# iCue vs Telepromptr

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iCue | Telepromptr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icue/id480668388/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telepromptr/id572401027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 110 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunshine Valley Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/327149814) | [Teleprompter Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/415466783) |

## What reviewers say

### iCue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icue/id480668388)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Telepromptr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telepromptr/id572401027)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Telepromptr Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Telepromptr Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful features
- 💡 Helpful for presentations and videos
- 🚀 Seamless performance
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Importing text files can be problematic
- 🐛 Inconsistent scroll speed controls
- 🐛 Lack of portrait mode support
- 🐛 Buggy behavior and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*