# Telepromptr vs PromptSmart+

The clearest difference is monetization model: Telepromptr at free with in-app purchases against PromptSmart+'s subscription. Telepromptr also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 29%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Telepromptr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and PromptSmart+ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 Telepromptr against 4.5 for PromptSmart+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 560 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Telepromptr's written reviews are positive against 29% of PromptSmart+'s.

Telepromptr ships an update monthly, PromptSmart+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Telepromptr | PromptSmart+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telepromptr/id572401027/reviews)** | [4.5 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/promptsmart-plus/id1526733375/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 560 |
| Positive reviews | **54.4% of reviews** | 29.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 26 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teleprompter Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/415466783) | [PromptSmart](https://appshunter.io/developer/894811759) |

## What reviewers say

### Telepromptr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telepromptr/id572401027)

This app provides a professional teleprompter experience for video production and presentations. Easily import or type your scripts, customize text appearance, and utilize features like mirroring and eyeline mode for improved delivery. Record directly within the app and output to external displays.

**Highlights:** Mirroring text, Record video, Import various document types, Customizable text appearance, Remote control support, Eyeline mode, Output to external displays

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Telepromptr Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Telepromptr Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful features
- 💡 Helpful for presentations and videos
- 🚀 Seamless performance
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Importing text files can be problematic
- 🐛 Inconsistent scroll speed controls
- 🐛 Lack of portrait mode support
- 🐛 Buggy behavior and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth keyboard connectivity issues
- Inconsistent behavior when importing text files
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features
- Inability to delete or manage scripts
- Formatting problems with special characters

**Requested features**

- Ability to control the app remotely via Bluetooth or Apple Watch
- Improved text formatting options, including font color and background
- Playlist/library management for scripts
- Countdown timer before script starts
- Portrait mode support


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Telepromptr free?

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

### Is PromptSmart+ free?

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

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

Telepromptr is rated higher. Telepromptr averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while PromptSmart+ averages 4.5 from 560 ratings.

### Do Telepromptr or PromptSmart+ have ads?

Neither Telepromptr nor PromptSmart+ shows ads.

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

Telepromptr ships an update monthly, and PromptSmart+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Telepromptr was updated on October 18, 2026 and PromptSmart+ on October 17, 2026.

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