iOptIMS vs coldRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iOptIMS
Streamline inventory management with this app, enabling efficient stocktaking, order processing, and pricing updates. Access your data from anywhere and improve accuracy for large inventory control.
- Stock location management
- Worksheet for multiple products/suppliers
- Support for multiple databases
- Detailed pricing information and control
- Integrated PO worksheet
- Goods receiving with error minimization
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Optemizer Mobile for iPhone offers fast and efficient integration to your Optemizer Inventory Management system. Stock Location Management fast and efficient stocktaking and inward goods, move your stock in to your customers hands faster. Worksheets to save time ability to work on multiple products for multiple suppliers in the same screen. Designed for large inventory control. • Support Multiple Databases from a new Personal Connection List. • Increased Data Security using optional Encryption and Data Compression abilities. Connectivity • Access Your Information Anywhere. • Supports Multiple Local and Remote Database connectivity. • Live Updating. • Please contact Pacsoft for a compatible Laser scanner shoe for your device. Stock Control • Multiple Search Criteria. • Detailed Stock Status. • Sales History incorporating Graphic. • Stock Location Control. • Bin Movement – Move Bin Locations Seamlessly. • Minimizes Timing Errors (Batch versus Live). • Increased Accuracy. Pricing • Detailed Pricing Information. • Price Control – Create Price Updates on the fly. • Ability to alter Retail, Cost, GP% or Markup%. • Maintain Margin on Stock. • Create Multiple Price Updates Based on Date or Operator. • Easily add Products to the Label Queue. Ordering • Integrated PO Worksheet. • Simplified Fast Ordering. • Purchasing Information. • Update Ordering Parameters. Goods Receiving • Minimize Receiving Errors. • Live and Mobile. • Fast and Efficient. Requirements: • TO USE THIS APP YOU MUST HAVE a) PACSOFT OPTEMIZER (Ver. 2.2.3.137 and above) b) PACSOFT COMMUNICATIONS MODULE (Ver. 2.0.2.32+) - CONTACT PACSOFT FOR FURTHER DETAILS – • REQUIRES iPhone 4 or higher / iPod 4th Gen. or above
coldRead
This app helps actors memorize and rehearse lines independently. It acts as a digital scene partner, offering customizable playback and a teleprompter for efficient practice. Perfect for self-taping auditions or on-the-go rehearsal.
- Interactive line reading
- Memorization teleprompter
- Customizable playback speed and pitch
- Offline functionality
- Self-taping tool
- Line and folder sharing
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Smart, interactive must-have app made for actors by an actor. coldRead runs lines with users by responding to their cues just like a real reader would. Memorize, rehearse, and self-tape all by yourself. No internet connection, no email address, and no annoying signing-up process required. The lines you record aren’t sent or synced to the cloud - they stay on your device. Speech recognition happens on the device as well. coldRead runs on iPhones, iPads, and silicon (M-chip) Macs. coldRead Remote app is available for Apple Watch. Stop bothering your friends to read with you. Don’t spend money on time-limiting recording studios. Save money. Be independent. Save time. • EASY TO USE Record each line of your script and you’re all set. Lines will be transcribed as you record them. • ACTS AS YOUR READER When you say the very last word of your line (the cue), coldRead will “read” the following line back to you, just like a real reader would. • YOU ARE IN CONTROL Rehearse anywhere and anytime you want. Change the pitch, speed up or slow down. Be loud or be quiet. It will follow along. • BUILT-IN TELEPROMPTER Memorize your lines quickly and efficiently. Use the built-in teleprompter until you’re off-book. • SELF-TAPE Put yourself on tape for that last-minute audition or before you get into the room with a casting director. Take as many takes as you need, and take as much time as you want. Exchange lines or folders with your friends in just a few taps, or change the pitch to make your voice sound different. With coldReader available in your pocket 24/7, you’ll be always ready, well prepared, and confident. Proudly designed, built, and maintained in California, US. Languages supported: English (US, GB, CA, IN, AU), Spanish (US, ES, MX), Italian, Portuguese (BR), Russian, Turkish, Chinese (MN, CA), German, French, Korean, Japanese. Check out our video tutorial and FAQ page at www.coldreadapp.com/help. BE YOUR BEST SELF! Get coldRead for free today! You can play up to 8 lines for free. That covers most co-star auditions. For unlimited access, please subscribe. Send your questions, feature requests, or feedback to info@coldreadapp.com. Try coldRead unlimited access free for 1 week. If you enjoy your coldRead unlimited access trial, do nothing and your subscription will automatically continue. You can choose Yearly (1 Year), Trimonthly (3 months), or Monthly plan. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Account will be charged for renewal then-applicable subscription price within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication. Terms of Use at http://www.coldreadapp.com/terms. 2243563624435672
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: coldRead at Free against iOptIMS's $99.99. coldRead also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (42% vs 0%). iOptIMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On ads 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
coldRead is free to download; iOptIMS costs $99.99 up front. coldRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. iOptIMS asks for nothing beyond the download.
coldRead holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: coldRead has 3.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iOptIMS's written reviews are positive against 42% of coldRead's.
iOptIMS ships an update every 3 months, coldRead every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iOptIMS | coldRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.4 (3.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 41.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pacsoft Australia Pty. Ltd. | Miljan Milosevic |
Customer experience
iOptIMS
coldRead
Bugs and requests
iOptIMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
coldRead
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inconsistent cue word recognition
- Video recording issues
- Subscription problems
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Offline mode limitations
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to import scripts
- More customization options
- Better integration with Apple Watch
- Improved cue word detection
- Organizational features like folders
In-app purchases
iOptIMS
No in-app purchases
coldRead
- Unlimited 1 Month7 Days trial$10.991 Month
- Unlimited 3 Months7 Days trial$26.993 Months
- Unlimited 1 Year7 Days trial$83.991 Year
- One Year$99.99
Questions
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