Comparison

Lines vs Teleprompter

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

Head to head
About

Lines

Features
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Your audience can tell when you're reading from a script. Your eyes drift. Your energy drops. The connection breaks. Lines fixes that. By floating your script directly over the camera lens, you hold natural eye contact through every single take - without memorizing a word. BUILT FOR CONTENT CREATORS YouTubers, TikTokers, Reels creators, online educators, podcasters, and speakers: Lines puts your script exactly where it needs to be. Right next to the lens. Not below it. Not to the side. Natural delivery. Fewer retakes. Better videos. HOW IT WORKS 1. Write or paste your script 2. Hit record - your script scrolls automatically 3. Eye contact stays natural. Every take. TELEPROMPTER OVERLAY β€’ Script positioned near the camera lens for true eye contact β€’ Translucent overlay - adjust height, opacity, and position β€’ Scroll speed: 0.25x to 3x (40 to 450 words per minute) β€’ Pinch to resize text from 16pt to 48pt β€’ Subtle text glow for easy reading in any lighting β€’ Mirror mode for physical teleprompter rigs BUILT-IN 4K CAMERA β€’ Record in 720p, 1080p, or 4K resolution β€’ Front and rear camera with live switching β€’ Countdown timer (3s, 5s, 10s) before recording starts β€’ Zoom up to 5x Β· Torch/flash toggle β€’ Recordings auto-save to your Photos library SCRIPT MANAGER β€’ Create and organize multiple scripts β€’ Auto-save - never lose a draft β€’ Word count, script archive, and custom titles REMOTE CONTROL Share a QR code and control Lines from any phone or browser - perfect for desk setups, gimbal rigs, or when someone else is running the camera. PRIVACY FIRST Lines works completely offline. No account. No cloud. No ads. No subscriptions. Your scripts and recordings stay on your device - always. Perfect for: β€’ YouTube tutorials and vlogs β€’ TikTok and Instagram Reels β€’ Podcast video recordings β€’ Online courses and eLearning β€’ Business and sales presentations β€’ Speeches, sermons, and lectures β€’ Acting auditions and self-tapes β€’ Video job applications β€’ Live stream scripting Download Lines and nail every take.

About

Teleprompter

Features
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Teleprompter: Floating Notes Floating scripts, smooth scrolling, and pro-level control Create videos, deliver speeches, and present with confidence using Teleprompter: Floating Notes. Designed for creators and professionals, this powerful yet minimal teleprompter lets you read scripts naturally while keeping your eyes on the camera. Use the floating overlay to keep notes visible anywhere, or switch to full teleprompter mode for a distraction-free experience. Whether you're recording content, livestreaming, or presenting, everything stays smooth, simple, and under your control. KEY FEATURES Floating Notes Overlay Display scripts in a movable, resizable floating window Adjust opacity for perfect visibility Keep notes on top while multitasking Professional Teleprompter Ultra-smooth auto-scrolling Adjustable speed with fine control Tap to pause and resume instantly Countdown timer before start Built-in Camera Mode Record videos while reading your script Front and rear camera support Teleprompter overlay directly on camera Ideal for vlogs, reels, and presentations Powerful Script Editor Clean, distraction-free writing experience Rich text formatting (bold, spacing, alignment) Auto-save and quick editing Word count and reading time estimation Smart Controls Gesture controls for quick adjustments Bluetooth remote support Volume buttons to control scrolling Fully Customizable Fonts, colors, and text size Dark mode and high contrast themes Mirror mode for professional setups Organize Your Scripts Save unlimited scripts Favorites and quick access Import and export TXT, PDF, DOCX Sync across devices with iCloud PERFECT FOR Content creators and influencers YouTubers, TikTok, Reels Public speaking and presentations Online teaching and meetings Interviews and video recording WHY TELEPROMPTER: FLOATING NOTES Simple and intuitive design Smooth performance with no lag Flexible floating overlay system Built for real-world content creation #Teleprompter Timer offers auto-renewing subscription options: -$3.99 per month -$19.99 per year β€’ You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Transcribe β€’ Subscriptions are billed monthly on the subscription plan β€’ Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period β€’ Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal β€’ Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase β€’ Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.vidanimate.co Privacy Policy https://privacy.vidanimate.co

Screenshots

Lines4 screens
Teleprompter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lines at none against Teleprompter's 3. Lines also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Teleprompter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Lines asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Lines versus Teleprompter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinesTeleprompter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSreeraj KolothumadathilPolymath Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

Lines

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Teleprompter

Subscriptions2
  • Teleprompter Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Teleprompter Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Telepromter Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Lines free?
Lines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teleprompter free?
Teleprompter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lines or Teleprompter have ads?
Teleprompter shows ads; Lines does not.

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