Which iPhone Teleprompter App Should You Use in 2026?
To film yourself reading a script for TikTok, Reels or YouTube, use a camera app with the teleprompter built in, such as ContentCam: the script scrolls over the live view and one read gives you a vertical file and a widescreen file. For a beam-splitter rig, a dedicated prompter like Teleprompter does the job. Skip any listing not updated since 2022 or 2023, whatever its stars.
Disclosure first: I build ContentCam, which has a built-in teleprompter, so I compete with every app on this page. Every claim about another app comes from its own store listing or App Store reviews, checked 5 November 2026.
What do the main phone teleprompter apps cost in 2026?
All but one are free to download; PromptSmart Pro is a $29.99 download that also sells a subscription.
| App | Last updated | Size | What it charges (US App Store) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ContentCam | 4 Nov 2026 | 17.6 MB | Free tier; Premium yearly, monthly or lifetime, all three include the same features |
| Teleprompter (Teleprompter Apps Ltd) | 4 Nov 2026 | 77.3 MB | In-app purchases at $59.99 and $159.99 |
| Teleprompter Pro (Teleprompter Apps Ltd) | 29 Sep 2026 | 76.6 MB | In-app purchases from $6.99 to $159.99 |
| Teleprompter for Video (Norton Five Ltd) | 29 Sep 2026 | 173.6 MB | Monthly $8.99 to $9.99, annual $29.99 to $44.99 |
| Teleprompter.com (Teleprompter LLC) | 30 Oct 2026 | 94.4 MB | Weekly $4.99, annual $59.99 to $89.99, plus Pro tiers at $9.99, $19.99 and $89.99 |
| BIGVU (BIGVU INC) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1.6 GB | Starter monthly $24.99, Pro yearly $139.99 |
| PromptSmart Pro (Belleau Technologies) | 29 Oct 2026 | 320.7 MB | $29.99 download, plus Extended subscription at $3.99 and $34.99 |
| Video Teleprompter (Teleprompter Apps Ltd) | 16 Jul 2022 | 107.8 MB | In-app purchases from $3.99 to $159.99 |
| PromptSmart Lite (Belleau Technologies) | 3 Aug 2023 | 250.8 MB | Free, no in-app purchases listed |
US App Store listings, read 5 November 2026. ContentCam's prices vary by country and are shown in the store.
Why use a camera app with a teleprompter instead of a separate teleprompter app?
Because the recording is what you post. ContentCam is a full camera: HD or 4K, 24, 25, 30, 50 or 60fps, and manual exposure, white balance, ISO and shutter. The teleprompter is an overlay on that live view, so the recorded files are clean.
The bigger difference is framing. ContentCam records 9:16 vertical and 16:9 horizontal at the same time, as two separate files, from one take. None of the other listings in the table describes that, so posting one script to TikTok and YouTube with them means reading it twice or cropping.
ContentCam's teleprompter has scroll speed, text size, 8 text colours, a reading line at position 1, 2 or 3 from the top, and mirror mode. It runs on iPhone (iOS 18 or later) and Android, and is part of Premium.
Why do so many teleprompter apps have the same name?
Because one publisher owns several. Teleprompter Apps Ltd publishes "Teleprompter", "Teleprompter Pro" and "Video Teleprompter". Video Teleprompter has not shipped an update since 16 July 2022, yet still shows 4.8 stars from 6,650 ratings. Belleau Technologies does the same with PromptSmart Pro and PromptSmart Lite, and PromptSmart Lite was last updated 3 August 2023. Ratings never expire, so check the update date.
Are teleprompter app star ratings useful for choosing?
No. Every competitor in the table sits between 4.6 and 4.9, abandoned apps included. Recent reviews say more. BIGVU's average is 4.7, but 35 of its 50 most recent US reviews (24 June to 1 November 2026) are one or two stars, and 8 of those 50 mention freezing or crashing. One 1-star review on 28 July 2026: "Wasted 3 hours troubleshooting trying to record a 12 min video."
Why is BIGVU 1.6 GB?
Because BIGVU is a video suite with a teleprompter in it: automatic captions, logo and brand colours, and AI features. At 1.6 GB it is about 93 times the size of ContentCam (17.6 MB), and Pro costs $139.99 a year.
Is there a phone teleprompter you can buy once?
Yes, but read the fine print. PromptSmart Pro costs $29.99 up front, and its listing also sells an optional Extended subscription ($3.99 and $34.99) for remote control, file sync and Scroll Assist. Of its 50 most recent US reviews (29 March to 31 October 2026), 7 complain about paying and then meeting a subscription, and 11 mention crashing or freezing. A 3-star review on 20 July 2026: "I paid $30 to download and then it's $34 per year?"
ContentCam sells a one-time lifetime purchase alongside its yearly and monthly plans, and all three include the same features, so nothing sits behind a second subscription.
Which teleprompter app should you pick?
| If you… | Pick |
|---|---|
| Read a script to post on TikTok, Reels and YouTube | ContentCam (vertical and widescreen from one read) |
| Want to pay once with no add-on subscription | ContentCam lifetime |
| Are on Android | ContentCam; BIGVU, Teleprompter for Video and PromptSmart+ are also on Google Play |
| Use a beam-splitter rig with the phone as the prompter only | Teleprompter (Teleprompter Apps Ltd) |
| Want the script to follow your voice | Teleprompter.com (VoiceGlide) or PromptSmart Pro (VoiceTrack) |
| Want captions and branding in one app | BIGVU (budget $139.99 a year) |
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free teleprompter app for iPhone? Teleprompter (Teleprompter Apps Ltd) lists unlimited scripts in its free version, and Teleprompter for Video is free for scripts up to 750 characters, about a minute of video. ContentCam's free tier records vertical and horizontal in HD with no watermark; the teleprompter is part of Premium.
Can you record video while using a teleprompter? Yes. Every maintained app in the table lists recording while the script scrolls. Only ContentCam lists a vertical and a horizontal file from the same read.
Why does my teleprompter video look like I am reading? The reading line is too far from the lens. Move it to the top of the screen and slow the scroll. More in how to read a script without looking like you are reading.
Do teleprompter apps work with a beam-splitter rig? Yes, if they have mirror mode, which flips the text so it reads correctly off the angled glass. ContentCam, Teleprompter, Teleprompter Pro, Teleprompter for Video and Teleprompter.com all list it.
Try ContentCam free. Teleprompter inside the camera, vertical and widescreen from one read. iPhone and Android.
Versions, prices, sizes, ratings and dates are from US App Store listings, and review counts from each app's 50 most recent US reviews, all read 5 November 2026. If something here is wrong, email me and I will correct it. Related: how to use a teleprompter while recording on iPhone · reading a script without looking like you are reading · what happened to Filmic Pro.