# PromptSmart+ vs Teleprompter

The clearest difference is monetization model: Teleprompter at free with in-app purchases against PromptSmart+'s subscription. Teleprompter also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 560). PromptSmart+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PromptSmart+ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Teleprompter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.5 for PromptSmart+ against 4.6 for Teleprompter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 560 and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of PromptSmart+'s written reviews are positive against 31% of Teleprompter's.

PromptSmart+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Teleprompter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PromptSmart+ | Teleprompter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/promptsmart-plus/id1526733375/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teleprompter-floating-notes/id1559566851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 560 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **31.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PromptSmart](https://appshunter.io/developer/894811759) | [万其 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486072387) |

## What reviewers say

### PromptSmart+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/promptsmart-plus/id1526733375)

This app offers a patented teleprompter experience that automatically scrolls text based on your speech, stopping when you pause. It supports multiple languages and allows for on-device speech recognition for enhanced privacy and efficiency. Ideal for public speakers, content creators, and educators.

**Highlights:** VoiceTrack speech-recognition scrolling, Multi-language support, Offline speech recognition, Selfie Mode for video recording, Cloud script import/export, Adjustable text margins, Invert text for teleprompter glass

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PromptSmart+ Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| PromptSmart+ Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Italian language pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| English language pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Spanish language pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Portuguese language pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Russian language pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Turkish language pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Chinese Mandarin language pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great tool for filming
- 👍 Best teleprompter app
- 👍 Excellent for mobile
- 👍 Works well with voice notes
- 👍 Impressed with customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to cancel
- 🐛 Micro billing
- 🐛 Cut and paste issues
- 🐛 Far too expensive
- 🐛 Needs better UX

**Reported bugs**

- Cut and paste function does not correctly transfer punctuation
- App constantly crashes
- Voice tracking stopped working
- Login and password reset not working
- Help button/chat not responding

**Requested features**

- Add vertical inversion for mirrored text
- Improve UX and make it cheaper
- Add month-to-month subscription option
- Improve text readability with background options
- Add Spanish language support for voice tracking


### Teleprompter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teleprompter-floating-notes/id1559566851)

This app displays scripts on top of any other application, making it ideal for content creators and presenters. It offers features like AI assistance, video recording, and customizable text display for seamless presentations.

**Highlights:** Floating script display over any app, AI Mode for script assistance, Video recording functionality, Remote control support, Script import and iCloud sync, Customizable text and background

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access(Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access(Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for creating videos
- 💡 Useful AI voice recognition feature
- 🚀 Floating window functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy performance
- 🔍 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Difficult to control floating window
- 🔍 Speed adjustment issues
- 🔍 Poor sound quality in recordings

**Reported bugs**

- Text scrolling speed changes unexpectedly
- Floating window disappears when switching to camera app
- Inability to scroll back in text when in floating mode
- Inconsistent behavior when double-tapping floating window
- Recorded videos missing audio or having distorted sound

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause/resume text in floating mode
- Transparent background option for floating window
- Landscape mode support
- Improved text formatting options
- Ability to save and reopen scripts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PromptSmart+ free?

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

### Is Teleprompter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PromptSmart+ or Teleprompter?

Teleprompter is rated higher. PromptSmart+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 560 ratings, while Teleprompter averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do PromptSmart+ or Teleprompter have ads?

Teleprompter shows ads; PromptSmart+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, PromptSmart+ or Teleprompter?

PromptSmart+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Teleprompter every 3 weeks. Most recently, PromptSmart+ was updated on October 15, 2026 and Teleprompter on October 16, 2026.

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