Comparison

Parrot Teleprompter vs Teleprompter Automatic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Parrot Teleprompter

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a professional teleprompter. Easily scroll scripts, adjust text, and manage your content for seamless video production. Works on Mac with external monitor support.

Highlights
  • Scroll scripts in landscape, portrait, and mirror modes
  • Adjust scroll speed and text size
  • Jump forward/backward in scripts
  • Toggle marker for line focus
  • Edit scripts or import from Dropbox (.txt)
  • Remote control functionality
Features
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The Parrot Teleprompter app is easy to use, and has all the top requested features for turning your smartphone into a high end professional teleprompter. It was designed to be used by itself on a smartphone, tablet - or run it on your M1 or M2 Mac directly to an external monitor with the Parrot Pro Teleprompter Here are just a few things you can do with the Parrot Teleprompter app: - Scroll scripts in landscape, portrait and mirror mode - Control scroll speed - Change text size - Jump forward or backward - Add toggle marker to focus your eye on specific lines of text - Adjust the foreground and background colors for easy visibility - Directly type and edit your scripts within the app or connect to you Drop Box account (Supports .txt files) - Remote control functionality (With additional Parrot Pro Teleprompter remote accessory (included with the Parrot Pro Teleprompter) or sold separately HERE (link: https://padcaster.com/products/parrot-remote?variant=12364300812374) - Unlimited number of scripts - Loop script setting and more to simplify your production The patented Parrot Pro Teleprompter is the worlds most portable and affordable teleprompter! Use it in your home studio or take it anywhere you need to film your next video. If you have ever tried to memorize lines for a video, then you know how challenging it can be. Teleprompters display a script in front of the camera so the actor can read their lines and maintain eye contact with the audience. Until now teleprompters have been reserved for large budget productions often costing thousands of dollars each. The Parrot Pro teleprompter is a professional quality teleprompter at an affordable price that still delivers a professional quality experience. Combined with virtually any smartphone, the Parrot Pro Teleprompter will take any script and scroll it in front of you so you no longer need to worry about what to say on camera. It's innovative design removes all the unnecessary components which allows you to mount the Parrot teleprompter directly to a standard DSLR or digital camcorder lens, or mount to any support with a standard 1/4-20 thread. It's compact size makes it easy to throw in your camera bag and take it wherever you go for your next interview, on location news report, documentary, video blog, podcast, corporate video, video tutorial, or speech.

About

Teleprompter Automatic

This app helps you create professional videos with automatic text scrolling. It offers features like script importing, text mirroring, and video editing tools. Enhance your content with custom logos, backgrounds, and special effects for polished social media posts and presentations.

Highlights
  • Automatic text scrolling
  • Script importing
  • Text mirroring
  • Video editing (trim, flip, rotate)
  • Auto subtitles with translation
  • Custom logos and backgrounds
  • Special effects filters
Features
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Record confident videos without memorizing your script. Teleprompter Automatic keeps your text near the camera and scrolls it by voice, fixed speed, reading time, or words per minute. Record, rehearse, edit, add subtitles, or stream live—all from one app. READ AT YOUR PACE • Voice Scrolling listens to your speech and advances the script as you speak. • Use Fixed Speed, set a total reading time with Timed Scrolling, or set your pace in words per minute. • Adjust speed during your take, set a countdown, and mirror text horizontally or vertically. • Customize fonts, size, color, alignment, line spacing, and the Reader’s size and position. • Control scrolling and recording from Apple Watch, Web Remote, a paired keyboard, or a game controller. RECORD, REHEARSE, OR GO LIVE • Record video with the front or rear camera while reading directly from your screen. • Capture audio-only sessions with microphone selection and a detailed playback waveform. • Fine-tune supported camera options including resolution, frame rate, HDR, stabilization, zoom, filters, and microphone input. • Use Practice mode for a private rehearsal, then decide whether to save or delete the recording. • Stream from the Reader with platform presets, direct YouTube setup, or a custom RTMP/RTMPS connection. BUILD A BETTER SCRIPT LIBRARY • Write or paste text, import PDF, DOCX, and text files, or create a first draft with AI. • Organize scripts in folders and personalize their formatting for easier reading. • Sign in to sync your script and recording library with the cloud. EDIT AND SHARE YOUR CONTENT • Trim, rotate, resize, change speed, combine clips, and prepare videos for different aspect ratios. • Add text, images, a logo, watermark, filters, or a blurred or replacement background. • Generate subtitles from speech, translate them into another language, and customize their style and placement. • Export your finished video or share audio recordings from the app. From quick social videos and lessons to presentations, product demos, interviews, sermons, and live broadcasts, Teleprompter Automatic helps you keep eye contact and deliver every line with confidence. Open your script, press record, and tell your story without losing your place. Privacy Policy: https://teleprompter.pw/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://teleprompter.pw/terms/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Parrot Teleprompter4 screens
Teleprompter Automatic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Teleprompter Automatic at 4.7 against Parrot Teleprompter's 2.9. Teleprompter Automatic also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (275 vs 24). Parrot Teleprompter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Teleprompter Automatic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Parrot Teleprompter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Teleprompter Automatic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Teleprompter Automatic has 275 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 28% and 28% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parrot Teleprompter ships an update every 5 weeks, Teleprompter Automatic every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Parrot Teleprompter versus Teleprompter Automatic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParrot TeleprompterTeleprompter Automatic
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (24 ratings)4.7 (275 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews — better27.8% of reviews
Number of ratings24275 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Padcaster, LLCApp Box

Customer experience

Parrot Teleprompter

All ratings24 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral20.8%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive28.5%
Neutral12.1%
Negative59.4%

Teleprompter Automatic

All ratings275 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative67.1%

Bugs and requests

Parrot Teleprompter

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Keyboard disappearing issue
  • Dropbox sync not working
  • Script jumping to beginning when using remote
  • Formatting issues when pasting text
  • Inability to edit saved scripts
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  • Crashes and freezes
  • Scroll speed issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Support for more cloud storage services
  • Revamp of user interface
  • Shortcut actions for scripts
  • Donation/subscription option to support development
  • Voice control/recognition
Show 1 more
  • Better control over scroll speed and direction

Teleprompter Automatic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Parrot Teleprompter

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Teleprompter Automatic

Subscriptions3
  • Teleprompter Premium Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Teleprompter Premium Annual3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Full access for one year$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Teleprompter Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Parrot Teleprompter free?
Parrot Teleprompter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teleprompter Automatic free?
Teleprompter Automatic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parrot Teleprompter or Teleprompter Automatic?
Teleprompter Automatic is rated higher. Parrot Teleprompter averages 2.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Teleprompter Automatic averages 4.7 from 275 ratings.
Do Parrot Teleprompter or Teleprompter Automatic have ads?
Neither Parrot Teleprompter nor Teleprompter Automatic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parrot Teleprompter or Teleprompter Automatic?
Parrot Teleprompter ships an update every 5 weeks, and Teleprompter Automatic every 6 days. Most recently, Parrot Teleprompter was updated on October 14, 2026 and Teleprompter Automatic on October 16, 2026.

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