# Teleprompter vs Text Groove

The clearest difference is rating: Teleprompter at 4.8 against Text Groove's 3.0. Teleprompter also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (34K vs 2). Text Groove's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Teleprompter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year. Text Groove asks for nothing beyond the download.

Teleprompter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Teleprompter has 34K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Teleprompter's written reviews are positive against 60% of Text Groove's.

Teleprompter ships an update weekly, Text Groove every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Teleprompter | Text Groove |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teleprompter/id941620509/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-groove/id6444685286/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teleprompter Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/415466783) | [Text Groove Communications Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656109859) |

## What reviewers say

### Teleprompter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teleprompter/id941620509)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform your device into a professional teleprompter for free. Create and manage unlimited scripts, adjust text, record videos with real-time effects, and import documents. Ideal for content creators and presenters.

**Highlights:** Unlimited script creation and management, Adjustable text size, font, and color, Video recording with real-time effects, Import documents in various formats, Smooth scrolling with speed control, Remote control options, Timed scrolling and countdown timer

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Teleprompter Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Teleprompter | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive
- 🚀 Adjustable speed and font size
- 👍 Helpful for presentations and speeches
- 👍 Great for recording videos with scripts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with saving videos
- 🐛 Formatting issues when importing scripts
- 🔒 Requires account and internet connection
- 💰 Paid version is expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues between devices
- Disappearing scripts
- Overexposure issues when recording

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Improve script editing capabilities
- Integrate with cloud storage services
- Add remote control functionality
- Improve audio quality when recording


### Text Groove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-groove/id6444685286)

A messaging and audience engagement platform that syncs with your browser. Send and respond to messages instantly, sharing images, videos, GIFs, and voice notes. Manage contacts, privacy, and notifications on the go.

**Highlights:** Real-time message updates, Instant response capability, Unlimited media sharing, Multi-user support with permissions, On-the-go station management, Contact and privacy settings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Teleprompter free?

Teleprompter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text Groove free?

Text Groove is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Teleprompter or Text Groove?

Teleprompter is rated higher. Teleprompter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Text Groove averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Teleprompter or Text Groove have ads?

Neither Teleprompter nor Text Groove shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Teleprompter or Text Groove?

Teleprompter ships an update weekly, and Text Groove every 4 months. Most recently, Teleprompter was updated on October 28, 2026 and Text Groove on October 19, 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.*