ActorCue vs ActOnCue Reader & Line Learner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ActorCue
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ActorCue is a line reader built for learning lines, self-tapes, auditions, and rehearsal. Have your reader record the scene whenever they’re available and send you the audio. Import the recording into ActorCue and automatically separate it into individual reader lines to build your scene. Then rehearse whenever you’re ready. Speak naturally and ActorCue listens as you perform, advances through the scene, and plays your reader’s lines at the right time. No scheduling a live call. No reader standing off camera. No robotic AI scene partner required. Need to start now? Record the reader lines yourself and begin rehearsing immediately. Replace them with your real reader’s audio anytime. — BUILD SCENES FAST — ALL AT ONCE Import or record all reader lines in one take and let ActorCue build the scene for you. ActorCue automatically separates the recording into individual lines, turning a single recording into a scene you can rehearse again and again. — LEARN & REHEARSE YOUR WAY — SCENECUE VIEW Keep your active line centered and highlighted as you rehearse. See your lines, reader lines, cue words, countdown, and listening status at a glance. Follow the scene as you practice, learn your lines, and work toward performing without relying on the script. PERFORMANCE MODE Run the scene hands-free with director-style controls. Say “call action” to begin. ActorCue listens as you perform, advances with your lines, and plays your reader’s audio at the right moments. Say “director line please” when you need your line or “director call cut” to stop. CUE MODE Assign a cue word to a reader line. When ActorCue hears your cue, it instantly plays the reader’s response. Great for learning lines, memorization, rehearsal, and self-tapes. TAP MODE No voice required. Tap to advance at your own pace — ideal for quiet environments, on-set review, or working through a scene beat by beat. — REAL READER AUDIO — Import recordings from another actor, friend, coach, or reader. They can record wherever and whenever it works for them — they don’t need ActorCue or a live call with you. Trim recordings, preview individual lines, and combine recorded audio with other line types. Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, and AAC. — MORE REHEARSAL TOOLS — TRANSCRIPTION Transcribe imported or recorded audio and get suggested cue words to speed up scene setup. SCRIPT VIEWER Import a PDF and keep your script available alongside your scene for quick reference. TEXT-TO-SPEECH Need a temporary reader? Use built-in voices to get started, then replace them with recorded reader audio anytime. — PERFECT FOR — • Learning & memorizing lines • Self-tapes & auditions • Film, TV & stage rehearsal • Scene study • Audition preparation • Rehearsing without a live reader — PRIVATE BY DEFAULT — No account required. Your scenes, scripts, recordings, and lines stay on your device. — ACTORCUE PRO — Unlock unlimited lines with ActorCue Pro. Start with a free trial and rehearse complete scenes without line limits. — SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION — ActorCue Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription at any time in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.actorcue.com/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://www.actorcue.com/termsofuse
ActOnCue Reader & Line Learner
This app provides actors with a 24/7 rehearsal partner for line learning, memorization, and self-taping. It can read any PDF script, offers interactive rehearsal modes, and includes a built-in teleprompter and recorder for casting-ready self-tapes.
- PDF script reading
- Interactive line learning
- Customizable reader voices
- In-app self-tape recorder
- Built-in teleprompter
- Active memorization techniques
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No reader? No problem. Run your lines anytime with ActOnCue. LOVED BY ACTORS: - 24/7 rehearsal partner - helps to read your script, learn lines and record your self-tape. - Perfect for TV & Film, Theatre, and Commercials. - Essential for line learning, rehearsal prep, and auditions. THE READER: - Reads any PDF script. - BYOR: Bring your own recordings - ask your friend to record your lines or let our reader generate audio automatically. - Interactive: The reader listens to you and speaks your cue lines automatically. - Rich Voice Library: Choose from dozens of voices, accents, and tones to match the character. - Customizable: Add pauses, tweak speech patterns, and adjust timing to create a realistic scene environment. SELF TAPE: - In-app Selftape Recorder: Casting-ready selftapes in minutes - never miss another deadline. - Built-in Teleprompter: Deliver every line word for word, without learning lines. - All-in-One Recording: The app acts as your reader, prompter, and camera simultaneously. LEARN LINES: - 100% free line learning tools - Memorize lines in half the time using proven line learning techniques. - Active Memorization: Selectively hide parts of words, or whole lines to test your recall. Hide and show parts of the lines on demand - Interactive Rehearsal: Learn lines by simply playing the scene in the background, or while walking your dog or doing chores. BUILT FOR ACTORS: - Instant Rehearsals: Just drop in your PDF and go. - Cross-Platform: Rehearse on the web, finish on your phone. Works on any screen size. - Zero Excuses: Available 24/7, never late, and never tired. GREAT VALUE PRICING: - Free line learning, listening and table read sessions - Free to bring and use your own recordings - $0.35/hour of interactive self tape sessions, $0.19/min of generated voices Stop planning your next rehearsal. Start rehearsing instead. Download now to try for free with $1 free credit. Keywords: ActOnCue, Learn Lines, Self Tape Reader For more information, visit https://actoncue.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ActOnCue Reader & Line Learner at every 5 days against ActorCue's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. ActorCue sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and ActOnCue Reader & Line Learner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ActorCue ships an update every 3 weeks, ActOnCue Reader & Line Learner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ActorCue | ActOnCue Reader & Line Learner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (74 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 74 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Taylor Simmons | Learning Bytes |
In-app purchases
ActorCue
- ActorCue Pro3 Days trial$5.991 Month
ActOnCue Reader & Line Learner
- 40,000 credits$19.99
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