ShareSpeak vs Moody: Two Invisible Mac Teleprompters
ShareSpeak and Moody are close cousins: both are one-time, invisible-on-screen-share, voice-following teleprompters that live in the MacBook notch. The real differences are price and reach — ShareSpeak is $12.50 and also runs on Windows, with a choice of speech engines; Moody is $29, Mac-only, and notch-native, with a polished, focused design. Pick on price and platform, or on design taste.
Updated: July 2026 · Moody pricing and features verified on moody.mjarosz.com
Choose ShareSpeak if…
you want to pay less than half ($12.50 vs $29), you use Windows or move between Mac and Windows, or you want a choice of speech engines and named saved scripts with word count and speaking-time.
Choose Moody if…
you're Mac-only and want the most notch-native, polished experience — camera-positioned text, a countdown timer, voice-volume feedback — and the extra ~$16 doesn't matter to you.
Either works if…
you just need a one-time, invisible, voice-following teleprompter on a Mac. Both nail the core job — it comes down to price, Windows support, and design taste.
ShareSpeak vs Moody, feature by feature
Both are one-time purchases with no subscription. Prices and Moody features verified July 2026.
| Feature | ShareSpeak | Moody |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.50 one-time | $29 one-time |
| Platforms | Mac + Windows | Mac only (macOS 14.7+) |
| Invisible on screen share | Yes | Yes (“Ghost Mode”) |
| Voice-follow scrolling | Yes | Yes |
| MacBook notch mode | Yes | Yes (notch-native) |
| Speech recognition | Apple Speech, Whisper or Gemini | Built-in voice detection |
| Saved scripts | Scripts Library (named, word count, speaking-time) | Built-in script editor |
| Runs offline / local | Yes | Yes |
How they compare in real workflows
Recording talking-head video
Both stay invisible to OBS, Loom, QuickTime and any other Mac recorder — your audience sees a clean screen while you read. Both scroll as you speak, so your pace stays natural. On a Mac this is a genuine tie. The tiebreaker: if you also record on a PC, ShareSpeak runs there too; Moody doesn't.
Live video calls (Zoom, Meet, Teams)
Both place the script near your camera — in the notch or a floating window — and stay hidden when you share your screen, so no one sees you reading. Moody adds camera-positioning polish and a countdown timer aimed squarely at on-camera calls; ShareSpeak matches the invisibility and works the same way on Windows calls.
Switching between Mac and Windows
This is where they diverge most. ShareSpeak is one $12.50 license that covers both Mac and Windows, so a work PC and a home MacBook run the same app. Moody is Mac-only by design — built for the macOS notch — so a Windows machine means a different tool. If you're all-Mac and plan to stay that way, this simply doesn't apply.
Where Moody genuinely beats ShareSpeak
A comparison from the maker of one of the tools should be honest about the other. Moody wins in real ways:
- Notch-native design. Moody is built specifically for the macOS notch, and it shows — the camera-positioned text and overall polish are its entire focus, not one feature among many.
- Thoughtful extras. A countdown timer before you start, a voice-volume “beam” for visual feedback, and support for multiple Spaces and screens are nice touches ShareSpeak doesn't advertise.
- Mac-only focus. Because it targets only macOS, Moody can lean fully into native conventions rather than sharing a codebase with a Windows build.
- Track record. Moody's site notes it's “trusted by 450+ creators” — a real signal if social proof matters to you.
If those matter more to you than price and Windows support, Moody is a great choice — and both apps do the core job well.
Try ShareSpeak — $12.50, Mac & Windows
Invisible on screen share, voice-following, one-time $12.50, and it runs on both Mac and Windows. If you'd rather stay Mac-only and notch-native, Moody is a solid $29 pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ShareSpeak or Moody better?
It depends on what you value. Both are one-time, invisible, voice-following Mac teleprompters, so the core experience is similar. Choose ShareSpeak if you want to pay less ($12.50 vs $29), need Windows as well as Mac, or want a choice of speech engines. Choose Moody if you're Mac-only and want the most notch-native, polished design with extras like a countdown timer.
How much do ShareSpeak and Moody cost?
ShareSpeak is $12.50 as a one-time purchase; Moody is $29 as a one-time purchase. Neither is a subscription — you pay once and keep the app. ShareSpeak is less than half the price, and its single license also covers Windows.
Does Moody work on Windows?
No. Moody is Mac-only and requires macOS 14.7 or later — its site states it's built specifically for the macOS notch. ShareSpeak runs on both Mac and Windows (10/11) with one purchase, so if you use a PC or move between platforms, that's the practical difference.
Are both invisible during screen sharing?
Yes. Both hide the script from screen capture at the operating-system level, so it stays out of Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Loom and OBS. Moody calls this “Ghost Mode” and notes it's hidden even in screenshots; ShareSpeak works the same way, and does so on Windows too.
Do both teleprompters follow your voice?
Yes. Both advance the script as you speak rather than at a fixed speed — Moody scrolls as you talk and pauses when you pause. ShareSpeak adds a choice of speech engine (Apple Speech Recognition, local Whisper, or Gemini), which is useful on Intel Macs or for multi-language recognition.
Can I switch from Moody to ShareSpeak?
Yes. Your scripts are plain text, so copy them out of Moody and paste each into a new entry in ShareSpeak's Scripts Library — no import tool or account needed. For a switch-focused walkthrough, see our Moody alternative page.