Free Teleprompter: Camera Overlay
A 100% free teleprompter that floats your script over the camera and scrolls it as you speak. Record Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and TikToks in 4K with perfect eye contact — no memorizing, no darting eyes, no twenty takes.
A genuinely free teleprompter — read your script and look into the lens at the same time
Every creator knows the problem: you write a great script, hit record, and then your eyes wander off-camera to read it. The result looks like you're reading, because you are. Teleprompter: Camera Overlay fixes this the way news anchors do — the script sits directly over the live camera preview, right next to the front lens, so reading is looking at the camera.
What makes it different
🎙️ Scrolls as you speak
On-device speech recognition follows your voice word by word. Speak fast, slow down, pause, stumble, or jump back to the top — the script finds your pace and your place, automatically.
🎬 Records while you read
Portrait 4K video from the front or back camera, recorded while the script scrolls. The overlay never appears in your video — you get a clean, post-ready clip.
✈️ 100% offline & private
Voice tracking runs entirely on your iPhone. Scripts, audio and video never leave your device — record in airplane mode if you like.
🆓 Free — actually free
All features free, no watermark, no subscription. An occasional ad keeps it free; a small one-time purchase removes ads forever.
📱 Built for Reels & Shorts
Portrait-first recording, an in-app takes library, save to Photos in full quality, and one-tap posting to your favorite social apps.
⚙️ Full manual control too
Classic auto-scroll mode with precise speed control, adjustable text size, tap to pause, drag to jump, and mirror mode for teleprompter rigs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Teleprompter: Camera Overlay really free?
Yes. The app is free to download and every feature works in the free version — voice-driven scrolling, 4K recording, unlimited scripts, and the takes library. Free users see an occasional ad; a small one-time purchase removes ads forever. There is no subscription and no watermark.
How does the teleprompter scroll as I speak?
The app listens with your iPhone's built-in, on-device speech recognition and matches your spoken words against your script in real time. The script scrolls at exactly your pace — speak faster, slower, or pause completely and it follows. If you stumble or jump back to the top, it automatically finds your place again.
Does my voice or video get uploaded anywhere?
No. Speech recognition runs 100% on-device using Apple's frameworks, and your scripts, voice and recordings never leave your iPhone. The whole app works in airplane mode.
Will the teleprompter text appear in my recorded video?
No. The script is an overlay on your screen only — your saved video is a clean, professional clip without any text on it. That's what makes it perfect for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and TikTok.
How do I keep eye contact with the camera while reading a script?
The script floats directly over the camera preview, next to the front lens, so your eyes stay on the camera while you read. No more darting eyes or the 'reading a script' look — your audience sees natural eye contact.
Can I record video while reading my script at the same time?
Yes — that's the core of the app. Tap record and the camera captures portrait 4K video while your script scrolls over the preview. When you finish, save to Photos in full quality or post straight to your favorite apps.
What if I don't want voice scrolling?
Switch to classic auto-scroll with one tap: the script moves at a constant speed you control with a slider. Tap to pause, drag to jump anywhere. Text size is adjustable in both modes, and there's a mirror mode for teleprompter rigs.
Which languages does the voice-follow support?
The app automatically detects the language of your script and listens in that language — it supports every language your iPhone's on-device speech recognition supports, including English, German, Spanish, French, and many more.
Does it work on Android?
Teleprompter: Camera Overlay is currently iOS-only, built natively for iPhone. An Android version may come later.