Why a Native App Beats Web Based Teleprompters
Web-based teleprompters are convenient but fundamentally limited. They can't float over other apps, they require internet, and they compete with your browser for resources. A native Mac app gives you everything a web teleprompter does — plus floating overlay, voice tracking, and offline support.
See It in Action
Web-based teleprompters exist because they're easy to build and instantly accessible — no installation needed. But they inherit all the limitations of running inside a browser tab. The most critical limitation is window management: a browser tab can't create a floating overlay that sits on top of other applications. If your recording software is full-screen, the teleprompter disappears behind it.
Native apps don't have this constraint. A macOS application can create floating panels that exist above all other windows, including full-screen apps. This is the fundamental advantage of a native teleprompter. Add voice tracking (which requires audio input that browsers restrict), offline support, and zero browser overhead, and the case for a native app becomes clear.
Key Features
How to Get Started
Install the native app
One-time download from the Mac App Store — free, no account needed.
Replace your browser bookmark
You won't need your web teleprompter URL anymore.
Use it alongside web apps
The floating panel works over browser-based tools like Google Meet and StreamYard.
Enjoy offline capability
Record on location without needing Wi-Fi for your teleprompter.
Tips from Creators
The biggest upgrade from web-based tools is the floating overlay — it changes how you work with recording software.
Web teleprompters can lag when your browser is using heavy resources for streaming — a native app runs independently.
No more losing your teleprompter when switching browser tabs during a recording session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's wrong with web-based teleprompters?
They can't float over other apps, require internet, add browser overhead, and most lack voice tracking.
Is a native app harder to use?
No — install once and it's always ready. No URLs to remember, no loading times, no cookie banners.
Can I paste text from web apps?
Yes. Copy from Google Docs, Notion, or any web app directly into the teleprompter.
Ready to try it?
Free on the Mac App Store. No account needed.
Download on Mac App Store