Comparison

PrompterPal vs PomPom

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

Head to head
About

PrompterPal

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a teleprompter or speech assistant. Automatically scroll your script to maintain audience engagement and never lose your place. Offers extensive customization for text appearance and various remote control options.

Highlights
  • Automatic scrolling script
  • Customizable text appearance
  • Multiple remote control options
  • Extensive file import/export
  • External monitor support
  • Display mirroring
  • File sharing via cloud and web server
Features
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PrompterPal turns your iPad and iPhone into a teleprompter or speech assistant! PrompterPal automatically scrolls your speech for you to allow you to engage your audience and not worry about losing your place. Various forms of remote controls are possible as well as an external monitor. Share files between PrompterPal and a computer in several different ways. Check out PromptRemote, the free remote for PrompterPal. Easily configure the appearance of the text content to suit your presentation requirements including... • Font • Font Size • Text Color • Background Color • Head and Tail Indent • Line Spacing • Text Style Prompter features include: • Import File Types: PrompterPal (.prompterPal), Text (.txt), Rich Text (.rtf), Word (.docx) and HTML • Export File Types: PrompterPal (.prompterPal), Text (.txt), Rich Text (.rtf) and HTML • Five Marker Styles: Bar, Marker, Two Line, Inverted, Two Markers • Scroll Speed: Variable with two speed ranges. • Display mirroring for using a reflective teleprompter • Countdown: Two styles • Bidirectional Timer • External Monitor Support • Built-in user manual • Customizable title bar to give access to the features that are important to your workflow. • More... • File Sharing PrompterPal offers a variety of file sharing methods to assist in moving files between devices as well as a computer. - iTunes File Sharing: Copy files to and from PrompterPal using iTunes. - Email Files: Email files from PrompterPal and open files from other apps such as Mail. - iOS File Sharing: Send files directly from one PrompterPal to another. - Web Server: Host a web page that can be used from any computer to upload and download files. - Web Server Browser: Use built-in browser to load web page from another web server to download files or the entire database from another PrompterPal. - AirDrop: Use Apple's AirDrop to send files. - iCloud: Upload and download files from iCloud Drive. - Dropbox: Upload and download files from your Dropbox account. - Google Drive: Upload and download files from your Google Drive account. - iOS Remote Sharing: Send files and databases between host and peers. • Remote Control PrompterPal has a variety different remote options. - iOS Remote: Use another iOS device running PrompterPal or PromptRemote to control PrompterPal. Synchronize multiple devices. - Blue Tooth Keyboard: Assign keys of a blue tooth keyboard to control prompter features. - Touch Tone Remote: Use touch tone signals playing into the microphone line-in to control prompter features. - Audio Remote: Use the headphone in-line remote or other audio remote to control prompter features. - AirTurn Remote: Use wireless remotes from www.airturn.com to control prompter features. - Web Server Remote: Use a web page hosted on the network to control the prompter features. - Apple Watch: Use the Apple Watch to remotely control prompter functions. - Bluetooth MIDI: Use IK Multimedia's iRig Blueboard to control prompter functions. - Game Controller: Use MFi game controllers to control prompter functions. - Touch Recording: Record and playback your interactions with the prompter. - Speech Recognition: Use your speech to control the script using key words or the text content of the script. - Key Commands: Configure key combinations to control prompter features. This feature is enabled at all times. • Recording - Use either camera. - Movable video preview overlaying the script. - Share your video in a variety of ways. • Monitor Out Use an external monitor connected to the dock connector or AppleTV to display the prompter content. - Choose output resolution from supported resolutions. - Configure output to match device, or device to match output. - Adjust transform and mirroring for external display independently of device. - Works great with AppleTV and AirPlay. PrompterPal is perfect for public speakers, public broadcasting and electronic news gathering, school and business presentations and more!

About

PomPom

Features
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PomPom is a focus timer app that makes the Pomodoro technique simple, fun, and effective. PomPom helps you study and work in intervals, outsmart procrastinating, and achieve your goals. Tired of Distractions? Effortlessly manage your sessions with intuitive motion controls such as flipping, and shaking. Customize your focus time for study or work, and track your progress with detailed stats. Stay in the zone with calming music, free from distractions. Key Features: Master the Pomodoro Technique: Easily apply the proven method: 25 minutes of focus, followed by a short break. Perfect for study and daunting tasks. Intuitive Motion Controls: Use flip and shake movements to start, pause, or skip your timer. Effortless and engaging pomodoro timer management. Customizable Sessions: Adjust session lengths to fit your workflow, making it ideal for ADHD, students, and professionals alike. Detailed Productivity Stats: Track your progress with daily and weekly reports, usage heatmaps, focus/break balance, and productivity trends to visualize your focus patterns. Soothing Sounds & Music: Improve concentration with a curated library of lofi music, brown noise, focus soundscapes, and concentration boosting audio. Aesthetic & Minimal Design: Enjoy an intuitive and cute interface that will keep you coming back. Managing your pomodoro sessions has never been easier. Fully Functional Offline: This pomodoro focus timer app works in any environment, no login or internet connection required, everything you need for a more productive life. Perfect for Everyone: - Students: Use PomPom as your go-to study timer to stay on track. - Professionals: Boost your work sessions with a pomodoro focus timer that adapts to your needs. - ADHD Users: A simple, distraction-free tool to help you find your flow and reduce procrastination. Premium Features: - Gesture Control: Manage your timer with simple movements. - Custom Sessions: Tailor your focus time to fit your needs. - Full Sound Library: Unlock every sound for the perfect ambiance. - Exclusive Shop Items: Access accessories and items to customize your PomPom. - Session Themes: Choose your background for focus and break modes. Your path to success starts here! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PrompterPal4 screens
PomPom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PomPom at Free against PrompterPal's $7.99. PomPom also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). PrompterPal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

PomPom is free to download; PrompterPal costs $7.99 up front. PomPom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PrompterPal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrompterPal ships an update every 6 weeks, PomPom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PrompterPal versus PomPom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrompterPalPomPom
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunshine Valley SystemsKateryna Kontorovych

In-app purchases

None

PrompterPal

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PomPom

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 variants$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime3 variants$34.99

Questions

Is PrompterPal free?
PrompterPal costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PomPom free?
PomPom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PrompterPal or PomPom have ads?
Neither PrompterPal nor PomPom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrompterPal or PomPom?
PrompterPal ships an update every 6 weeks, and PomPom every 2 weeks. Most recently, PrompterPal was updated on October 14, 2026 and PomPom on October 12, 2026.

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