Prompter Duo vs Sidus Link Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Prompter Duo
This iPad-exclusive application functions as both a camera and speech teleprompter, enabling smooth script scrolling for presentations and filming. It offers a compact, portable solution for various speaking and recording needs, integrating with hardware for a complete prompter system.
- Camera and speech prompter
- Smoothly scrolling scripts
- Count down function
- Inverted text display
- Remote control operation
- Dropbox compatibility
- Voice recording
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The World's First! Introducing the Revolutionary New Prompter System, "Prompter Duo"! Serving as both a camera prompter and speech prompter, we are happy to introduce an iPad-exclusive application that will surpass any expectations you may have, even of high-priced prompters! This breakthrough development is a full Prompter System, including both hardware and software. For those who have been left wanting by previous prompters, with cries such as "I'm disappointed by such poor usability," or "There are so many expensive options, but the cost-performance ratio is so low," we at PAGE ONE CO., LTD are here to help. Our Prompter System is a major breakthrough that will solve all of these problems. By combining our iPad application "Prompter Duo" and our exclusive hardware, a single piece of hardware can act as both a camera and speech prompter, forming the world's first ever Prompter System. Anyone with an iPad can take advantage of this system at no additional cost, and there is no need to have an extra PC or even a power supply handy. Compact and easy to carry, whether for personal or business use, this prompter is ready for any situation. Most of all, it will serve as the perfect support system for your speech, all at a competitive price. PAGE ONE is a developer and manufacturer of prompters, ranked number one in market share in Japan. Starting with NHK in 1995, our systems have been installed in the offices of broadcasters and large firms for years. -------------------------------------------------- The "Prompter Duo" application is an iPad-exclusive prompter that allows for simple creation of smoothly scrolling scripts. It excels as the perfect partner for anyone who may need to give a speech or presentation, including those involved in the filming of commercials, teachers and lecturers, students, event hosts, conference presenters, those recording movies for submission on the Internet, those filming merchandise advertising for e-commerce sites, and so on. "The supporting force behind your every speech!" Main Functions ・Count Down Function (ON/OFF, seconds) ・Display Direction (automatic, vertical, horizontal) ・Inverted Text Display (allows for use of half-mirrored speech and camera prompters) ・Consecutive Playback ・Automatic Start ・Scroll Speed (allows for realtime editing with locater display) ・Marker display ・Multiple Fonts ・Multiple Font Sizes ・Multiple Font Colors ・Background Colors ・Display Screen Editing (Editor Mode/Display Screen Mode) ・Setting of Cue Point (swipe to switch cue points) ・Voice recording ・Remote control operation using the dedicated remote control app "Duo Remote" Dropbox Compatibility Feature (Use Dropbox to acquire and share text) Allows for direct input, download, and sending of text via e-mail. Support Page http://www.pageone.co.jp/prompter/duo/support/ Page One Website http://www.pageone.co.jp/prompter/prompter_index.html
Sidus Link Pro
This powerful lighting control app transforms your iPad into a professional console. Wirelessly manage DMX and CRMX-enabled lights, automate setup, and design complex lighting sequences with ease. Achieve precise, real-time control for any production.
- Wireless DMX and CRMX control
- Console-style lighting control on iPad
- Visual Layout View for fixture arrangement
- Lightning-fast auto-patching and configuration
- Real-time cueing for DMX lights
- Design and manage lighting shows and effects
- Centralized control for multiple fixture manufacturers
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Sidus Link Pro is a powerful lighting control workstation that runs on your iPad and Mac. Control Aputure lights wirelessly with Sidus Bluetooth and cue any DMX or CRMX-enabled light through sACN and Art-Net using the intuitive Sidus Link interface. Console-style lighting control has never been easier. ENAHANCED PIXEL TOOLS When selecting multi-pixel fixtures, inside the Pixel Window, there are tools for applying gradients across the fixtures, and easy selection tools for first half, second half, odd, even and invert. ACTION PANEL Turn your cues and Quickshots into big, simple “Go” buttons for fast, confident execution. With an optional passcode lock, Action Panel makes it easy to hand control to a client, operator, or venue team. MAC SUPPORT Plan, design, and refine your lighting setup on Mac with more screen space and keyboard-and-mouse precision. EASY, POWERFUL CONSOLE-STYLE CONTROL Sidus Link Pro brings the power of a modern lighting console to your iPad and Mac without the complexity, menu diving, or manual reading. Speed is everything on set. Sidus Link Pro is built to be speedy. All of your most used functions are accessible with just a few taps. DESIGN DAZZLING SHOWS AND EFFECTS WITH REAL-TIME CUEING. Send crisp, responsive cues to your DMX-enabled fixtures at the same time, with no Bluetooth delay. Create rich, synchronized lighting changes and organize them into cue stacks with precise timing, transitions, and loops. Drag and drop to reorder with the Cue Sequence Editor. CONTROL ANY CRMX-ENABLED LIGHT Sidus Link Pro speaks DMX and wireless CRMX, the control protocol that all lights use. Centralize control of your lighting network in Sidus Link Pro, no matter the fixture manufacturer. THE CENTER OF YOUR LIGHTING ECOSYSTEM Sidus Link Pro interfaces with hardware to control fixtures with wired DMX or wireless CRMX capability. Use with any transmitter, node, or router, or partner with Sidus Hardware to unlock powerful monitoring and setup functions. Sidus Link Pro transmits lighting control protocols sACN and Art-Net. SAVE DAYS WITH 3D VISUALIZER Plan your setup in a virtual environment. Create spaces, place lights, design looks, and explore ideas before touching physical fixtures. Since 3D Visualizer is built into your control workflow, cues and DMX settings move seamlessly from planning to execution. SAVE HOURS WITH LIGHTNING FAST AUTO-PATCHING AND AUTO-CONFIGURATION Skip the setup grind. Sidus Link Pro detects your Aputure lights and reduces your setup by up to hundreds of steps. Easily update fixture settings and DMX profiles from your iPad and Mac. SAVE MINUTES WITH LAYOUT VIEW Arrange fixtures in a visual grid to match your physical set. Layout View gives you a faster, more intuitive way to organize fixtures, select the right light, and preview lighting changes in real time. STABLE, LONG-RANGE CONTROL With DMX and CRMX workflows, Sidus Link Pro maintains reliable control. When used with Aputure fixtures and Sidus Hardware, gain additional range and real-time health alerts. FREE BLUETOOTH CONTROL AND FILMMAKING TOOLS The Free plan includes Bluetooth control for Aputure and amaran lights, plus access to our full library of Light Modes, FX, Quickshots, Magic Program Pro and Go, Magic Infinity FX, and Diagram Master. OTHER FEATURES • Dial in tone with color selection methods like CCT, HSI, CCT RGB, xy, and HSIC+ • Set DMX parameters like Intensity, +/- Green, Hue, Saturation, and Variable Crossfade • Access DMX profiles, import GDTF profiles, and create your own profiles • Preview changes before taking them live with the Backstage workspace • Streamline Bluetooth control with Sidus BT View • Save and recall presets for Aputure lights with Sidus BT Quickshots • Auto-Configure, monitor, and update Aputure light firmware in the Fixture Manager • Create lighting plots and sync with your team with Diagram Master • Reference Illumination Handbook to compare fixtures and calculate output
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Prompter Duo at 4.1 against Sidus Link Pro's 2.7. Prompter Duo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (33% vs 22%). Sidus Link Pro's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 9). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Sidus Link Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Prompter Duo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Prompter Duo holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Prompter Duo's written reviews are positive against 22% of Sidus Link Pro's.
Prompter Duo ships an update every 10 months, Sidus Link Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Prompter Duo | Sidus Link Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better | 2.7 (30 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 584 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Page One Co., Ltd. | Sidus Link Ltd. |
Customer experience
Prompter Duo
Sidus Link Pro
In-app purchases
Prompter Duo
No in-app purchases
Sidus Link Pro
- Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- Max (Monthly)$19.991 Month
- Pro (Annual)$99.991 Year
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- Max (Annual)$199.991 Year
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