Comparison

Telepromptr vs Teleprompter Automatic

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

Head to head
About

Telepromptr

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
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Telepromptr is your best solution for a simple, professional Teleprompter app. No account needed... Just type, import or paste your text and start in seconds. Over 11 years on the App Store, and featured on the App Store "Make a Film with iPad" promotion. Now, re-imagined with a modern design and a suite of new features. Telepromptr is designed to be lightweight, reliable and versatile. Perfect for video production, presenting, speaking, meetings, music performances and more! Key features • Simple & intuitive design • Portrait & Landscape support on all devices • Record Video • Mirroring (no upgrade required) • Remote Control with a keyboard or any compatible controller • Text: Adjust the colours, size, font and line spacing • Easy Markdown formatting for bold/italic • Import Word, PDF, plain text and Markdown documents • Eyeline Mode aligns the text beside your camera for better eye contact • Save and re-use Style Presets • See your words per minute and time remaining • Output to connected displays via AirPlay or HDMI • Add a countdown timer before scrolling starts The optional Pro upgrade is available as a one-time in-app purchase forever, or as a subscription. If you chose to subscribe (optional), you can cancel anytime within the app, or from your Apple ID settings. Privacy policy: https://telepromptr.com/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Teleprompter Automatic

This app helps you create professional videos with automatic text scrolling. It offers features like script importing, text mirroring, and video editing tools. Enhance your content with custom logos, backgrounds, and special effects for polished social media posts and presentations.

Highlights
  • Automatic text scrolling
  • Script importing
  • Text mirroring
  • Video editing (trim, flip, rotate)
  • Auto subtitles with translation
  • Custom logos and backgrounds
  • Special effects filters
Features
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Record confident videos without memorizing your script. Teleprompter Automatic keeps your text near the camera and scrolls it by voice, fixed speed, reading time, or words per minute. Record, rehearse, edit, add subtitles, or stream live—all from one app. READ AT YOUR PACE • Voice Scrolling listens to your speech and advances the script as you speak. • Use Fixed Speed, set a total reading time with Timed Scrolling, or set your pace in words per minute. • Adjust speed during your take, set a countdown, and mirror text horizontally or vertically. • Customize fonts, size, color, alignment, line spacing, and the Reader’s size and position. • Control scrolling and recording from Apple Watch, Web Remote, a paired keyboard, or a game controller. RECORD, REHEARSE, OR GO LIVE • Record video with the front or rear camera while reading directly from your screen. • Capture audio-only sessions with microphone selection and a detailed playback waveform. • Fine-tune supported camera options including resolution, frame rate, HDR, stabilization, zoom, filters, and microphone input. • Use Practice mode for a private rehearsal, then decide whether to save or delete the recording. • Stream from the Reader with platform presets, direct YouTube setup, or a custom RTMP/RTMPS connection. BUILD A BETTER SCRIPT LIBRARY • Write or paste text, import PDF, DOCX, and text files, or create a first draft with AI. • Organize scripts in folders and personalize their formatting for easier reading. • Sign in to sync your script and recording library with the cloud. EDIT AND SHARE YOUR CONTENT • Trim, rotate, resize, change speed, combine clips, and prepare videos for different aspect ratios. • Add text, images, a logo, watermark, filters, or a blurred or replacement background. • Generate subtitles from speech, translate them into another language, and customize their style and placement. • Export your finished video or share audio recordings from the app. From quick social videos and lessons to presentations, product demos, interviews, sermons, and live broadcasts, Teleprompter Automatic helps you keep eye contact and deliver every line with confidence. Open your script, press record, and tell your story without losing your place. Privacy Policy: https://teleprompter.pw/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://teleprompter.pw/terms/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Telepromptr4 screens
Teleprompter Automatic4 screens

Verdict

The call

Telepromptr and Teleprompter Automatic both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 54% of Telepromptr's written reviews are positive against 28% of Teleprompter Automatic's. Telepromptr also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 255). Teleprompter Automatic's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Telepromptr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Teleprompter Automatic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Telepromptr against 4.7 for Teleprompter Automatic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Telepromptr has 1.3K ratings behind it against 255, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Telepromptr's written reviews are positive against 28% of Teleprompter Automatic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Telepromptr ships an update monthly, Teleprompter Automatic every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Telepromptr versus Teleprompter Automatic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelepromptrTeleprompter Automatic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings)4.7 (255 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews — better27.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better255
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeleprompter Apps LtdApp Box

Customer experience

Telepromptr

All ratings1,290 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews369 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative38.8%

Teleprompter Automatic

All ratings255 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative67.1%

Bugs and requests

Telepromptr

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Better error handling and feedback for importing files

Teleprompter Automatic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Telepromptr

Subscriptions1
  • Telepromptr Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Telepromptr Pro$59.99
4 purchases

Teleprompter Automatic

Subscriptions3
  • Teleprompter Premium Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Teleprompter Premium Annual3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Full access for one year$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Teleprompter Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Telepromptr free?
Telepromptr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Teleprompter Automatic free?
Teleprompter Automatic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Telepromptr or Teleprompter Automatic?
Teleprompter Automatic is rated higher. Telepromptr averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Teleprompter Automatic averages 4.7 from 255 ratings.
Do Telepromptr or Teleprompter Automatic have ads?
Neither Telepromptr nor Teleprompter Automatic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Telepromptr or Teleprompter Automatic?
Telepromptr ships an update monthly, and Teleprompter Automatic every 6 days. Most recently, Telepromptr was updated on September 24, 2026 and Teleprompter Automatic on September 22, 2026.

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