Teleprompter Script Reader vs Pontus Viewfinder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Teleprompter Script Reader
Record polished videos by reading your script directly on your device. This app offers adjustable scrolling speeds, text formatting, and hands-free control for seamless content creation. Save and organize your recorded takes for easy review and retakes.
- Adjustable script scrolling speed (WPM)
- Record video up to 4K
- Import various script file formats
- Hands-free control with Bluetooth devices
- Organized takes library
- Customizable text appearance
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Stop memorizing scripts and losing your place. ProPromptor turns your iPhone or iPad into a complete teleprompter and video studio, so you can look at the camera, speak with confidence, and record polished videos in fewer takes. CREATE BETTER VIDEOS, FASTER Read your script beside the camera while ProPromptor scrolls at your pace. Fine-tune the speed in exact WPM, choose a target duration, adjust the text size and margins, and use a countdown to get ready before recording. RECORD WHILE YOU READ Capture video directly in ProPromptor in portrait or landscape. Choose the quality that fits your workflow, up to 4K when supported by your device. NEW: YOUR TAKES, ORGANIZED Every successful take is saved in your Takes library with its thumbnail, script, date, duration, and file size. Watch it, rename it, share it, save it to Photos, or tap Retake to record again immediately, without deleting the previous version. SMOOTH, COMFORTABLE READING • Smooth continuous scrolling • Exact WPM and target-duration modes • Adjustable font size, margins, colors, and reading guide • Mirror and vertical flip for teleprompter glass • Portrait and landscape support • Countdown and saved settings for each script • Pagination mode for a page-by-page workflow IMPORT AND FORMAT YOUR SCRIPTS Import PDF, DOCX, TXT, Markdown, and other supported files. Write directly in the rich text editor and use headings, bold, italics, lists, and colors to make emphasis and delivery cues easy to see. HANDS-FREE CONTROL Use supported Bluetooth keyboards, presentation remotes, and game controllers to play, pause, restart, or adjust your prompt without touching the screen. MADE FOR • YouTube, TikTok, Reels, and Shorts • Tutorials and online courses • Speeches, sermons, and presentations • Sales, training, and business updates • Podcasts, voice-overs, and self-tapes • Coaches, teachers, creators, founders, and teams WHY PROPROMPTOR? Because the best take is the one where you sound like yourself. ProPromptor helps you keep eye contact, stay on message, and recover quickly when you want another attempt. No watermark. Less memorizing. More confident takes. Download ProPromptor and turn your iPhone or iPad into a teleprompter studio you can take anywhere. Some features require an optional ProPromptor Premium subscription. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when your purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://propromptor.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://propromptor.com/terms
Pontus Viewfinder
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Point your iPhone at a location and see exactly where the sun and moon will be live in AR through the precise lens you will be shooting with. Viewfinder combines astronomy grade solar and lunar tracking with lens accurate framing so you can scout smarter, plan your light, and arrive on set already knowing your shots. • AR SOLAR TRACKER & MOON TRACKER A live AR sun and moon overlay sits directly on the camera feed using GPS, compass, and motion data. The celestial bodies position is calculated using the NOAA algorithm based on Jean Meeus Astronomical Algorithms accurate to +/-0.01 anywhere on Earth with atmospheric refraction applied so it matches what you see. The Moon tracking is currently in Beta and I need feedback from the community to verify that it works. * Real time sun and moon disk in frame with an edge arrow when they are outside your shot * Light phase readout Golden Hour, Blue Hour etc * Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset times for your exact GPS location * Time travel mode to preview any date and time * Saved frames include sun and moon position, compass bearing, altitude, light phase and timestamp • SHADEMAP Pick your location, using Apple's own data Pontus Viewfinder figures out where the shadows created by buildings will depending on an exact date and time. This feature is in beta and feedback is very welcome! • LENS ACCURATE FRAMING Pick a sensor format, focal length, and aspect ratio. Viewfinder matches the iPhone camera to that angle of view. The app automatically selects Ultra Wide, Wide, or Telephoto. • CAMERA DATABASE A professional camera database with over 600 cameras including industry systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, Canon, Blackmagic Design, Nikon, and more. Every camera includes accurate sensor size data and format classification, from Full Frame and Super 35 down to APS C, Micro Four Thirds, and Medium Format systems. Use the database to match real world cameras, compare systems, and plan framing with production level accuracy. • SENSOR SIZES Medium Format, Full Frame, Super 35, APS C, Micro Four Thirds Custom focal lengths supported, plus free focal length mode where you can set any lens value you want. • ASPECT RATIOS Cinema 2.39:1, 2.35:1, 2.00:1, 1.85:1, 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 Social 9:16, 4:5, 1:1 Anamorphic 2.39:1, 1.33x on 16:9, 2.66:1 Custom aspect ratios supported • FRAMING OVERLAY AND HUD Multiple toggleable overlays for framing and composition Revised photo data UI for clearer shooting information • SHOT LIST PROJECTS Save frames into projects, build shot lists, and export to PDF Improved PDF export formatting for production use • PHOTO DATA AND EXIF Accurate EXIF writing with GPS data embedded in captured frames Cleaner photo data interface for reviewing and managing shots • CUSTOMIZATION Custom UI colour options Improved UI scaling across devices Optimised layout for readability and consistency • BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS Designed for cinematographers, directors, camera operators, and content creators who need a fast accurate previs tool on location. Requires iPhone with iOS 17 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Teleprompter Script Reader at Free against Pontus Viewfinder's $12.99. Teleprompter Script Reader also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Pontus Viewfinder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). 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
Teleprompter Script Reader is free to download; Pontus Viewfinder costs $12.99 up front. Teleprompter Script Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Pontus Viewfinder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Teleprompter Script Reader ships an update every 2 months, Pontus Viewfinder every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Teleprompter Script Reader | Pontus Viewfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $12.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #193 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | sylvain loirat | Pontus Magnusson |
In-app purchases
Teleprompter Script Reader
- Monthly Pro Full Access3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Yearly Pro Full Access3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Pontus Viewfinder
No in-app purchases
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