Teleprompter-Scrolling Scripts is a free teleprompter app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that lets you read scripts naturally while recording video or scrolling text. It is local-first and works offline.
What is Teleprompter-Scrolling Scripts?
Teleprompter-Scrolling Scripts is a lightweight teleprompter for Apple devices. It takes text scripts (pasted or typed) and shows them as scrolling text on screen, either in pure reading mode (Prompter) or overlaid on the live camera feed (Camera mode). The app is developed by Wendy Zhang (Founder, Teleprompter-Scrolling Scripts) and is available for free on the App Store.
Key Features
- Prompter and Camera modes — Use pure text scrolling or record with the built-in camera and script overlay.
- Record videos while reading scripts — Camera mode overlays your script on the live iOS or Mac camera view.
- Front & back camera support — Switch between selfie and rear cameras for talking heads or product demos.
- Voice commands in Prompter mode — Say "next", "previous", or "pause" to move three lines or stop scrolling hands-free.
- Adjustable scrolling speed — Slow down for emphasis or speed up when you know the beat.
- Fully adjustable reading layout — Customize text size, text color, scrolling speed, text area size, and text area position.
- Local-first and offline — Create, rehearse, and prompt without needing a constant internet connection.
Who is it for?
- Content creators on TikTok, Reels, and YouTube — Shoot vertical clips with a script overlay while looking at the lens.
- Online course instructors and webinar hosts — Use iPad for long scripts during lessons, or Mac for desktop recording.
- Communication coaches and executives — Prepare and practice scripted remarks at an exact scroll speed for natural delivery.
What can you do with Teleprompter-Scrolling Scripts?
- Record short-form videos — Use iPhone in Camera mode for TikTok, Reels, or Instagram stories.
- Deliver webinars or online courses — Use iPad with a large readable canvas and advanced text controls.
- Handle Zoom calls, interviews, and livestreams — Use Mac to scroll script notes while keeping eye contact via the front camera.
FAQ
Does the teleprompter app work offline?
Yes. The app is local-first, so you can create scripts, rehearse, and prompt without relying on a constant internet connection.
Can I record video while reading a script?
Yes. Camera mode uses the built-in iOS or Mac camera and overlays your teleprompter text on the live recording view.
What devices are supported?
The app runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It is available free from the App Store.
Is there a free version?
Yes, the app is completely free to download and use. No in-app purchases are mentioned.
Pricing
Teleprompter-Scrolling Scripts is free to download and use with no paid tiers indicated on the website.
