Comparison

VidPrompter vs ScriptBeam

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

Head to head
About

VidPrompter

Features
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VidPrompter is the free teleprompter app that lets you read your script and record video at the same time — right from your phone. Whether you're filming TikToks, YouTube videos, online courses, presentations, or speeches, VidPrompter helps you deliver every line with confidence. No memorizing. No forgetting. Just hit record and read. HOW IT WORKS Write or paste your script, set your scroll speed, and tap record. VidPrompter displays your script on screen while your camera rolls. It's that simple. WHAT YOU GET — FREE - Teleprompter with adjustable scroll speed - Record video while reading your script - Import scripts from text files - Save up to 3 scripts - Adjustable font size - Portrait and landscape support - Works completely offline - No account required VIDPROMPTER PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock the full experience: - No watermark — export clean, professional videos - Unlimited scripts — save as many as you need - Custom colors — choose your own text and background colors - All future Pro features included WHO IS IT FOR? - Content creators filming for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram Reels - Public speakers and presenters who need confidence on stage - Teachers and educators creating video lessons - Business professionals recording sales pitches and training - Podcasters and vloggers who want to stay on script - Anyone who records videos and wants to look professional WHY VIDPROMPTER? Most teleprompter apps charge $90/year or more for basic features. VidPrompter gives you a fully functional teleprompter with video recording completely free. When you're ready for more, Pro costs less than a coffee per month. We built VidPrompter because we believe everyone deserves professional tools at a fair price. TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS - Position your phone at eye level for natural eye contact - Set the scroll speed to match your natural speaking pace - Use larger font sizes if your phone is further away - Practice once before your final take Terms of Use (EULA): https://free-teleprompter-video.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://free-teleprompter-video.com/privacy/

About

ScriptBeam

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ScriptBeam is a voice-follow teleprompter for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Speech recognition keeps your place as you speak. Prompt and record video together, mirror text for professional teleprompter rigs, and control prompting from another nearby Apple device. Choose Lifetime Pro once to unlock all three platforms with the same Apple ID. Write in the app or import from Files and iCloud Drive. Prompt at a fixed speed, finish on time, follow a target speaking pace, or let Apple Speech keep your place as you read. Voice Follow highlights your current line and keeps it comfortably in view. Professional prompting features: • Independent horizontal and vertical mirroring for beam-splitter rigs • Font size, weight, alignment, spacing, margins, focus position, and colors • Countdown, progress, elapsed and remaining time, chapter markers, and paragraph jumps • Front/rear camera recording with simultaneous Voice Follow, take review, Photos save, and system sharing • Private iCloud sync for scripts and settings across your Apple devices • One app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with encrypted nearby-device remote control • Controls compatible with keyboards, presentation remotes, and foot pedals • Plain-text export and versioned full-library backup and restore • Local-first script storage with no app-owned transcription server Try every Pro feature for 7 days without automatic renewal. Then choose flexible monthly access or a one-time Lifetime Pro purchase. Prices are localized by Apple; subscriptions can be managed in your Apple account and eligible purchases can be restored. Speech recognition is provided by Apple Speech. On-device availability depends on the selected language, device, and installed system models. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VidPrompter4 screens
ScriptBeam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VidPrompter at 15.1 against ScriptBeam's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. VidPrompter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ScriptBeam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
VidPrompter versus ScriptBeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidPrompterScriptBeam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTech Go Negev LTDę“„ ē½—

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VidPrompter

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$24.991 Year
3 purchases

ScriptBeam

Subscriptions1
  • ScriptBeam Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time2
  • 7-Day Pro TrialFree
  • ScriptBeam Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is VidPrompter free?
VidPrompter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScriptBeam free?
ScriptBeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VidPrompter or ScriptBeam have ads?
Neither VidPrompter nor ScriptBeam shows ads.

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