Mac teleprompter comparison
Cuey vs Notchie
Both are notch teleprompters for MacBook that scroll as you speak. Notchie says it's excluded from screen sharing in supported apps; Cuey adds timed and manual modes and five placements.
| Cuey | Notchie | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free version + 2-day trial; Pro $29 one-time | $29.99 one-time (Mac App Store) |
| macOS | macOS 14 Sonoma or later | macOS 14.6 or later |
| Scrolls as you speak | Yes: Voice Follow advances when you reach the next line | Yes: “scrolls when you speak, pauses when you pause” |
| Prompt modes | Follow (voice), Read (timed), Notes (manual) | Voice-activated scrolling |
| Placement | Notch, Under Camera, Left or Right of Camera, or Floating | Overlay in the MacBook notch area |
| Hidden from screen sharing | No. Share a single window instead | Yes, “in supported apps”, per the developer |
Notchie details from Notchie on the Mac App Store, checked September 2026. We make Cuey, so weigh our take accordingly. Spotted something out of date? Tell us via support.
Choose Notchie if you want
- Screen-sharing exclusion in supported apps (developer's claim)
Choose Cuey if you want
- Three prompt modes: voice, timed and manual notes
- Five placements, including beside the camera and floating for external webcams
- Menu-bar workflow with paste, show and play commands
- Estimated time remaining while you speak
How Cuey reads
next to the camera.
Cuey sits right under your Mac's camera and moves when you do. See Voice Follow and the Mac teleprompter overview.
Here's what we shipped this week.
Native Mac app · macOS 14 or later
Questions, answered
Is Cuey or Notchie better for Zoom presentations?+
If you must share your entire screen, Notchie's developer says it's excluded from screen sharing in supported apps. If you share a single window, both stay out of the share; Cuey then adds Notes mode for talking points and timed scrolling for rehearsed parts.
Do both follow your voice?+
Yes. Both advance the text as you speak and pause when you stop, according to their own descriptions.
Which Macs do they support?+
Cuey needs macOS 14 Sonoma or later; Notchie lists macOS 14.6 or later.
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Say it to the camera.
Not to your notes.
Native Mac app · macOS 14 or later