Prompter vs BIGVU

5 min read · Updated November 3, 2026

Prompter vs BIGVU is not really a contest between two versions of the same thing. BIGVU is a video studio with a teleprompter inside: captions, editing, AI tools, cloud and social publishing. Prompter is a focused iPhone teleprompter that follows your voice and keeps everything on the device. We make Prompter, so weigh that. Below is what we found on BIGVU's own App Store listing and website, and where we think each app fits.

Prompter is not on the App Store yet. BIGVU is available now.

Prompter vs BIGVU side by side

What BIGVU is built for

BIGVU's App Store listing describes an all-in-one tool for people who make a lot of short marketing and social videos. You read from the prompter while recording in vertical, square or landscape format, switch between front and rear cameras, and record several takes. Then you can add automatic captions in your brand colors, replace a green-screen background, trim, add photos and music, and post straight to social networks or upload to the BIGVU Cloud. AI features include an eye-contact fix, AI voices, photo-to-video and a tool that cuts long videos into short clips. A web editor called BIGVU Composer is also mentioned.

BIGVU's pricing page lists several plans with monthly AI credits and recording-length limits, including a free plan. The prices on the website and the in-app purchases on the App Store differ, so check the App Store before you subscribe.

What Prompter is built for

Prompter does one job: it helps you read a script to the front camera of your iPhone and sound natural doing it. The text sits right under the lens, so your eyes stay close to the camera. Free users get auto-scroll with adjustable speed and recording to the Photos library with a 3-2-1 countdown, plus Follow voice on their first 3 recordings. Pro makes Follow voice unlimited. It uses Apple's on-device speech recognition: it works offline, dims the words you have said and waits when you pause. Pro also unlocks mirror mode and clean, watermark-free video.

Prompter has no account, no server and no analytics. Scripts are saved only on your iPhone. That privacy comes with trade-offs: no cloud sync, no editing suite and no captions yet. See the full feature list.

Choose BIGVU if…

• You want captions, editing, backgrounds and publishing in the same app.
• You record with the rear camera or work on iPad or Mac as well.
• You use AI features such as eye-contact correction or auto-generated short clips.
• You want your videos and scripts in the cloud and a web editor.
• You control recording with a game controller.

Choose Prompter if…

• You mainly record selfie videos on iPhone and edit elsewhere, or not at all.
• You want the script to follow your voice, offline, without audio leaving your phone.
• You prefer no account, no cloud copy of your scripts and no tracking.
• You want a simple price, including a one-time lifetime option. See pricing.
• You use a beam-splitter rig and need mirrored text.

FAQ

Is BIGVU free?

BIGVU is a free download with a free plan that has limits; its pricing page lists watermarked 720p export on the free plan. Paid features come with a subscription. Check the App Store for current prices.

Can I use Prompter and BIGVU together?

Yes. Some people record a take in Prompter, which saves to Photos, and then edit or caption it in another app. Check BIGVU's listing for how it imports existing videos.

Does Prompter add captions like BIGVU?

Not yet. Automatic subtitles are planned but not available today.

Sources

• BIGVU on the App Store
• BIGVU pricing

Information checked on November 3, 2026. Features and prices change — check the App Store for current details.

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