Comparison

Parrot Teleprompter vs Telestrator LIVE

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

Telestrator LIVE

Features
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Telestrator Draw turns your iPad into a wireless drawing surface for your live service or event. Pair the app to your Telestrator session, and whatever you draw on the iPad appears instantly on your main screens — over your slides, lyrics, scripture, photos, and videos. Built for churches and live productions where a pastor or presenter wants to circle a word, underline a verse, or sketch an idea on the graphics the room is already watching, no cables, no separate tablet display, no production booth. HOW IT WORKS • Open the app and scan the pairing QR code (or type the 6-character code) shown on your Telestrator control screen. • Draw with Apple Pencil or your finger. Pen and highlighter, multiple colors and sizes, undo, and one-tap clear. • Your strokes stream live to the audience output in real time. • Freeze or play background video, follow slide changes automatically, and clear with a smooth fade between thoughts. REQUIRES A TELESTRATOR ACCOUNT This app is the drawing companion to Telestrator Live. You'll need an active account at app.telestrator.live (free trial available) and a running control session to pair with. Subscriptions are managed on the web — there is no in-app purchase. Apple Pencil recommended. Works on iPad and iPhone.

Screenshots

Parrot Teleprompter4 screens
Telestrator LIVE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Telestrator LIVE at every 3 days against Parrot Teleprompter's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parrot Teleprompter ships an update every 5 weeks, Telestrator LIVE every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Parrot Teleprompter versus Telestrator LIVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParrot TeleprompterTelestrator LIVE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Padcaster, LLCBrand New Church

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

Telestrator LIVE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Parrot Teleprompter

No in-app purchases

None

Telestrator LIVE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parrot Teleprompter free?
Parrot Teleprompter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Telestrator LIVE free?
Telestrator LIVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Parrot Teleprompter or Telestrator LIVE have ads?
Neither Parrot Teleprompter nor Telestrator LIVE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parrot Teleprompter or Telestrator LIVE?
Parrot Teleprompter ships an update every 5 weeks, and Telestrator LIVE every 3 days. Most recently, Parrot Teleprompter was updated on November 6, 2026 and Telestrator LIVE on October 31, 2026.

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