Comparison

iCue vs Prompt+ Teleprompter

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

Head to head
About

iCue

Transforms your iPad and iPhone into a professional teleprompter. Customize text appearance, import various file types, and control playback with multiple remote options. Offers extensive file sharing capabilities for seamless workflow integration.

Highlights
  • Customizable text appearance (font, size, color)
  • Import various file types (TXT, RTF, DOCX, HTML)
  • Variable scroll speed and mirroring
  • Multiple file sharing methods (iTunes, Email, Cloud)
  • Extensive remote control options (iOS, Bluetooth, Web)
  • Speech recognition for script control
Features
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iCue from Prompter People turns your iPad and iPhone into a full featured teleprompter. Go to www.prompterpeople.com to see a full range of teleprompter systems for your iPad. Check out iCue Remote, the free remote for iCue. 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: iCue (.iCue), Text (.txt), Rich Text (.rtf), Word (.docx) and HTML • Export File Types: iCue (.iCue), 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 iCue 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 iCue using iTunes. - Email Files: Email files from iCue and open files from other apps such as Mail. - iOS File Sharing: Send files directly from one iCue 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 iCue. - 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 iCue has a variety different remote options. - iOS Remote: Use another iOS device running iCue or iCue Remote to control iCue. 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 most prompter features. Key Commands are available 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. Coupled with a Prompter People iPad prompter iCue is perfect for video production, public speaking, electronic news gathering, music, school, business presentations and more!

About

Prompt+ Teleprompter

This professional teleprompter app helps you present with confidence by scrolling your script on screen. It offers voice control, mirroring for external devices, and integration with video conferencing apps. Import scripts from cloud storage and customize text for easier reading.

Highlights
  • Voice-controlled scrolling
  • Mirror text for external devices
  • Import scripts from cloud storage
  • Rich text formatting
  • Remote script control
  • Clock for timing
  • Countdown timer
Features
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Prompt+ is a professional teleprompter app that helps you present with confidence. Simply read your script as it scrolls up the screen. Prompt+ can be used with the Zoom Video Conferencing app in multitasking mode on compatible iPad devices. Overlay your script on a Zoom call and read your script as it scrolls next to the camera. You will present with confidence and engage your audience with excellent eye contact. It's free for scripts of up to 750 characters and works across all iOS devices. For longer scripts, there is a one-off in-app purchase. This app does NOT require a monthly or annual subscription. * Scroll the teleprompter using voice recognition (iOS 13+) or speed control. * Mirror your text for use in a physical teleprompter device. * Display a clock to help you stick to time. * Import your scripts from Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud or OneDrive in .doc, .docx, .txt, .rtf or .pdf format. * Add Rich Text formatting to make them easier to read. * Set a countdown to get into position. * Use in landscape and portrait orientation. * Adjust the font size, colours, text alignment, and width of the text area. * Control the script remotely using a Bluetooth presentation control, foot pedal, games controller, external keyboard or even another Mac or iOS device.

Screenshots

iCue4 screens
Prompt+ Teleprompter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Prompt+ Teleprompter at Free against iCue's $7.99. Prompt+ Teleprompter also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (314 vs 6). iCue's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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

Prompt+ Teleprompter is free to download; iCue costs $7.99 up front. Prompt+ Teleprompter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iCue asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prompt+ Teleprompter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prompt+ Teleprompter has 314 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of iCue's written reviews are positive against 47% of Prompt+ Teleprompter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iCue versus Prompt+ Teleprompter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCuePrompt+ Teleprompter
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (6 ratings)4.7 (314 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews47.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6314 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunshine Valley SystemsNorton Five Ltd

Customer experience

iCue

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral14.8%
Negative40.7%

Prompt+ Teleprompter

All ratings314 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive47.0%
Neutral9.4%
Negative43.6%

Bugs and requests

iCue

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Prompt+ Teleprompter

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Voice scroll stops working randomly
  • Cursor jumping and deleting characters
  • Disconnects between devices
  • Crashes when editing scripts
  • Incompatibility with external mics

Requested features

4 requests
  • Center active text during voice control
  • Add more formatting options
  • Improve script editing experience
  • Add ability to record self while using

In-app purchases

None

iCue

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Prompt+ Teleprompter

One-time1
  • Premium Teleprompter$19.99

Questions

Is iCue free?
iCue costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prompt+ Teleprompter free?
Prompt+ Teleprompter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCue or Prompt+ Teleprompter?
Prompt+ Teleprompter is rated higher. iCue averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Prompt+ Teleprompter averages 4.7 from 314 ratings.
Do iCue or Prompt+ Teleprompter have ads?
Neither iCue nor Prompt+ Teleprompter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCue or Prompt+ Teleprompter?
iCue ships an update every 2 months, and Prompt+ Teleprompter every 2 months. Most recently, iCue was updated on October 7, 2026 and Prompt+ Teleprompter on October 19, 2026.

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