ActOnCue Reader & Line Learner vs Counterpart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Counterpart
This app helps actors rehearse and memorize lines using smart voice technology. It actively listens as you speak, advancing scenes to create a realistic flow for auditions, performances, and self-tapes. Import scripts directly and customize your rehearsal experience.
- Smart voice recognition for line prompting
- Realistic scene advancement
- Import PDF scripts with OCR
- Customizable cue words and reader audio
- Automatic flashcard generation
- Share reader lines with friends
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Counterpart is the acting app designed to change how actors rehearse, memorize lines, and prepare for auditions, performances, and self tapes. Running a scene in Counterpart feels like running lines with a real reader. Instead of stopping to scroll, reread, or prompt yourself, Counterpart actively listens to you and advances the scene at the exact moment you finish speaking. This allows you to rehearse continuously, stay present in the moment, and memorize your script faster and more naturally. Whether you are preparing for an audition, practicing a cold read, or refining a performance, Counterpart helps you run lines efficiently and rehearse with intention - anytime, anywhere. RUN LINES, POWERED BY SMART VOICE TECHNOLOGY Counterpart uses specialized voice recognition technology built specifically for actors. The app listens for the Cue Word of your line (by default, the final word of your dialogue). Once that cue word is spoken, Counterpart advances the scene and plays the next line. This creates a realistic rehearsal flow that mirrors running lines with a partner, allowing you to focus on performance instead of mechanics. For your line reader, you can choose: * Your own recorded voice * A friend’s voice * High-quality AI text-to-speech for conversational rehearsing This flexibility makes Counterpart a powerful rehearsal pro tool whether you are memorizing lines, practicing pacing, or working through a cold read on short notice. All your data stays with you on Counterpart. We do not provide data to any third party buyers. If you would like to request the deletion of your data, email hello@counterpart.actor YOUR SCRIPTS WORK WITH COUNTERPART Import any PDF script directly into the app. Counterpart supports standard scripts, scanned pages, and sides from auditions, even if they come straight from Actors Access or casting emails, watermarked or not. Using advanced optical character recognition (OCR), Counterpart analyzes up to 10 pages at a time, identifying: * Your dialogue * Other characters’ lines * Stage directions and action This means you can rehearse real material immediately, without manual formatting or copy-pasting. REHEARSE YOUR WAY Counterpart gives you complete control over how you rehearse and memorize your script. You can: * Edit dialogue and stage directions * Create beats to control pacing and intention * Change cue words to improve recognition or overlap dialogue * Modify or replace reader audio seamlessly If Counterpart ever struggles to hear a line, simply adjust the cue word to any word near the end of your dialogue and keep going. Prefer silent rehearsal on your commute? Counterpart also generates automatic flashcards for every scene, making it easy to memorize lines visually or review your script without speaking. HAVE FRIENDS READ FOR YOU, NO APP REQUIRED After importing a scene, you can share reader lines with a friend. They can record their dialogue directly in a browser - no download, no account. Their recordings instantly become your line reader audio, allowing you to run lines or tape even when no one is physically available. TRACK YOUR PRACTICE Tap into powerful insights about your rehearsal habits. For each scene, you can: * Add notes and tags * Assign a role and scene type * Track how often and how long you rehearse Your practice data syncs to an online dashboard at counterpart.actor/dashboard (BETA), where you can view patterns across auditions, self tapes, and long-term projects. Counterpart is built for actors who want to rehearse smarter, memorize lines faster, and show up confident. Run lines. Rehearse deeply. Perform better. For support, please visit https://www.counterpart.actor/support or contact us at hello@counterpart.actor End User License Agreement: https: //www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.counterpart.actor/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Counterpart at 4.7 against ActOnCue Reader & Line Learner's 4.4. Counterpart also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. ActOnCue Reader & Line Learner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Counterpart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Counterpart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 92 and 97 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 64% and 63% positive.
ActOnCue Reader & Line Learner ships an update weekly, Counterpart every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | ActOnCue Reader & Line Learner | Counterpart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (92 ratings) | 4.7 (97 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better | 63.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 92 | 97 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | Learning Bytes | Alexander Finch |
Customer experience
ActOnCue Reader & Line Learner
Counterpart
In-app purchases
ActOnCue Reader & Line Learner
- 40,000 credits$19.99
Counterpart
- Counterpart Studio - Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Counterpart Studio - Yearly14 Days trial$58.991 Year
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