Comparison

iCue vs Telepromptr

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

Telepromptr

This app provides a professional teleprompter experience for video production and presentations. Easily import or type your scripts, customize text appearance, and utilize features like mirroring and eyeline mode for improved delivery. Record directly within the app and output to external displays.

Highlights
  • Mirroring text
  • Record video
  • Import various document types
  • Customizable text appearance
  • Remote control support
  • Eyeline mode
  • Output to external displays
Features
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Telepromptr is your best solution for a simple, professional Teleprompter app. No account needed... Just type, import or paste your text and start in seconds. Over 11 years on the App Store, and featured on the App Store "Make a Film with iPad" promotion. Now, re-imagined with a modern design and a suite of new features. Telepromptr is designed to be lightweight, reliable and versatile. Perfect for video production, presenting, speaking, meetings, music performances and more! Key features • Simple & intuitive design • Portrait & Landscape support on all devices • Record Video • Mirroring (no upgrade required) • Remote Control with a keyboard or any compatible controller • Text: Adjust the colours, size, font and line spacing • Easy Markdown formatting for bold/italic • Import Word, PDF, plain text and Markdown documents • Eyeline Mode aligns the text beside your camera for better eye contact • Save and re-use Style Presets • See your words per minute and time remaining • Output to connected displays via AirPlay or HDMI • Add a countdown timer before scrolling starts The optional Pro upgrade is available as a one-time in-app purchase forever, or as a subscription. If you chose to subscribe (optional), you can cancel anytime within the app, or from your Apple ID settings. Privacy policy: https://telepromptr.com/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iCue4 screens
Telepromptr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Telepromptr at Free against iCue's $7.99. Telepromptr also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 6). iCue's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence and ads 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

Telepromptr is free to download; iCue costs $7.99 up front. Telepromptr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. iCue asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Telepromptr holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Telepromptr has 1.3K 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 54% of Telepromptr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCue ships an update every 2 months, Telepromptr monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iCue versus Telepromptr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCueTelepromptr
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (6 ratings)4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunshine Valley SystemsTeleprompter Apps Ltd

Customer experience

iCue

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

Telepromptr

All ratings1,290 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews369 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative38.8%

Bugs and requests

iCue

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Telepromptr

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Bluetooth keyboard connectivity issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when importing text files
  • Crashes and freezes when using certain features
  • Inability to delete or manage scripts
  • Formatting problems with special characters

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to control the app remotely via Bluetooth or Apple Watch
  • Improved text formatting options, including font color and background
  • Playlist/library management for scripts
  • Countdown timer before script starts
  • Portrait mode support
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  • Better error handling and feedback for importing files

In-app purchases

None

iCue

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Telepromptr

Subscriptions1
  • Telepromptr Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Telepromptr Pro$59.99

Questions

Is iCue free?
iCue costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Telepromptr free?
Telepromptr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iCue or Telepromptr?
Telepromptr is rated higher. iCue averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Telepromptr averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.
Do iCue or Telepromptr have ads?
Neither iCue nor Telepromptr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCue or Telepromptr?
iCue ships an update every 2 months, and Telepromptr monthly. Most recently, iCue was updated on September 28, 2026 and Telepromptr on September 29, 2026.

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