Comparison

Parrot Teleprompter vs TelePrompter Scripts for Video

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 Scripts for Video

Easily create professional videos on your phone by reading a script that scrolls seamlessly. Enhance your content with editing, logo addition, background replacement, and automatic subtitle generation. Perfect for social media, vlogging, and business presentations.

Highlights
  • Scrolling teleprompter for natural delivery
  • Automatic caption and subtitle generation
  • Video editing and social media resizing
  • Add logos and replace backgrounds
  • Countdown function before shooting
  • Shoot in portrait or landscape mode
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TelePrompter Scripts for Video - is an app that makes it easy to create professional quality videos on your phone. No one will know you are reading a script; everyone will think you’re always looking at the camera. No need to memorize lines or look at notes! It is the ideal application for recording videos, vlogging, presenting, promoting, and more. This professional application helps you remember your script while shooting and provides a tool to create compelling videos. After recording, you can edit your video, add your logo, resize it for social media, replace the background, add text and automatically annotate the video with the timings from your recording. This app is the fastest and easiest way to create authentic content for your social media, education, business communications, content marketing, and more. With a range of versatile features, this app gives you everything you need to make flawless videos. You will never have to worry about forgetting your lines again! Premium Features: Present videos like a professional Countdown function before shooting Shoot in portrait or landscape mode Add captions and subtitles automatically Easily edit and manage your texts There is no free content inside! To access the application, you must be subscribed. Payment is due upon confirmation of subscription purchase. - The cost of a weekly subscription is $2.99. - Subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - A subscription with a free trial period automatically renews to a paid subscription. You may cancel or manage the auto-renewal of your free trial by going to your Account Settings after purchase. - Please note that any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. - For any other information, please read our privacy policy and terms of use. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aXDJspeapq9684xa_T4CkdTYm7DCa0_-ZoYrEXw1r50/edit?usp=share_link Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18oaoELMdyo1wAtGrzzZDX0UhSiYks2TCnbLuwcLuIF8/edit?usp=share_link

Screenshots

Parrot Teleprompter4 screens
TelePrompter Scripts for Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TelePrompter Scripts for Video at 71% against Parrot Teleprompter's 28%. TelePrompter Scripts for Video also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0). Parrot Teleprompter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 Scripts for Video sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per 7 days. Parrot Teleprompter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TelePrompter Scripts for Video holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Parrot Teleprompter's written reviews are positive against 71% of TelePrompter Scripts for Video's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parrot Teleprompter ships an update every 5 weeks, TelePrompter Scripts for Video every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Parrot Teleprompter versus TelePrompter Scripts for Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParrot TeleprompterTelePrompter Scripts for Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (28 ratings)4.3 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.5% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Padcaster, LLCShevket Saidakhmetov

Customer experience

Parrot Teleprompter

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

TelePrompter Scripts for Video

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

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
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  • Better control over scroll speed and direction

TelePrompter Scripts for Video

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Parrot Teleprompter

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TelePrompter Scripts for Video

Subscriptions3
  • Telepromter: Video & Script1 Month trial$6.497 Days
  • TelePrompter3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Teleprompter: Video & Script3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is Parrot Teleprompter free?
Parrot Teleprompter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TelePrompter Scripts for Video free?
TelePrompter Scripts for Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parrot Teleprompter or TelePrompter Scripts for Video?
TelePrompter Scripts for Video is rated higher. Parrot Teleprompter averages 3.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while TelePrompter Scripts for Video averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.
Which is updated more often, Parrot Teleprompter or TelePrompter Scripts for Video?
Parrot Teleprompter ships an update every 5 weeks, and TelePrompter Scripts for Video every 2 months. Most recently, Parrot Teleprompter was updated on October 22, 2026 and TelePrompter Scripts for Video on October 3, 2026.

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