Search “teleprompter” on the App Store and one of the first results is Teleprompter Pro (formerly Teleprompter Premium). It’s been around since 2011 and it’s a solid app. So why would you pick Scriptcue instead?
The short answer: they solve different problems. Teleprompter Pro is built around scroll speed, timing, and studio hardware. Scriptcue is built around recording yourself on iPhone and finishing the video in one take.
This page breaks down where each app wins, so you can choose the one that fits how you actually record.
Disclosure: We make Scriptcue. We’ve tried to be fair, including where Teleprompter Pro is the better choice.
The quick answer
- Choose Scriptcue if you record talking-head videos on your iPhone and want the script to follow your voice, with a clean recording at the end.
- Choose Teleprompter Pro if you use a physical teleprompter with mirrored glass, or need timed scrolling for presentations.
At a glance
| Scriptcue | Teleprompter Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Recording yourself on iPhone | Studio rigs and presenters |
| Voice tracking | Yes, word-by-word highlight | No, speed and timing based |
| Fixed speed scrolling | Yes (words per minute) | Yes |
| Manual scrolling | Yes | Yes |
| In-app camera | Yes, up to 4K | Yes |
| Movable prompter over camera | Yes, drag and resize | Limited |
| Mirror for teleprompter glass | Yes (Studio mode) | Yes |
| Audio-only recording | Yes (Audio mode) | No |
| Account required | No | No |
| Platforms | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Pricing | Subscription | One-time or subscription |
Features and pricing change often, so check the App Store for current details.
Scrolling: voice tracking vs speed control
This is the biggest difference between the two apps.
Scriptcue gives you three scroll modes:
- Voice tracking listens as you speak, highlights the word you’re on, and dims what you’ve already read. Pause to breathe or ad-lib, and the script waits for you.
- Fixed speed scrolls at a steady words-per-minute rate, which is great for voiceovers and narration.
- Manual lets you drag the script yourself.
Teleprompter Pro is built around speed. You set a scroll rate, or tell it how long the script should take and it paces the scroll to finish on time. That’s useful when you’re hitting a hard time slot.
The catch with speed-based scrolling when you’re recording yourself: you have to match the text, not the other way around. Speak a little slower and the script runs away. Speak faster and you’re waiting. Voice tracking removes that, which is why most solo creators end up with fewer retakes.
Winner for solo recording: Scriptcue. Winner for timed presentations: Teleprompter Pro.
Recording on iPhone
Both apps can record video with the front camera, but they’re designed around it differently.
In Scriptcue, recording is the main flow. You write or paste your script, tap Start, and a glass prompter panel floats over the camera preview. You can drag and resize it so the text sits right under the lens, where your eyes look natural. A 3, 5, or 10 second countdown gets you settled, and you can record up to 4K depending on your iPhone.
The prompter is an overlay on the preview only, so it never appears in your final video. When you’re done, your recording is saved in the app, ready to review or export.
Teleprompter Pro can record too, but many of its features, like cue points and rich text formatting, are aimed at reading scripts rather than filming yourself.
Winner: Scriptcue.
Studio rigs and mirrored glass
If you own a beam-splitter teleprompter, you need mirrored text.
Teleprompter Pro is excellent here. It mirrors text for glass and has long been popular with studios, broadcasters, and event speakers who use real teleprompter hardware.
Scriptcue has a Studio mode with horizontal and vertical mirroring, so it works with teleprompter glass too, with a simpler setup focused on recording yourself.
Winner: Teleprompter Pro.
Voiceovers and podcasts
Scriptcue has an Audio mode that records only your voice while the script scrolls, which is handy for voiceovers, podcast intros, and narration.
Teleprompter Pro focuses on reading and video, so you’d typically record audio in a separate app.
Winner: Scriptcue.
Ease of use
Scriptcue is designed to feel like a native iPhone app: scripts and folders with search, a single Start button, and reading settings (font size, text color, margins, line spacing, opacity, and bionic reading) tucked into one place. Most people go from opening the app to recording in under a minute.
Teleprompter Pro has more settings, because it supports more setups. That’s a strength if you need that flexibility, and extra noise if you just want to record a video.
Winner: Scriptcue for solo creators; Teleprompter Pro if you need the depth.
Privacy
Both apps work without an account. In Scriptcue, scripts and recordings stay on your iPhone, and scrolling and recording all work offline.
Pricing
Scriptcue is free to download with a small free tier (3 scripts, 3 folders, and 2 recordings), then Pro is a weekly or yearly subscription.
Teleprompter Pro offers both a subscription and a one-time purchase option, which some people prefer.
Winner: Teleprompter Pro, if you strongly prefer paying once.
Which one should you choose?
Pick Scriptcue if you:
- Record talking-head videos for YouTube, Reels, TikTok, courses, or sales
- Want the script to follow your voice instead of setting a speed
- Want a clean recording without the prompter in the video
- Want to go from script to recording fast
Pick Teleprompter Pro if you:
- Use a physical teleprompter with mirrored glass as your main setup
- Need the script to finish in an exact amount of time
- Prefer a one-time purchase over a subscription
Frequently asked questions
Is Scriptcue a replacement for Teleprompter Pro?
For recording yourself on iPhone, yes. For studio setups centered on physical teleprompter hardware and timed scrolling, Teleprompter Pro is still the better tool.
Does Scriptcue work with teleprompter glass?
Yes. Studio mode mirrors your script horizontally or vertically so it reads correctly on beam-splitter glass.
Does the script show up in my Scriptcue recording?
No. The prompter is displayed over the camera preview only, so your video is clean.
Does Scriptcue work offline?
Yes. Scripts, scrolling, and recording all run on your iPhone with no account or internet connection needed.
The bottom line
Teleprompter Pro is a great prompter for studios and presenters. Scriptcue is a great way to record yourself on iPhone without re-recording the same video over and over.
If that second one sounds like you, try Scriptcue free on the App Store and record your next video in one take.
