Comparison

Teleprompter Pro vs Camera for OBS Studio

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

Head to head
About

Teleprompter Pro

This professional teleprompter app helps users record scripts for videos. It offers features like remote control, script import, and mirroring for professional rigs. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks advanced capabilities such as auto-caption generation and enhanced remote control options.

Highlights
  • Import PDF, Word, and other file types
  • Mirror/reverse text for professional rigs
  • Record scripts using device camera
  • Remote control via keyboard, remote, or controller
  • Auto-generate SRT captions (Pro subscription)
  • Display scripts full screen
  • Customize text and background colors
Features
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Teleprompter Pro (formerly known as Teleprompter Premium) is industry recommended Teleprompter app. Used by television and movie studios including Netflix, ABC, CBS, BBC, Fox, ITV, Channel 4, UKTV and many more. With 141K+ five-star ratings worldwide, Teleprompter Pro is widely considered the best Teleprompter app. Teleprompter Pro is the most versatile and professional teleprompter app for your iPad and iPhone. The best Teleprompter app for iPhone, iPad and Mac! Upgrade to Pro to access extra features: • Import PDF, Word, Powerpoint, txt and rtf files instantly from any of your favourite apps • Enable 'Mirroring' to reflect/reverse the text for use in professional teleprompter rigs • Use your device camera to record your scripts as you read from the Teleprompter • Control scrolling and speed of the Teleprompter remotely with a keyboard, handheld remote or gaming controller (with customisable button/key assignments) • Compatible with PlayStation and Xbox Controllers • Use other iOS devices monitor and control scrolling and speed of your scripts remotely • Use IKAN Elite Remote to control scrolling and speed of the Teleprompter • Mirror/reverse your script full screen on a connected display or AirPlay TV • Export your scripts as Rich Text (.rtf) files to edit on any computer, tablet of smartphone • Auto Captions: Automatically generate '.srt' captions and subtitles for your videos. (Pro subscription required) Other features available without upgrading: • Scripts scroll smoothly and clearly on the display • Display your scripts full screen by hiding the controls while scrolling • Control the Teleprompter from any web browser on the same WiFi network • Control your script full screen on a connected display or AirPlay TV • Compose and manage unlimited scripts • Customise the text size and colour of your scripts • Customise the background colour behind your script • Adjustable side margins • Select between "Continuous" or "Paging" scroll modes • Add cue points to your scripts • Re-arrange your scripts by title, date or arrange them in a custom order • AirDrop your saved scripts to nearby devices • Export and share your scripts with others quickly • Use Timed Scrolling to have the Teleprompter scroll from start to end in a specified amount of time • Easily export all of your script and settings to share with others, or as a backup file • Use Apple Watch to control the scrolling of your script on your connected iPhone ... and much more! Pro Upgrade: The Teleprompter Pro upgrade is available as a one-time in-app purchase forever, or as a subscription for extra features. If you chose to subscribe (optional), you can cancel anytime within the app, or from your Apple ID account settings. Terms of service are available at: https://joeallenpro.com/legal/ Teleprompter Premium has been renamed to Teleprompter Pro from Late 2023 onwards. • "The price vs performance is hard to beat. I own several software many times more expensive than this. This does the job well." • "This app is the one thing that was missing from my professional home setup for recording videos. Friends of mine have bought actual Teleprompters and are now returning them after I told them about how great this app is! It’s easy to use, and inexpensive – 100% worth it!" • "Over the decades I’ve used many prompters. This one is my favourite. Used it for a critical broadcast with an attentive audience, where I needed to maintain eye contact and yet be word-perfect. Worked a treat." Teleprompter is designed for presentations, lectures, broadcasters, filmmakers, YouTubers, vlogging, speeches, music & singing, business professionals, or public speaking!

About

Camera for OBS Studio

Transform your mobile device into a high-quality webcam for streaming. Offers both wired USB and wireless WiFi connections for low latency and portability. Control your stream remotely and utilize multiple devices for a professional setup.

Highlights
  • High-quality video input
  • Wired USB and WiFi connections
  • Low latency streaming
  • Front and rear camera support
  • Tap to focus and pinch to zoom
  • Manual camera controls
  • Remote web browser control
Features
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If you've ever wanted to use your iPhone camera as a video & audio input to stream using OBS Studio, we've got you covered. We've tried all the apps that let you do it over WiFi, but they're not fast enough, so we also allow you to use a wired USB connection. The original one. QUALITY VIDEO Your iPhone/iPad camera's are good, really good. In fact, there’s no comparison between the highly recommended streaming webcam, the Logitech C922 HD Pro and the iPhone 6 Camera. Stream Landscape or Portrait video. AUDIO If you don't have a separate mic for your streaming setup, you can now use the microphone on your iOS device to stream audio & video. FRONT CAMERA Stream a selfie with the front camera support. Switch anytime during the stream with the familiar camera switch button. TAP TO FOCUS, PINCH TO ZOOM Controls just like you're used to from the Camera app. MANUAL CONTROLS Take control of the focus, exposure, white balance as you would on a manual DSLR camera. LOW LATENCY Stream video over a wired USB connection. This avoids the issue of delay over wifi, as many other solutions suffer from. This is just as fast as a USB webcam! USB & WIFI Choose the connection type. If you want low latency, use USB, if you'd like portability then use WiFi. WiFi is done using the NewTek™ NDI® protocol, so you can use Camera for OBS Studio with any NewTek™ NDI® compatible receiver. REMOTE CONTROL Control the app from your web browser on your computer. No need to have access to the device anymore to line up that shot perfectly. MULTIPLE DEVICES If you're lucky enough to own multiple iOS devices, use them together and produce a multi-camera stream. MAC AND PC Supports OBS Studio running on macOS and Windows. You will need to install the OBS Studio iOS Camera Plugin from our website, or use an NDI compatible receiver to use this app. For the best possible experience make sure your device is listed on our website https://obs.camera/docs/faqs/#what-ios-hardware-do-i-need MORE Subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless automatic renewal is turned off 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 your subscriptions and automatic renewal status in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Price may vary by location. Terms & Conditions/EULA: https://obs.camera/docs/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://obs.camera/docs/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Teleprompter Pro4 screens
Camera for OBS Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Teleprompter Pro at 79% against Camera for OBS Studio's 40%. Teleprompter Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (16K vs 3.3K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Teleprompter Pro sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Camera for OBS Studio sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Teleprompter Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Teleprompter Pro's written reviews are positive against 40% of Camera for OBS Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Teleprompter Pro ships an update weekly, Camera for OBS Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Teleprompter Pro versus Camera for OBS Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeleprompter ProCamera for OBS Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16K ratings) — better4.3 (3.3K ratings)
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews — better39.6% of reviews
Number of ratings16K — better3.3K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeleprompter Apps LtdLoft Labs Interactive Inc

Customer experience

Teleprompter Pro

All ratings15,559 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews945 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative17.0%

Camera for OBS Studio

All ratings3,285 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews732 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative50.5%

User reviews

Teleprompter Pro

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth scrolling
  • 💡 Customizable font and layout
  • 🚀 Seamless remote control
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing
  • 🐛 Formatting issues when importing scripts
  • 🐛 Remote control connectivity problems
  • 🔒 Lack of password reset functionality
  • 💡 Limited file management options

Camera for OBS Studio

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 High-quality video
  • 👍 Easy to set up
  • 💡 Allows use of iPhone camera
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with OBS
  • 👍 Responsive developer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 💰 Expensive
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems
  • 🐛 Glitches and freezes

Bugs and requests

Teleprompter Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scripts disappearing after edits
  • Scrolling speed not saving properly
  • Mirroring issues when using external displays
  • Connectivity problems between devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add voice recognition and auto-scrolling
  • Improve remote control functionality
  • Allow for more customization of text formatting
  • Implement better file management and organization
  • Add support for more document formats (e.g. Google Docs)

Camera for OBS Studio

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatible with older iPhones
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Video quality issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for iPhone 11 wide-angle lens
  • Ability to use iPhone microphone
  • Virtual webcam functionality

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Teleprompter Pro

Subscriptions6
  • Teleprompter$6.997 Days
  • Teleprompter3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Teleprompter$7.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Teleprompter1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Teleprompter$59.991 Year
  • Teleprompter3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Teleprompter$59.99
  • Teleprompter$159.99
9 purchases

Camera for OBS Studio

Subscriptions7
  • 1 month$4.991 Month
  • 1 month2 variants$10.991 Month
  • 1 month$11.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • 1 year$18.991 Year
  • 1 year$24.991 Year
  • 1 year$34.991 Year
  • 1 year$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$69.99
  • Lifetime Premium$99.99

Questions

Is Teleprompter Pro free?
Teleprompter Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera for OBS Studio free?
Camera for OBS Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Teleprompter Pro or Camera for OBS Studio?
Teleprompter Pro is rated higher. Teleprompter Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Camera for OBS Studio averages 4.3 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Teleprompter Pro or Camera for OBS Studio have ads?
Neither Teleprompter Pro nor Camera for OBS Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teleprompter Pro or Camera for OBS Studio?
Teleprompter Pro ships an update weekly, and Camera for OBS Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Teleprompter Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Camera for OBS Studio on October 15, 2026.

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