Comparison

PromptSmart+ Remote Control vs The Self Recording App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PromptSmart+ Remote Control

Features
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Connect to the prompter app PromptSmart+ to adjust the position of the text up/down one line, scroll continuously with a long press, go back to the top, and see what the talent sees in mirrored mode. PromptSmart+ Remote is a companion app to the PromptSmart+ teleprompter app (subscription required) that lets you control the scrolling of your content with a simple tap of your finger to move it forward or backward, start/stop your presentations, and return to the beginning. The Remote Control allows you to mirror the screen of your prompter display so that the content of the teleprompter display can be viewed and re-positioned from a distance.

About

The Self Recording App

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Look straight into the lens, sound natural, and never lose your words - all in one app. The Self Recording App is the teleprompter + video recorder built for the way we actually create content today. Whether you’re recording a reel, a TikTok, a course clip, or a sales video - this is your secret weapon for speaking fluently, looking confident, and keeping your audience hooked. Why you’ll love it β€’ Talk without fumbling – paste or type your script, set your pace, and let the words glide by while you stay locked on the camera. β€’ Front or back camera – film yourself or flip it to record something else while still reading your script. β€’ Pause & go – stop mid-sentence, breathe, fix your hair, then pick up exactly where you left off. β€’ Dial it in – fine-tune white balance and exposure so your shots look polished without post-editing. β€’ Prompt your way – choose smooth scroll, auto-paging chunks, or full manual mode where you control everything with swipes or taps. Why you need this Social media moves fast. People scroll in seconds. The difference between someone watching all the way through or swiping away is whether you sound confident, clear, and human. The Self Recording App helps you: β€’ Keep your eyes near the lens so you connect with viewers β€’ Hit your points without rambling or forgetting β€’ Avoid awkward re-takes from flubbed lines β€’ Post more often because recording feels easy instead of stressful How it works 1. Write or paste your script. 2. Pick your prompt style: smooth scroll, auto-paging chunks, or manual scrolling/tapping. 3. Adjust text size and speed to match your speaking style. 4. Hit record - with either camera - and let your words flow. 5. Pause anytime, continue when ready, and your video is saved to Photos. Whether you’re a creator, coach, student, entrepreneur, or just someone with something to say - The Self Recording App makes sure you say it well.

Screenshots

PromptSmart+ Remote Control4 screens
The Self Recording App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Self Recording App at weekly against PromptSmart+ Remote Control's every 20 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PromptSmart+ Remote Control ships an update every 20 months, The Self Recording App weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
PromptSmart+ Remote Control versus The Self Recording App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPromptSmart+ Remote ControlThe Self Recording App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size80 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPromptSmartAlexey Demidov

In-app purchases

None

PromptSmart+ Remote Control

No in-app purchases

None

The Self Recording App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PromptSmart+ Remote Control free?
PromptSmart+ Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Self Recording App free?
The Self Recording App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PromptSmart+ Remote Control or The Self Recording App have ads?
Neither PromptSmart+ Remote Control nor The Self Recording App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PromptSmart+ Remote Control or The Self Recording App?
PromptSmart+ Remote Control ships an update every 20 months, and The Self Recording App weekly. Most recently, PromptSmart+ Remote Control was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Self Recording App on October 29, 2026.

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