iPhone Video Recording with Script: Promptr Teleprompter
Promptr is a teleprompter app that lets you record video on iPhone while reading from your script, using Smart Scroll or Timed Scroll to keep pace with your words. Free tier includes script import and scrolling; Creator plan (£5.49/mo) unlocks video recording, AI script writing, and colour grading filters.
How Promptr Works for Script-Based Video
Promptr combines a teleprompter display with iPhone camera capture. You load your script (from TXT, PDF, DOCX, or RTF), choose a scroll mode (Smart Scroll reads your speech pace; Timed Scroll moves at a preset speed), and record video simultaneously. The teleprompter sits on screen while your iPhone camera captures your delivery. Creator tier and above unlock full video export with manual exposure control and colour grading, so you can grade your footage directly in the app before sharing. As of June 2026, creators across YouTube, podcasting, preaching, and public speaking use Promptr to eliminate script anxiety and maintain eye contact with the lens.
Free vs Creator vs Pro: What Recording Includes
Free plan gives you Smart Scroll and Timed Scroll teleprompter modes, plus the ability to import and manage up to 3 scripts. However, video recording is not available on Free. Creator plan (£5.49/mo or £39.99/yr) unlocks video recording, AI script writing to draft scripts faster, all teleprompter themes, manual exposure adjustment, and colour grading filters. Pro plan (£9.99/mo or £69.99/yr) adds on-device captions with pacing coach, voice scroll (scroll by your cadence automatically), per-take recording to capture multiple takes in one session, watermark-free export, iCloud and Supabase cloud sync, branded export overlays, background music, beauty filters, background blur, and a Brand Kit for consistent branding across recordings.
Script Import and AI Writing
You can import scripts from text files, PDFs, Word documents, or rich text files into Promptr. Free users store up to 3 scripts; Creator and Pro plans remove the script limit and add iCloud sync (Pro only) so your scripts follow you across devices. Creator plan includes an AI script writing assistant that helps you draft first versions faster, so you spend less time starting from a blank page. This is useful for creators who record regularly but isn't a content generation tool; you review and edit everything yourself before recording.
Recording Quality and Editing Features
Promptr records video directly on your iPhone using the native camera. Creator plan includes manual exposure control so you can adjust brightness in real time before you hit record. Both Creator and Pro plans feature colour grading filters built into the app, letting you warm, cool, or stylise your footage before export. Pro users get additional polish: background music overlay, beauty filters for subtle facial enhancement, background blur to isolate you from your surroundings, and watermark-free exports so your final video is clean. Note that Promptr is a recording and light-grading tool, not a full video editor; major cuts, transitions, or effects require a dedicated editor after export.
When to Use Promptr vs Other Tools
Promptr solves a specific problem: delivering spoken content on camera without fumbling notes or losing your place. Use it for YouTube intros, podcast video clips, lecture recordings, sermon captures, or any scenario where you need to read while looking natural. If you need transcription after recording, check out Scribr for audio-to-text conversion. For multi-take editing, caption timing, or heavy effects work, you'll still reach for a full video editor. But for the act of recording yourself reading a script smoothly, Promptr handles the entire flow in one app.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I record video on the free Promptr plan?
No. Video recording is only available on Creator (£5.49/mo) and Pro (£9.99/mo) plans. Free plan includes the teleprompter and script import but no recording.
What file formats can I import as a script?
Promptr accepts TXT, PDF, DOCX, and RTF files. You can also paste text directly into the app.
Does Promptr edit videos after recording?
Promptr is not a full video editor. It records video with built-in colour grading, filters, and background options (Pro tier). For major edits, transitions, or effects, use a dedicated video editor after export.
What is Smart Scroll?
Smart Scroll detects your speech pace using the iPhone microphone and moves the script forward automatically as you speak, so you never lose your place.
Can I export without a watermark?
Watermark-free export is a Pro plan feature (£9.99/mo). Creator plan exports include the Promptr watermark.
Does Promptr work on iPad?
Promptr is available on iOS, which includes both iPhone and iPad. The experience optimises for each device type.