PrompterA voice activated teleprompter that follows you
A voice activated teleprompter listens while you talk and moves the script at your pace, so you never have to chase the text or wait for it. In Prompter this is called Follow voice: the words you have already said fade, the next line stays near the camera lens, and the scrolling stops when you stop.
How a voice activated teleprompter works in Prompter
When you start the prompter with Follow voice turned on, Prompter uses Apple's on-device speech recognition to listen to the microphone. It compares what it hears with your script and keeps track of where you are. Three things happen as you read:
- Spoken words are dimmed. Text you have already said fades, so your eyes land on the next unread word without searching.
- The script scrolls with you. Speak faster and the text keeps up; slow down for emphasis and it slows too.
- Pauses are respected. If you stop to breathe, think or smile at the camera, the text waits until you start talking again.
The prompter text sits over the live front camera preview, right under the lens, so you can read and keep eye contact with the viewer at the same time. More details are on the Follow voice feature page.
Offline and private by design
Follow voice runs entirely on your iPhone. Speech recognition happens on the device, so it works without an internet connection and your audio stays on the phone. Prompter has no account, no server and no cloud sync: scripts are stored only in the app's storage on your device. There are no ads, no analytics and no tracking, and the developer collects no data. You can read the full details in the privacy section.
Which languages does it understand?
Follow voice works in your script's language whenever iOS supports on-device speech recognition for it. That includes English and Russian. If iOS does not offer on-device recognition for a language, you can still use the regular auto-scroll mode for that script.
Voice scrolling vs fixed-speed auto-scroll
Every teleprompter needs some way to move the text. The classic method is auto-scroll at a fixed speed, and Prompter includes it for free with adjustable speed. A voice scrolling teleprompter takes a different approach. Here is how they compare:
| Auto-scroll | Follow voice | |
|---|---|---|
| Who sets the pace | The speed slider | Your speech |
| Pauses for emphasis | Text keeps moving | Text waits |
| Speeding up or slowing down | Adjust speed by hand | Follows automatically |
| Shows what you have read | No | Dims spoken words |
| Plan | Free | First 3 recordings free, then Pro |
Auto-scroll works well when you read at a steady rhythm, such as a short announcement. Follow voice is better when you want to sound natural: you can pause, add a word, or slow down on a key point without the script running away from you.
Tips to get the best results
Speech recognition is good, but a few habits help it follow you closely:
- Write the script the way you speak. Short sentences and everyday words are easier to say and easier to match. Our guide on writing a video script covers this.
- Spell out numbers and abbreviations the way you will say them when you notice the tracking hesitating on them.
- Record in a quiet room. Background music, a TV or other voices can make it harder to hear you.
- Keep the phone at a normal distance. The iPhone microphone should pick up your voice clearly.
- Do a quick test run before the real take, so you know how the text reacts to your pace.
- Don't rush. Since the text waits for you, you can take your time. See how to read a teleprompter naturally.
If Follow voice does not start, check that Prompter has permission to use the microphone and speech recognition in iOS Settings. The Help page has step-by-step fixes.
Who a voice following teleprompter is for
- Creators filming talking-head videos for YouTube, Reels, TikTok or Shorts with the iPhone front camera.
- Teachers and coaches recording lessons and explainers who want to pause and explain without losing their place.
- Business owners and marketers making product videos, announcements or updates.
- Anyone who dislikes speed sliders and would rather just talk.
- Studio users with a beam-splitter rig can combine Follow voice with mirror mode, which is also part of Pro.
Try Follow voice free on your first 3 recordings. After that, Follow voice requires Pro, which is available as $7.99 per month, $49.99 per year with a 7-day free trial, or $99.99 once. The free version includes the editor, the prompter over the camera, auto-scroll and recording. Compare plans on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Does the voice activated teleprompter need an internet connection?
No. Follow voice uses Apple's on-device speech recognition, so it works offline and your audio stays on your iPhone.
What happens if I pause?
The text waits. When you start reading again, the script keeps scrolling with your voice.
Can I use Follow voice for free?
Yes, on your first 3 recordings. After that it's part of Pro; the Yearly plan also has a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Free users can always use auto-scroll with adjustable speed.
Does it work in languages other than English?
Yes, in any language for which iOS supports on-device speech recognition, including Russian.
Can I record video while the script follows my voice?
Yes. Prompter records from the front camera and microphone with a 3-2-1 countdown and saves the video to your Photos library. Pro recordings have no watermark.
Record your next video in one take
Prompter scrolls your script as you speak. Free to try on iPhone.