# FloatText vs OnTake Teleprompter & Captions

The clearest difference is monetization model: OnTake Teleprompter & Captions at free with in-app purchases against FloatText's subscription. OnTake Teleprompter & Captions also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). FloatText's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 65%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FloatText sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and OnTake Teleprompter & Captions sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 FloatText against 4.8 for OnTake Teleprompter & Captions. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 334 and 561 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of FloatText's written reviews are positive against 65% of OnTake Teleprompter & Captions's.

FloatText ships an update every 3 weeks, OnTake Teleprompter & Captions every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FloatText | OnTake Teleprompter & Captions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floattext/id1548261498/reviews) | **[4.8 (561 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontake-teleprompter-and-captions/id1626361311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 334 | **561** |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 64.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 28 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [东方 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/887007968) | [Dasas Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587347705) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### OnTake Teleprompter & Captions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontake-teleprompter-and-captions/id1626361311)

Record professional-looking videos with an on-screen teleprompter. Easily read scripts, lyrics, or speeches while filming, maintaining perfect eye contact. Offers quick post-editing features like cropping and adding intros/outros.

**Highlights:** On-screen teleprompter, Video recording, Adjustable scroll speed, Script import (DOCX, PDF, TXT), One-tap cropping, Customizable countdown, Pause/Resume recording

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Teleprompter Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Teleprompter Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Teleprompter | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium Teleprompter | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Teleprompter Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Teleprompter 7D | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Teleprompter 3D | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Access | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful teleprompter feature
- 💡 Allows recording of video
- 🤩 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Storage issues with recordings
- 🔋 Phone shuts off during use
- 💰 Ads and paid subscription required
- 🚫 Unable to delete recordings

**Reported bugs**

- Video disappearing after recording
- Unable to save or export video

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to adjust camera exposure


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FloatText free?

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

### Is OnTake Teleprompter & Captions free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FloatText or OnTake Teleprompter & Captions?

OnTake Teleprompter & Captions is rated higher. FloatText averages 4.7 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while OnTake Teleprompter & Captions averages 4.8 from 561 ratings.

### Do FloatText or OnTake Teleprompter & Captions have ads?

Both FloatText and OnTake Teleprompter & Captions show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FloatText or OnTake Teleprompter & Captions?

FloatText ships an update every 3 weeks, and OnTake Teleprompter & Captions every 11 days. Most recently, FloatText was updated on October 25, 2026 and OnTake Teleprompter & Captions on October 25, 2026.

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