Teleprompter apps for iPhone: which one fits short-form creators?
A note before we start: we make Cuey, so we're not neutral. Instead of ranking apps, this guide describes what each one is good at and who it suits, including cases where another app is the better pick. Features and prices change, so check each app's App Store page before deciding. Details here are as described by the apps' own listings and websites in November 2026.
What to look for
- Where the text sits. For phone recording, the script should be near the front camera.
- Scroll mode. Fixed speed, voice-follow, or remote control.
- Recording. Can you record in the app, and in parts?
- Exports. Is there a watermark on the free plan?
- Hardware. Do you need mirrored text for a glass teleprompter rig, or a remote?
The apps
| App | Best for | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Teleprompter Pro / Teleprompter (Teleprompter Apps Ltd) | Studio setups and long reads with a rig or remote | Long-established; the free version imports a limited number of documents, and paid features include mirrored text for glass rigs and remote control. |
| Teleprompter for Video (Norton Five) | Simple phone recording with hardware remotes | Offers voice-assisted scrolling, a 3×3 grid and countdowns, and works with Bluetooth remotes, keyboards, foot pedals and Apple Watch. |
| Teleprompter.com | Creators who use more than one device | Lets another device act as a remote and edit the script, and works offline; Pro is a subscription. |
| BIGVU | An all-in-one video tool for businesses | Bundles the teleprompter with captions, editing and publishing; the free tier adds a watermark and paid plans cost more than standalone prompters. |
| PromptSmart Pro | People who want voice tracking without a subscription | Known for its VoiceTrack scrolling and sold as a one-time purchase. |
| Cuey (ours) | Talking-head short videos for TikTok, Reels and Shorts | Voice-follow scrolling under the lens, AI hooks and scripts, recording in parts with best-take stitching, no watermark. iPhone only, and no mirrored mode for glass rigs yet. |
Which should you choose?
- You use a glass teleprompter rig or read long scripts: pick an app with mirroring and remote support, such as Teleprompter Pro.
- You want one tool for captions, editing and publishing: an all-in-one like BIGVU saves switching apps, at a higher price.
- You don't want a subscription: look at one-time purchases such as PromptSmart Pro.
- You make short talking-head videos on your phone: that's what Cuey is built for: text under the lens that follows your voice, hooks written for you, and takes you can redo one part at a time.
How we'd test any of them
Record the same 30-second script in each app, once with fixed speed and once with voice scrolling if it has it. Watch the results without sound. The app where your eyes look most like eye contact is the one to keep.
Try it with a teleprompter that follows your voice
Cuey keeps your script under the lens and moves with your speech. Free to download, no account needed.
Download on the App Store