Teleprompter for iPhone
Open scrollcue.com in Safari on any iPhone running iOS 14 or later. Voice scroll is free. No App Store download required.
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Best teleprompter for iPhone. Open in Safari on iOS 14+. Voice scroll free. No App Store download, no account, no subscription. Setup guide with font size and mounting tips.
Setup in 30 seconds
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Open Safari on your iPhone
Go to scrollcue.com in Safari. Voice scroll requires Safari — not Chrome — on iOS. Chrome on iPhone does not expose the Web Speech API.
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Paste your script
Tap the script area and paste or type your content. Keep sentences under 15 words for natural spoken delivery.
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Set font size to 48–56px
For an iPhone held at arm's length below a webcam, 48–56px is the right starting point. Adjust up if you find yourself straining.
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Enable voice scroll
Tap the microphone icon and allow microphone access when Safari prompts. The script now follows your speaking pace automatically.
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Position directly below your camera
Place your iPhone directly below the camera lens. Aim for under 5 degrees between your eye line and the lens. A phone holder or tripod clamp keeps it steady.
iPhone vs iPad for teleprompter use
An iPhone works well at arm's length — typically 40–60cm from your face. At this distance, 48–56px text is readable without visible eye movement. The limitation is that at longer distances (80cm+) the screen becomes too small to read comfortably without significantly increasing font size, which reduces how much of the script is visible at once.
An iPad solves this by giving you a larger screen at the same or greater distance. For DSLR setups at 1–2 metres, an iPad at 60–72px is noticeably easier to read than a phone at any font size.
Mounting options
Phone holder clamp ($8–15)
Clips to a microphone stand, tripod, or desk edge. Positions your iPhone directly below the camera lens. The most versatile option for most setups.
Mini tripod ($10–20)
Place directly in front of your laptop so the phone screen is just below the webcam. Good for desk-based Zoom and YouTube recording.
Keyboard lean
For quick laptop setups: lean the phone against the keyboard directly below the webcam. No hardware needed. Not stable enough for longer takes.
Glass rig with phone adapter
Beam-splitter rigs designed for phones exist from $40–150. They give broadcast-quality eye contact. Enable mirror mode in ScrollCue for glass setups.
iPhone model compatibility
Any iPhone running iOS 14 or later works. That covers iPhone 6s (2015) and every model released since. Voice scroll requires Safari on iOS 14+ — the Web Speech API is not available in Chrome on iOS regardless of iOS version.
Recommended settings for iPhone
- Browser: Safari (required for voice scroll)
- Font size: 48–56px at arm's length
- Column width: 60–70% of screen
- Orientation: portrait for most setups
- Auto-brightness: on, or set to maximum
Add to Home Screen
- In Safari, tap the Share button
- Select "Add to Home Screen"
- ScrollCue opens full-screen like a native app
- No address bar, no browser UI
- Tap from Home Screen to launch instantly next time
Frequently asked questions
Does voice scroll work on iPhone?
Yes. Safari on iOS 14 and later supports the Web Speech API. Open scrollcue.com in Safari and tap the microphone icon. Voice scroll is free with no subscription needed.
Do I need to download an app from the App Store?
No. ScrollCue is a browser-based teleprompter. Open it in Safari on your iPhone just like any website. Nothing to install, nothing to update.
Why does voice scroll not work in Chrome on iPhone?
Apple restricts the Web Speech API on iOS so it only works in Safari. Chrome on iPhone uses Apple's WebKit engine and does not have access to the Speech API. Use Safari for voice scroll on iPhone.
What iPhone models does ScrollCue support?
Any iPhone running iOS 14 or later. That covers iPhone 6s and all later models.
How do I mount my iPhone as a teleprompter?
A phone holder clamp attached to a microphone stand or tripod is the most reliable option. Position the iPhone below the camera lens with the screen facing you.
Should I use landscape or portrait?
Portrait for most setups — it puts the screen directly below the lens with the minimum angle. Landscape gives more words per line but moves the screen further from the lens horizontally.