# MixCaptions vs Teleprompter

The clearest difference is rating: MixCaptions at 4.6 against Teleprompter's 2.6. MixCaptions also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 5). Teleprompter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MixCaptions sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Teleprompter asks for nothing beyond the download.

MixCaptions holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MixCaptions has 3.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MixCaptions ships an update every 6 weeks, Teleprompter every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MixCaptions | Teleprompter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixcaptions-video-captions/id952426779/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teleprompter-video-scripts/id6505014145/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 179 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mixcord Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/336456537) | [Md Anowar Kabir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638101699) |

## What reviewers say

### MixCaptions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixcaptions-video-captions/id952426779)

Automatically generate accurate subtitles and closed captions for your videos. Enhance accessibility and engagement by making your content watchable on mute. Customize text, fonts, and backgrounds to match your brand.

**Highlights:** Automatic transcription, Customizable captions, SRT file import/export, Font and text effects, Watermark options, Multi-language transcription, Support for common video ratios

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Short video subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlock MixCaptions Editor | $3.99 | per year |
| Transcribe videos for Pros | $9.99 | per month |
| Transcribe videos on Mac | $9.99 | per month |
| Business Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| 3 minutes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Customize Watermark | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 minutes | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 minutes | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1440 minutes | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and accurate transcription
- 💡 Customizable fonts and captions
- 🚀 Efficient workflow
- 👍 Helpful for accessibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔍 Limited placement options for captions
- 🐛 Buggy video quality after processing
- 🔍 Confusing payment structure

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription errors and missing words
- Captions not syncing properly with audio
- Video quality degradation after processing
- App crashes and freezes during use
- Inability to import certain video formats

**Requested features**

- Allow manual caption timing adjustments
- Improve caption positioning options
- Add more font and style customization
- Provide a true free trial period
- Offer a more transparent and fair pricing model


### Teleprompter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teleprompter-video-scripts/id6505014145)

This app helps you deliver presentations and record videos with a scrolling script. It includes tools for scriptwriting, recording, and basic video editing like trimming, audio adjustment, and filters.

**Highlights:** Scriptwriting and editing, In-app video recording, Unlimited script storage, Offline functionality, Video trimming and audio adjustment, Video filters and speed control, Stickers and canvas reshaping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MixCaptions free?

MixCaptions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Teleprompter free?

Teleprompter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MixCaptions or Teleprompter?

MixCaptions is rated higher. MixCaptions averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Teleprompter averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do MixCaptions or Teleprompter have ads?

Teleprompter shows ads; MixCaptions does not.

### Which is updated more often, MixCaptions or Teleprompter?

MixCaptions ships an update every 6 weeks, and Teleprompter every 5 months. Most recently, MixCaptions was updated on October 29, 2026 and Teleprompter on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*