Comparison

Parrot Teleprompter vs Stepflow

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

Stepflow

This app offers a community-driven platform for creating and discovering detailed, step-by-step tutorials. Users can learn new skills, share their knowledge, and connect with creators across various interests like makeup, crafts, and DIY.

Highlights
  • Structured step-by-step tutorials
  • No skipped steps
  • Combine video, photo, and audio
  • Community-driven feed
  • Create tutorials in-app
  • Save and organize flows
  • Discover diverse categories
Features
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Stepflow – Learn anything. Step by step. Stepflow is the #1 global step-by-step tutorial community for real, complete guides. With no missing steps. No algorithm. You decide what shows up in your feed. Get inspired by exciting projects, learn skills for life, and discover new talents within yourself. Or share your own knowledge and help others improve, step by step. #Real tutorials. Finally complete. With Stepflow, you get exactly what’s missing elsewhere: + Structured step-by-step tutorials + No skipped steps + Content you can actually follow and recreate #Your content, your style A standardized step-by-step layout combined with video, photo, and audio uploads makes every tutorial flow unique: + Explain complex topics in a simple way + Freely combine formats + Share knowledge without limits #Community over algorithm On Stepflow, it’s not a feed that controls you. It’s a community that helps you grow: + Find creators who truly inspire you + Follow your interests, not trends + Connect with like-minded people #Share your knowledge with the world Create your own tutorials and build your expertise: + Create step-by-step flows directly in the app + Help others learn new skills + Become part of a global knowledge community #Discover what interests you Find content you can actually use: + Tutorials from your favorite creators + Inspiring collections and categories + Ideas from Beauty & Food to DIY & Business #Collect, save, create Organize your knowledge and inspiration: + Save flows for later + Create your own collections + Build visual collages of your ideas From makeup guides and simple recipes to DIY projects and creative ideas for your home: With Stepflow, you’ll learn skills that truly enrich your life.

Screenshots

Parrot Teleprompter4 screens
Stepflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stepflow at 5.0 against Parrot Teleprompter's 3.0. Parrot Teleprompter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Stepflow sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Parrot Teleprompter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stepflow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parrot Teleprompter has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Parrot Teleprompter versus Stepflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParrot TeleprompterStepflow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (29 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB69 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe Padcaster, LLCStepflow GmbH

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

Stepflow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Parrot Teleprompter

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Stepflow

Subscriptions3
  • Stepflow+ (Weekly Plan)$2.997 Days
  • Stepflow+ (Monthly Plan)$10.991 Month
  • Stepflow+ (Yearly Plan)$69.991 Year
One-time5
  • 10x Draft flow$0.99
  • Donation$0.99
  • 5x Private flow$1.99
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  • 5x Private collection$1.99
  • 10x Bookmark$1.99

Questions

Is Parrot Teleprompter free?
Parrot Teleprompter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stepflow free?
Stepflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parrot Teleprompter or Stepflow?
Stepflow is rated higher. Parrot Teleprompter averages 3.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Stepflow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Parrot Teleprompter or Stepflow have ads?
Stepflow shows ads; Parrot Teleprompter does not.

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