iCue Remote vs PromptSmart+ Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iCue Remote
Control your iCue teleprompter for iPad remotely via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Adjust playback, speed, scroll location, timer, and font size. Features gesture controls and file sharing capabilities.
- Remote control over Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
- Playback and speed adjustment
- Scroll location and timer control
- Font size and shuffle speed settings
- Gesture remote functionality
- File sharing via AirDrop
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iCue Remote is made specifically for iCue teleprompter for iPad. iCue Remote does not work for any other application. iCue Remote can control iCue over Wifi or blue tooth. iCue Remote controls the following features in iCue: Playback control Speed Fast Forward Rewind Scroll Location Timer Control Shuffle Displays Scrolling Text Marker Control Load Files Font size Fast-forward, rewind, shuffle speeds Toggle guide Toggle Speed Range Display scrolling text from prompter New Gesture remote allows gestures to control prompter features. Now use AirDrop to share files, or simply press the "Get File" option to use the remote capability to send the file to the remote.
PromptSmart+ Remote Control
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Connect to the prompter app PromptSmart+ to adjust the position of the text up/down one line, scroll continuously with a long press, go back to the top, and see what the talent sees in mirrored mode. PromptSmart+ Remote is a companion app to the PromptSmart+ teleprompter app (subscription required) that lets you control the scrolling of your content with a simple tap of your finger to move it forward or backward, start/stop your presentations, and return to the beginning. The Remote Control allows you to mirror the screen of your prompter display so that the content of the teleprompter display can be viewed and re-positioned from a distance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iCue Remote at every 3 months against PromptSmart+ Remote Control's every 20 months. iCue Remote also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iCue Remote ships an update every 3 months, PromptSmart+ Remote Control every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCue Remote | PromptSmart+ Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunshine Valley Systems | PromptSmart |
In-app purchases
iCue Remote
No in-app purchases
PromptSmart+ Remote Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iCue Remote free?
Is PromptSmart+ Remote Control free?
Do iCue Remote or PromptSmart+ Remote Control have ads?
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