Starts atStarter $12/mo ($149/yr); AI Pro $19/mo ($229/yr)
- Free plan720p, watermarked
- Watermark on free exports
- Commercial use allowed
Head-to-head
BIGVU vs Teleprompter Pro: which teleprompter app for talking-head videos?
At a glance
Starts atFree app with in-app purchases from $6.99 (US App Store)
- Free option listed
- Watermark not statedThe provider does not say
Teleprompter Pro is an Apple-only prompter app: free to download, with a Pro upgrade sold as a one-time buy or a subscription. BIGVU does more: teleprompter, AI scripts, captions and posting, free forever at 720p with a watermark, and $12 to $49/month for paid plans. If you only need a scrolling script, Teleprompter Pro. If you want to script, record, caption and post in one app, BIGVU.
Quick verdict
- Choose Teleprompter Pro if you record on iPhone or iPad and just need a reliable prompter, remote control or a rig mirror mode.
- Choose BIGVU if you want AI scripts, captions and scheduling next to the prompter.
- On Android? Teleprompter Pro's App Store listing is iOS, iPadOS, visionOS and watchOS only.
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Teleprompter Pro | BIGVU |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Teleprompter app | Teleprompter plus AI scripts, editor, captions, posting |
| Free plan | Yes: free download with scrolling, unlimited scripts, cue points, remote control | Yes: 720p, watermarked, 500 AI credits/mo, 9 min per video |
| Paid price | In-app purchases of $6.99, $7.99, $59.99 and $159.99 (App Store does not map them to items) | Starter $12/mo ($149/yr), AI Pro $19/mo ($229/yr), Max $49/mo ($589/yr) |
| Watermark | Not mentioned on the App Store listing | Free: yes. Paid: no |
| Captions | Auto .srt captions need a Pro subscription | Starter: unlimited captions |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision, Apple Watch | Not named per plan on BIGVU's pricing page |
| Commercial use | Not stated | Yes, per BIGVU terms |
| Best for | Reading scripts on Apple devices or rigs | Solo creators who want one app from script to post |
For Shorts, TikTok and Reels
A 60-second Short script is about 150 words. Both apps scroll that fine. The difference is what happens after you stop recording.
- You edit in CapCut or another editor: Teleprompter Pro's free tier, then export the clip.
- You want captions and posting in the same app: BIGVU Starter at $12/month removes the watermark and adds unlimited captions.
- You use a glass rig: Teleprompter Pro has mirrored text on Pro.
How to choose
- Write down what you do after recording. Edit elsewhere? Teleprompter Pro.
- Need captions and scheduling too? BIGVU.
- Test both free tiers with one real script.
- Only pay for BIGVU if 720p with a watermark blocks you from posting.
Common questions
Is Teleprompter Pro free?
Yes to download. Pro features such as PDF import, mirroring and recording are paid in-app purchases.
Does BIGVU have a watermark?
On the free plan, yes, at 720p. Paid plans remove it.
Which teleprompter app is best for YouTube Shorts?
For script only, Teleprompter Pro. For script, captions and posting, BIGVU.
Related: teleprompter tools, auto caption tools.
Sources: bigvu.tv/pricing, bigvu.tv/terms, apps.apple.com/us/app/teleprompter-premium-pro/id941070561. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.