Teleprompter Pro Reviews

by Raquel Raquel Raquel

This is the workflow if you're using an iPad with an iPhone for a remote: You need to go into settings on the phone's app, then go into "nearby devices," then "host a session." Then put your phone down and go to the iPad. Dig into the iPad app's settings and join the session. But it doesn't join. You need to go back to the phone and confirm that you want to let the iPad join. Then you have to go back to the iPad and close the settings window. Then you go back to the phone and start playing the script, but it probably didn't actually load on the iPad, so you need to back out and try again now that the script's open. Then the script loads on the iPad.

The big problem is that going back to the home screen on one of the devices immediately disconnects the session and you need to go through the whole process all over again EVERY TIME you want to change something in the script. Maybe you can tolerate it for a one-time project, but you're certainly not going to use it regularly.

And the even bigger problem is that scrolling is only smooth on the hosting device, so you're going to need to make all your edits on the iPad you want to read from, and that might mean taking it out of the teleprompter frame every time.

And importing from Google Drive doesn't seem to work. All my docs are grayed out. I have no idea how TeleprompterPro has more than two stars.

by Zzmoviecom

TeleprompterPro itself is ok. But the in app purchases, especially when wishing to buy the video promoter tho getting something else was madness. Even more maddening when trying to tell this to the creator via email who instead of listening to feedback he just never would see the in app purchasing is confusing and problematic. Buying the other TelePrompTer video instead based on poor customer service alone.

(Folks the response from the developer below is simply a lie. He never once offered me a refund. He said u can try apple though no promises. I have an email exchange of at least 4 deep that will show his lack of compassion for the confusion his app and his exchange created. I am putting together a screen cap if this exchange to show the developer is simply not telling the truth with the way this played out. I will post this link here for all to see)

by David L. Adams

I tried the premium version with subscription, but found it unusable for two reasons. First, While it is possible to change the font for the script as a whole, it is not possible to change the font for individual words. My work requires me to record scripts in multiple languages, some of which are not written in Roman typefaces. The inability to change typefaces on the word by word basis makes the software unusable for me. Another weakness that I found with it is that the editing interface is simply clumsy and not well designed. I was really hopeful that this would become my go-to teleprompter app, but I’m afraid that I found it unsuitable. If your work does not require that you change typefaces within a presentation, you can probably get accustomed to the clumsy the editing interface especially if you write your script someplace else and then import it. In that case this would be a very fine piece of software. So I hope that it will work for you, even if it does not work for me.

by SqueekPhoto

Importing from google drive is great, but you don’t support their file formats... which is a pain point for me. I made the switch to drive years ago to get away from stale documents and multiple files with edits and versions to track and store... but I am forced to reintroduce that into my workflow because you don’t allow for importing of google docs. I think this would be a huge improvement and asset for your professional users!

Also, support for team drive uploads would be an amazing addition as well. Drive is all about live collaboration, and team drives are where documents are stored for easy team access to living those living collaborative documents... like scripts for teleprompters. 😉

by Cantautor

I am a singer-songwriter and I bought TeleprompterPro because I need it for on stage performances.
The remote control feature is "almost" good, because I can't really control the whole thing from an iPhone. What I can really do is to start/stop the scrolling and that's it. I can't open a new script remotely. What I mean by this is that an assistant should be able to remotely select a new song that opens on the iPhone and automatically opens on the iPad.
The actual situation is that somebody has to approach the iPad, which is on the stage; select a new script and run away hiding from the audience. Not a good situation, is it?
All that said, I spent the money on something I won't use completely, although I recognize that I will use it at home for videos.
Please, consider this for your new upgrades. It would be great

by CaptHarlock

The price isn’t expensive if you research other Teleprompter products out there especially if you are using a hardware Teleprompter with your camera like I do. Just in the past three weeks I filmed a PSA with a Broadway star and two host wrap-arounds for documentaries with this program and set-up. If you have an iPad and an iPhone already you are nearly ready to go depending on your tasks. I use a Glide Gear iPad TelePrompTer accessory. There are small problems with BlueTooth connectivity if you let the controller device goes to sleep or if the script entered is very long. Neither problem is a show stopper. Easy enough to split long scripts into separate scenes and easy enough to reboot the program if the controller device goes to sleep. I find it best to open Word docs in Pages on the iPad and then directly import in Teleprompter Premium, gets rid of weird Word formatting that can interfere with the program. I have already contacted the developer about these issues, so we should see what develops in the future.

by JZSING

I began with the free version and upgraded quickly. Mostly, the one time upgrade price is what sold me.
I haven’t had TeleprompterPro for long, but here’s a couple things I wish It had
-when you are highlighting (only available on paid version) the color does not lock after selecting. Meaning, once you are done highlighting one section, you have to go through reselecting over and over again. It’s a pain when working with a longer script.
-there’s no auto save when editing your script. TeleprompterPro crashed after I had been working for over an hour on a script, I lost everything I didn’t manually save.
It seems to be a company that will upgrade these things (especially for paid members) as I’ve received a couple emails from the developer thanking for purchase and soliciting their other apps. Looking forward to see what gets added in future updates

by GT500KRGirl

Made a mistake myself trying to get the license key! I originally gave this one star because I thought it was not issuing me the license key. However on the sixth try I noticed instead of asking for my email address and wanting me to set up a password, (as almost any app or program wants to issue a key ) it wanted my name and my email address only LOL. So I was trying to put in my email and then create a user password, once again my mistake. The developer got right back to me to assure me they would fix the problem immediately but this was on me. sorry for the bad review previously. And A+ for the developer or tech-support

by Terry GR

This is my first foray into using a teleprompter, but I was very impressed with how intuitive TeleprompterPro is and how easy it was to start using immediately.
I especially like that I can easily write my script in MS Word and quickly import it directly into TeleprompterPro . Further editing can then occur in TeleprompterPro itself if needed. I’m using this with an iPad along with a teleprompter device and camera, but it also can function with only a cell phone or tablet doing the scrolling and recording.

As much as TeleprompterPro itself impressed me, the support was fantastic. I noticed a minor bug that appeared with this last major iOS update (14.0). Within a few days TeleprompterPro was updated and problem solved.
I would definitely recommend TeleprompterPro (I purchased the premium version).

by Missterius1

I just got this recently and haven’t used it much but I’d be happy to share my experience so far.
I hated recording my podcast because if I used my computer to read the script online,I had to keep scrolling down and then I’d over scroll and lose my place. EDIT! If I’d use a paper script the page turning came through the microphone and you guessed it EDIT. Now all I have to do is read, the program advances at adjustable speeds. Your program saved my marriage because guess whose job it was to do all those edits? That’s right, poor hubby. Thank you from both of us for creating this awesome program.

by JGT37z

UPDATE! I wish I could give this guy TEN stars. I ran into a problem with TeleprompterPro that was totally a user (me) error and Joe patiently and kindly walked me to the resolution (simply doing an update). Professional and immediate assistance. And TeleprompterPro is still awesome too. Thanks again Joe.

TeleprompterPro is precisely what I needed. I wanted something that was robust and easy to use. I don't want to spend precious time wrestling with configuring an overly complex app. I just set it up, load a script and it works. Speaking of loading scripts, it couldn't be easier. TeleprompterPro connects to your iOS folder so all you have to do is use iCloud to upload the documents. Nice job Joe.

by Appletrk

Teleprompter Premium is a well designed application with an impressive array of features that provide all the functionality I was looking for. My primary use is for presenting songs to help me practice on my guitar.

I was pleasantly surprised at the attention to detail demonstrated by Teleprompter Premium. For example, once I had the timing calculated I made a note of the speed only to find out that the speed was automatically saved with the file when I filed it.

It supports a full arrary of fonts, including monospaced fonts which is crucial for chord placements over the appropriate song phrase.

Teleprompter Premium supports my bluetooth keyboard allowing me to make adjustments and still have the tablet at a proper distance.

The user interface is superb, with everything you'd expect and nothing you wouldn't.

All in all this is the best teleprompting software I've used and cannot think of any features I'd like to have that aren't already there.

Oh, and technical support is top-notch. I had a minor issue with my Dropbox setup and had the solution just hours after my report.

by Eujung33

I’ve been informally been doing school news programs for a long time now. With digital video it doesn’t take much to record, edit and post a program for people to watch, but one of the challenges is providing on-screen talent with a script that can be read easily while recording. We usually have gone the route of printing the scripts in large letters and hanging on the tripod, but usually the angle of the script and length of the script makes it difficult to look professional. With this tool, however, it’s easy to put the script on the device and cast at a speed of your choice. You can place the device at a position that looks natural, making it easier to record professional looking video. Probably easiest with a larger iPad, but even with an iPhone it works well. Highly recommend getting comfortable with saving files to iCloud in advance, so you don’t scramble to figure it out before going live. Highly recommended!

by +Horns69+

Teleprompter Premium really is the teleprompter software for which I have been searching. The iOS software that “came” with my actual teleprompter had a difficult user interface and poorly translated instructions. Plus, you could not just import a script (or sermon) without having to copy and paste. Teleprompter Premium solved those issues. I can easily import files and I was able to turn my iPhone into a remote in less than a minute. I had an easy time following the directions. I think users will be pleasantly surprised with the simple set-up and seamless operation. I am highly recommending Teleprompter Premium.

by Brogers718

When I found out last minute that I needed to handle a video shoot without a production company I went to a mad scramble to make sure I had everything I needed. One thing I never thought I’d be able to find in time was a teleprompter. Then I thought there has to be an app, there is an app for everything. Well, I was right. teleprompter was that app. It saved my neck and the shoot went perfectly, the talent loved TeleprompterPro so much I think I convinced them to download it themselves. From full editing capabilities to font size adjustment and full scrolling speed control TeleprompterPro really is an all in one teleprompter that does everything a real teleprompter would. I highly recommend.

by Knotcrazy

This is my 5th Teleprompter app. All I need are the basics, a script I can follow and easy editing on the fly. Up till this one, using a teleprompter on my iPad has been one frustration on top of another. The biggest ouch has been trying to set a proper scroll speed to match my voice. The set speed made my videos difficult, monotonous and boring. I thought that would be solved by an app with voice control but that ended up worse than no control. TeleprompterPro solved everything. The controls and views via a second iOS device are great (I now have the camera person controlling the speed), the speed of response between devices is perfect, the ability to edit is good and I am one happy camper. Great job. I highly recommend this.

by Rremjr

I got the free version a while back for a webinar I had to lead and it worked beautifully. I did not upgrade because of the pandemic. Being an artist, funds were low. Today I saw the offer for a free upgrade and I couldn’t make it work. I replied to the email with the offer and wasn’t expecting to get a response, especially on a holiday but to my surprise, I was emailed immediately. The instructions I was given did not work. After about 6 emails going back and forth I was able to get my free upgrade. Seriously, this is the best customer service I have ever experienced and TeleprompterPro works great. Very easy to navigate without tutorials and my webinar was a big success! Thanks for a great service!!

by Manny Valencia

I bought Teleprompter Premium for a TV commercial shoot 2 days ago. I owned other TelePrompTer apps and software but this one I’m using in a new iPad and portable beam splitter. Here’s my outline comment;
- This is very easy to use. I was up and running in just a few minutes.
- I used the cut and paste with MS word that my client sent through email.
- It also imports from Google Drive and iCloud. Others I haven’t tried yet.
- Speed adjustment works well but I really like the timed scroll.
- I used the horizontal reflection and used the script editing on the fly and it works flawless even mounted on the beam splitter.
- The price vs performance is hard to beat. I own several software many times more expensive than this. This does the job well.
- I haven’t tried scripts more than 30 sec especially long ones that may need markers
- Remote control with an iPhone worked but I had a problem of disconnecting. It’s a Bluetooth connection. This feature will make TeleprompterPro more powerful if I could figure out what went wrong. Especially if I could have a total control of the iPad as client.
Overall, I’m happy with TeleprompterPro . It’s very useful. It worked smoothly and I would recommend it.

by Darths_Dad

I tried virtually all the teleprompter apps and I kept coming back to this one. Why? It just works. The ease in getting scripts loaded and being able to easily edit makes it perfect for field production. The number of options to control it is staggering. We use an XBox controller which kind of makes it “fun”, but there are so many other ways to run it remotely. No “follow your voice” gimmicks that sounds cool but rarely works with any level of confidence, and when you have talent and crew waiting you need it to work all the time, every time. I also liked the subscription options. I was able to try it for a week at a small price to see if it worked for us. It did so next time we use it we’ll spring for the annual license, it’s that good.

by Tiff3210

I wrote my script on pages on my Mac, then airdropped to my iPad and had trouble bringing it into TeleprompterPro. In all fairness I’m not 100% sure, it was a problem with TeleprompterPro or a bug in apple’s software. Anyway I solved it, by emailing the script to myself as a pdf, saving it to files and then bringing it in, which worked flawlessly. (I think it had issues with importing from pages, so just do pdf)
I bought this for one time use, but it’s good to have for the future, if ever needed. Besides for my minor issue, I have to say that app works fluidly, and has a great UX. I got done what I needed done, using it with a teleprompter to shoot a video. Also the developer seems great! So happy to support his business.

by Harpo The Racer

I bought TeleprompterPro and use it with an iPad. Had some questions about how to make some features work and had a response within an hour. Very impressed with the response time! I connected a Bluetooth keyboard to the iPad and was easily able to control the scrolling of the text on the iPad. Was also given instructions on how to view the iPad from another device using QuickTime. Didn’t know I could even do that! Just need to figure out how to view the non-reversed display when using it with a reversed display while another person is operating and scrolling the text for someone on camera.