Commercial self-tapes
Rehearse a short piece of copy, try a different emphasis, and review your delivery. Explore ear prompting for actors.
An audio guide
for your next
self-tape.
An in-ear prompter for iPhone and iPad. Record your script in your own voice, then hear it through headphones as you rehearse your next self-tape.
iOS 26 or later. Headphones required.
Continue on your
iPhone or iPad.
Scan with your camera.
A glimpse of the app
See the rhythm.
Find your own.
From your first guide to your next take.
A little look at Ear Prompter, in 12 seconds.
The art of ear prompting
A little ahead.
Entirely your voice.
An in-ear prompter lets you hear your script through headphones as you speak. Your recorded guide leads. You follow with your own delivery.
One script. Two voices.A listening exercise
Listen first. Your guide begins: “The room is quiet.”
Hear your guide a beat ahead. Repeat each line as you record.Silent illustration
From script to take
Give yourself
a few goes.
01Bring your copy
Write, paste or import your script. A short passage is a good place to begin.
02Record your guide
Read the script in your own voice. Give yourself wording and a rhythm you can follow.
03Listen. Then rehearse.
Preview your guide through headphones. Listening and speaking together is a skill, so give yourself a few goes.
04Make a take
Hear your guide a beat ahead. Repeat each line as you record.
After your take, play it back and choose what to share or save.
In-ear prompting, explained
What is an
in-ear prompter?
An in-ear prompter plays a recorded script through headphones or an earpiece. You listen to the words and speak a little behind them, keeping your attention on your delivery.
You may also hear it called an audio prompter. With Ear Prompter, the recorded guide is your own voice, made from your own script on your iPhone or iPad.
A live IFB feed serves a different purpose: another person gives you cues. Ear Prompter is for following the guide you recorded.
A brief. An intro.
A piece to camera.
For the moments when you have words to work with and a delivery to find.
Hosting & spokesperson practice
Work through introductions and product descriptions in your own voice.
Your own videos
Prepare a reel or piece to camera when you’re both the performer and the person recording. Try audio prompting for video creators.
Before your
first read.
What do I need to start?
An iPhone or iPad running iOS or iPadOS 26 or later, headphones, and a short script. Connect your headphones, preview your guide, and check your setup with a practice take.
Can I use my own voice?
Yes. Record the guide from your script in your own voice. You then hear that recording through your headphones while you rehearse and record your delivery.
Do I need a concealed earpiece?
Ear prompting uses headphones or an earpiece. Check the setup you intend to use with a short guide and take. Ordinary earbuds can be visible on camera; Ear Prompter does not make them invisible.
What happens when I change the script?
Record a fresh guide for the revised wording so the script and the voice you hear match.
Does ear prompting take practice?
Yes. Listening and speaking together is a skill. Begin with a short passage, listen to your guide, and give yourself a few goes before relying on it for a job.
Is this the same as a live IFB feed?
No. A live IFB feed carries cues from another person. Ear Prompter plays a guide you recorded from your script.
Where can I get help with the app?
Visit Ear Prompter support for help with setup and the native app.