text editor with font and image support
- Remote control via IP or Bluetooth
- External display output via HDMI/wireless casting
- Playlist creation for scripts and slides
- Real-time script editing
- Synchronization of multiple devices via IP
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dv Prompter Plus is a full function teleprompter scripting application suitable for Apple iPhone and iPad devices. Combined with the Datavideo TP range of teleprompters, your Apple device is mounted on or off-camera in a professional rig. All hardware products are available from the global network of Datavideo resellers which can be found at www.datavideo.com. The Plus version of dv Prompter offers the following features: Flexible control options - dvPrompter Plus supports direct talent led control via our WR-500 Wired/Bluetooth remote control or remote control via IP using any web browser (in app purchase required for IP control). Both options allow you to pause and resume the scroll, increase and decrease speed, increase and decrease font size, jump to specific points within the script (break markers) and switch between scripts in a playlist. Multi Language support Powerful rich text editor - Change the font size, type, colour, and justification on a per script basis and even use multiple different fonts within a single script. The editor also has support for embedding images. External display mode with support for HDMI adapters and wireless casting Timer function The optional in app purchase enables the following professional features: Playlist support - Create a playlist containing multiple text-based script or slides, playlists can be automatic or manual. Easy control and monitoring via Ethernet - Control and monitor the prompter over a local network using any device with a modern web browser, Load, reload and control scripts over a local network. All control functions can be assigned custom keyboard shortcuts. Synchronize multiple devices via IP - Mirror the master teleprompters screen to multiple slave devices using our unique IP synchronisation technology Supports PowerPoint and Keynote slides - In addition to text-based scripts you can now import your Powerpoint or Keynote presentation slides via the web interface, slides can be controlled using the hardware WR-500 control or the web based remote control interface. dvPrompter Plus supports seamlessly switching between text-based scripts and slides, you can even add slides and text-based scripts to a playlist. dvPrompter Plus supports mirroring slides in real time so your content is the right way around even when viewed via the mirror glass. Real Time Editing - Interrupt live broadcasts with breaking news or urgent updates, simply modify the script via the web interface and watch it update in real time.
FloatText
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.
- Place scripts anywhere on screen
- Customizable text size and color
- Adjustable scroll speed
- Save and manage scripts
- Full customizable teleprompter screen
- Adjustable side margins
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Float your script anywhere — now with 4K, Voice-Follow, and full rotation. FloatText is a teleprompter that floats your script over any app, follows your voice as you speak, and records sharp video. Version 4.0 adds Script Challenge: read a script aloud, get scored, and level up. TELEPROMPTER & RECORDING • Floating Prompter — keep your script on screen over other apps with picture in picture, and place it where you want. • Voice Follow — the script scrolls as you speak. Choose Classic or Adaptive read-along. • Auto Scroll — set your speed; guide-line and highlight modes for easier reading. • Portrait & Landscape — the prompter rotates with you. • Full-Screen Prompter — focus on your script with nothing else on screen. • Style It Your Way — font size, colours, alignment, line spacing, background opacity and a countdown. • 4K Recording — with the script right under the camera while you record. • Scripts & Recordings — save, reuse and organise your scripts and videos in the app. WHO IT’S FOR • YouTube creators and vloggers • TikTok and short-video creators • Streamers and presenters • Teachers and online course creators • Mobile journalists and reporters • Marketers and content teams • Anyone practising clear, confident speaking Challenge scoring uses on-device speech recognition and requires iOS 26 or later. On earlier versions you can still read and record challenges for practice. Have ideas or feedback? Email: app@floattext.com SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Subscribe to FloatText Pro for unlimited scripts, longer recordings, unlimited Voice Follow and floating prompter, and 4K recording. • Subscription options: Monthly / Half-yearly / Yearly • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. • If you cancel, your subscription remains active until the end of the current billing period. • Any unused portion of a free trial (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.floattext.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.floattext.com/terms.html
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Verdict
dvPrompter Plus and FloatText both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of FloatText's written reviews are positive against 48% of dvPrompter Plus's. FloatText also leads on ratings volume (334 vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). dvPrompter Plus's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. dvPrompter Plus 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 — 4.6 for dvPrompter Plus against 4.7 for FloatText. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FloatText has 334 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of dvPrompter Plus's written reviews are positive against 86% of FloatText's.
dvPrompter Plus ships an update every 2 months, FloatText every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | dvPrompter Plus | FloatText |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (10 ratings) | 4.7 (334 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | 85.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 334 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | dv Solutions Ltd | 东方 刘 |
Customer experience
dvPrompter Plus
FloatText
Bugs and requests
dvPrompter Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
FloatText
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- Free trial option
- Improved camera integration
- More customization options
- Better customer support
In-app purchases
dvPrompter Plus
- Web Interface$16.99
FloatText
- FloatText Pro$9.991 Month
- FloatText - Teleprompter Pro$39.996 Months
- FloatText Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
Questions
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