Comparison

Open Prompter vs ScriptRecord

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

Head to head
About

Open Prompter

Record content with a teleprompter that reads markdown files directly from your device. Features voice tracking, customizable text, and front camera recording. Seamlessly saves videos to your Photos and script folders.

Highlights
  • Reads markdown files from iCloud, Obsidian, or Files
  • On-device voice tracking for scroll synchronization
  • Front camera recording with picture-in-picture
  • Adjustable font size, scroll speed, and legibility fonts
  • Horizontal and vertical mirroring for teleprompter rigs
  • Bluetooth remote support for playback control
  • Open source and no account required
Features
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Open Prompter is a teleprompter supporting markdown files and every "Pro" feature you need to record content (plus some extras). It reads universal .md files from iCloud, your Obsidian vault or any source in IOS Files — as-is, with live updates, no paste, no import needed. Read it back at your pace with voice tracking while the selfie camera records you. The file saves to your Photos and back to your script folder for the most seamless workflow. THE READING EXPERIENCE — Voice tracking using on-device speech recognition follows what you actually said, so the page advances when you do. Your data never leaves the phone. — Horizontal AND vertical mirroring for beam-splitter teleprompter rigs. — Six legibility-tuned fonts built in: Atkinson Hyperlegible (default), Lexend, System Sans, Verdana, New York (Serif), and the brand monospace. — Adjustable scroll speed (5–200 px/s) and font size (16–160 pt) so dense scripts and eye-line reads both work. — Focus mode dims the chrome for clean recording — a single eye button brings it back. — Full-bleed prompter with vertical or horizontal rotation. CAMERA AND RECORDING — Front camera native recording inside the app. A picture-in-picture tile floats over the script while you read; tap it to promote to a full-screen camera preview; tap minimize to collapse it back. — Open Gate recording on iPhone 17 with the full 1:1 front sensor at 3840 × 3840. Perform your script once, crop a 9:16 / 1:1 / 16:9 from the same take in your editor. No reshoot for every platform. — Save next to the script: toggle in Settings → Recording. When on, the .mov writes to the same folder as the .md so iCloud delivers the take to your Mac next to the script. No "where did I put that file" hunt. — Standard or High Bitrate HEVC, sized for quality and efficiency. — True 24p frame rate or 30p or 60p (if you're feeling wild). BUILT-IN EDITOR Tap the pencil in the top bar to open the file. Changes save back through the file coordinator — iCloud syncs them to your Mac the same way it syncs any other file. BLUETOOTH REMOTE Pair any Bluetooth keyboard or media remote and bind buttons to play, pause, mirror, restart, and more. Volume-button capture is opt-in (Settings → Remote) so the volume rocker still works as a volume rocker by default. WHAT IT UNDERSTANDS Open Prompter parses real markdown. Headings render as headings, bullets as bullets, numbered lists as numbered lists. Front matter, Callouts (> footnotes, tables, and visual-direction brackets ([B-roll: ...]) are stripped. Aggressive stripping is on by default; turn it off in Settings if you want to see cues on screen. WHAT YOU WON'T FIND HERE No account. No subscription. No analytics. No tracking. No third-party SDKs. No network calls of any kind. Voice tracking and the camera both run entirely on-device. Open Prompter reads the files you pick from the built-in Files app, captures with the camera you already own. OPEN SOURCE Every line of code is on GitHub under the MIT license. REQUIREMENTS — iPhone on iOS 17 or newer — For iCloud live-sync: the same Apple ID on Mac and phone — For Obsidian vaults: Obsidian Sync or any folder the iOS Files app can reach — For Open Gate recording: iPhone 17 family (older iPhones record at the maximum frame their sensor exposes — the square-headroom re-crop trick is iPhone 17-only) — For Bluetooth remote: any keyboard or media remote your iPhone can pair with

About

ScriptRecord

Features
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Record flawless videos in one take. ScriptRecord turns your phone into a powerful, fully customizable teleprompter — without the complexity. The best part? It even has automatic voice detection to automatically scroll scripts when you're speaking. Why creators choose ScriptRecord: 1) Fully customizable teleprompter Adjust fonts, text size, scrolling speed, margins, and video resolution to match your exact setup. 2) Automatic Voice Detection for Script Scrolling We have a very unique feature that automatically scrolls the script when it detects that you're speaking. 3) Ultra-simple script editor Clean, distraction-free editing so you can focus on your message, not the tool. 4) Auto-save to your gallery / camera roll Every recording is instantly saved to your phone—no extra steps. 5) All footage in one place Access and manage your recordings easily, anytime. 6) 100% private No accounts. No data collection. Your scripts and videos stay on your device. Perfect for content creators, founders, educators, and anyone who wants to speak confidently on camera. Subscription: ScriptRecord Unlimited at $19.99 per year - Create unlimited scripts - Record unlimited videos - Unlock full teleprompter customization - Cancel anytime Subscription details: - Payment is charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription renews automatically 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 - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings anytime after purchase Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://beamstart.com/privacy Start recording better videos—faster and easier—with ScriptRecord.

Screenshots

Open Prompter4 screens
ScriptRecord4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open Prompter at none against ScriptRecord's 1. ScriptRecord's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ScriptRecord sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. Open Prompter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Open Prompter ships an update fortnightly, ScriptRecord every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Open Prompter versus ScriptRecord: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen PrompterScriptRecord
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLELAND ANDREW DUTCHERBEAM PTE LTD

In-app purchases

None

Open Prompter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ScriptRecord

Subscriptions1
  • ScriptRecord Unlimited$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Open Prompter free?
Open Prompter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScriptRecord free?
ScriptRecord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Open Prompter or ScriptRecord have ads?
Neither Open Prompter nor ScriptRecord shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Open Prompter or ScriptRecord?
Open Prompter ships an update fortnightly, and ScriptRecord every 9 days. Most recently, Open Prompter was updated on September 8, 2026 and ScriptRecord on September 9, 2026.

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