Record Video with Script on iPhone Using Promptr
Promptr is a teleprompter app for iPhone that lets you record video while reading from a script, so you can speak naturally without memorising lines or breaking eye contact with the camera.
How Promptr Combines Script Reading and Video Recording
Most iPhone users who want to record video with a script face a problem: juggling a script on paper, a phone camera, and remembering what to say. Promptr solves this by placing your script on the iPhone screen in a teleprompter format, then recording your video at the same time. As you speak, the script scrolls automatically (or you control it manually), and the app captures your performance in one take. No separate tools needed. Your script stays visible to you but never appears on camera.
Importing and Preparing Your Script
You can bring scripts into Promptr from multiple formats: TXT, PDF, RTF, or DOCX files. Once imported, you choose how the text scrolls. Smart Scroll matches your reading pace automatically, or Timed Scroll lets you set a fixed duration for the entire script. Both modes are available on the free tier, which also includes a 3-script limit. For creators who write frequently, the Creator plan adds an AI script writing assistant to help draft content from scratch, saving time before you even hit record.
Recording Video with Full Camera Control
The Creator tier and above unlock video recording with manual exposure adjustment and colour grading filters, letting you refine how your video looks without leaving the app. The Pro plan goes further: beauty filters, background blur, and background music can all be added during recording. You can also take multiple takes of the same script, keeping only the best one. When you're done, you export the video without Promptr's watermark (Pro feature), ready to upload to YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, or any platform.
Professional Features for Polished Content
Pro subscribers get on-device captions with a pacing coach, which flags if you're speaking too fast or too slow relative to your script. Voice scroll lets you trigger the teleprompter by your own cadence, not a timer. Cloud sync via iCloud and Supabase means your scripts and recordings stay safe across devices. A branded colour overlay and Brand Kit let you add your logo or custom branding to every export, which is essential for creators building a consistent visual identity.
When to Use Promptr vs Other Tools
Promptr is built specifically for recording video while reading a script, not for editing footage after the fact. If you need to trim, add transitions, or mix multiple clips, you'll use your phone's native video editor or a dedicated editing app afterwards. Promptr gets you from script to polished first take. For creators who speak on camera regularly (YouTubers, podcast hosts, preachers, lecturers, public speakers), the combination of a visible teleprompter and live recording removes the friction of multiple apps and makes every take feel natural.
Pricing and Free Trial
Start free with Smart Scroll, Timed Scroll, and script import across all formats. The free tier holds up to 3 scripts, which is enough to test the workflow. Creator tier costs £5.49 per month or £39.99 per year and unlocks video recording, AI script writing, all teleprompter themes, exposure control, and colour filters. Pro tier is £9.99 per month or £69.99 per year and adds captions, voice scroll, per-take recording, watermark-free export, cloud sync, and brand customisation. As of June 2026, the Pro plan is the most used tier for creators publishing regularly.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I record video on iPhone with Promptr while reading a script?
Yes. Promptr displays your script on the iPhone screen in teleprompter format and records your video at the same time. You see the script, the camera captures you speaking naturally.
What script formats does Promptr import?
Promptr imports TXT, PDF, RTF, and DOCX files. Once imported, you can adjust how the script scrolls using Smart Scroll or Timed Scroll.
Do I need to pay to record video?
Video recording is available on the Creator tier (£5.49 per month or £39.99 per year). The free tier includes teleprompter scroll modes and script import, but not recording.
Can Promptr add captions and watermark-free export?
Yes. The Pro tier (£9.99 per month or £69.99 per year) includes on-device captions with a pacing coach and watermark-free export.
Is Promptr a video editor?
No. Promptr records your video using the teleprompter; editing (trimming, transitions, effects) happens in a separate app afterwards.
Can I use Promptr on iPad?
Yes. Promptr works on both iPhone and iPad, so you can use the larger iPad screen as a teleprompter if you prefer.