34 Best Smartphone Apps for Presenters and Professional Speakers

Smartphones have come a long way in making our lives easier than ever. There are literally tons of apps to do our every day tasks.

When it comes to apps for speeches, there are plenty of apps to help improve your skills and make your speaking journey easier.

Smartphone apps for presenters and professional speakers help create great-looking slides and present well on stage. The apps also detects the frequency of filler words, pace of the speech, and offers tips to improve speaking skills on the go.

We’ve come up with a list of some of the best apps to help you transform into a better speaker and a presenter.

Public Speaking Apps: Best Smartphone Apps to Improve Speaking Skills

Is there an app to improve speaking skills? Yes!

There are speech apps available to ease the process while presenting.

If you’ve had a hard time finding the right one for you, here is a comprehensive list of the best smartphone apps for giving speeches.

1. Keynote

Keynote is a powerful tool to create stunning presentations with just your fingertips. It is pre-downloaded on your iPhone. You can create slideshows by inserting audio and animate the videos into the slides with ease. Another best feature of Keynote is you need not play the slides full-screen – you can present it within a window.

It lets you create interactive presentations, collaborate offline, use custom themes, and more. What I love about Keynote is its great deal of features and it’s easy to use too! Let’s take a look at its upsides and downsides here. 

Compatibility –  iOS

Price – Free

Pros 

• Can access on multiple devices with iCloud
• Easy-to-use and seamless interface
• Easy to access and share offline 
• Can collaborate and export multiple file types

Cons

• It cannot be accessed on a PC
• It is not compatible with android

2.     Google slides

Who doesn’t love Google products? Google slides is a fantastic tool for presenters and speakers. Whether you want to create a pitch deck or presentations for your conference, you can effortlessly do so using Google slides.

You don’t have to worry about saving and sharing it – the auto-save feature and real-time collaboration do it all. File conversion is straightforward, be it any format. You can have it on your smartphone and edit it on the go. Creating a presentation is no longer a daunting task with this.

Compatibility – Both Android and iOS

Price  – Free

Pros

• Can access from anywhere
• Easy to edit, save, share, and collaborate

Cons

• Audio files cannot be imported
• Choice of effects is limited

3.     Prezi

 With Prezi, you can take your presentations to a whole new level. Its interactive features engage your audience and make a lasting impact on them. What makes it better than Google slides and PowerPoint is its non-linear method to scroll through slides. You can keep all your data on a single canvas, and the zoom-in feature makes it easy to present.

Compatibility –  Android and iOS

Price – 14 day free trial. Standard($3/mo), Plus($7/mo), Premium($9/mo)

Pros

• Easy to convert ppt formats into Prezi
• Saving and sharing is made easy
• Can create impressive and engaging presentations

Cons

• Creating fresh slides can be challenging
• The free version cannot be used offline

4.     FlowVella

 With a simple and intuitive design, FlowVella is designed for iOS. It’s an excellent kiosk app that works offline too. Its interactive feature is used to present in museums, libraries, conferences, and businesses.

With FlowVella, you no longer will get trapped in an embarrassing situation on stage. You can integrate media with this and use it for your presentations with ease. Make the best use of it for a killer presentation.

Compatibility –  iOS

Price – Free, Premium($10/mo), and Pro($20/mo)

Pros

• It’s super easy to use
• The drag-and-drop option helps create slides easily

Cons

• Windows version unavailable

5.     Haiku deck

With Haiku Deck, you can create stunning slides and make them visually pleasing to the viewers. It has a seamless user interface and has millions of design templates to choose from. That’s what I loved about this app!

It’s a must-have tool for all the professional speakers out there. You can try out the free version, but you need to subscribe to it to download.

Compatibility –  iOS

Price – Starts from Free, Pro($9.99) to  Premium($29.99)

Pros

• Plenty of templates and designs
• Easy to use and learn
• Can export files easily

Cons

• Is not free-to-use and not android compatible
• It doesn’t save your files on the cloud

6.     Powtoon

With thousands of apps in the market, Powtoon by far offers the best of its services to speakers. To keep your audience engaged, Powtoon helps create short, intriguing animations to include between your slides. It has four pricing plans: free, pro, and pro+. The storage varies from 100 MB to 100 GB depending on the pricing.

Compatibility –  Android and iOS

Price – Free, Pro($3.83/mo), Pro+($12.34/mo), Agency($20.59/mo)

Pros

• Has auto-save feature
• Can share presentations with everyone

Cons

• You cannot download the slides
• It doesn’t let you collaborate with others

7.     Aio remote

Imagine controlling your presentation with your smartphone, how cool right? AIO Remote does just that! You just have to download the app on both your PC and smartphone and sync the two. Then you’re good to go! It’s an all-in-one app thoughtfully designed to control applications using Bluetooth or WiFi.

Compatibility –  Mobile app – Android; Desktop app – Windows, Linux and Mac

Price –  Free

Pros

• Can create customized remotes and control any app
• Compatible with multiple OS

Cons

• The UX of the app is not that great
• Might have issues connecting to the server

8.     WPS Office

WPS Office is a fully-loaded app that allows you to create beautiful presentations on the go. This office suite performs multiple functions and is totally compatible with Microsoft presentation. There are plenty of formatting tools you can choose from and create slides with effects and add animations to enhance the look. There is a free and premium version where you can access all the features if subscribed for the premium version.

Compatibility –  Android and iOS

Price – Free, Premium($29.99)

Pros

• Easy to use and navigate across
• Can create decent presentation slides with this

Cons

• Ads can be annoying with the free version
• Slow loading time

9. Canva

With over 250,000 templates and around 100 design types, Canva is probably one of the best apps for creating stunning presentations right now. It’s super easy to use, the interface is top-notch, and you get access to all the templates for free. Creating presentations is straightforward with Canva.

Compatibility – Android and iOS

Price – Free, Pro($12.95/mo), Enterprise($30/mo)

Pros

• Cloud storage of over 5 GB for free version
• Easy to collaborate with others in real-time

Cons

• Limited image choices for the free version
• Temporary lags and slow loading time

Apps to Avoid Filler Words

10.  Ummo

Ummo App Android is a powerful speech tool to avoid filler words in your speech.  Ummo transcribes your speech and lets you know the frequency of filler words used. You can add a list of words to help detect better. It checks your pronunciation, pace, and clarity. Ummo also detects the frequency of pauses in your speech.

Compatibility –  iOS

Price – Free

Pros

• It helps improve speaking skills
• Gives real-time feedback to improve
• Helps detect pace and frequent words easily

Cons

• Is not available for Android users
• No suggested topics included

11.  Orai

Orai is for people with speech impairments. It is an incredible speech app that records speech and gives a detailed report. It helps improve your tone, energy, and your speech flow.

It offers personalized lessons, and you can track your progress every day with this app. You get instant feedback, too—it helps level up in your career in no time.

Compatibility –  Android and iOS

Price – Free Trial with 7 days access and then with Pro $10/mo

Pros

• Best for beginners due to the constant feedback
• Easy-to-use app with great features

Cons

• Pace metric and filler words detection may not be accurate
• Takes considerable time to load speech report

12.  LikeSo

LikeSo counts the frequency of filler words used in your speech. All you have to do is to download the app, speak on a topic, and check for the number of times you use a word. It’s that simple!

Whether you want to improve your speaking skills for your next presentation or just get better at conversing, you can record your speech on LikeSo and know your improvement areas. It analyses your speech and gives a detailed report of your verbal skills.

Compatibility –  iOS

Price – Free and Likeso Pro($4.99/mo)

Pros

• Easy-to-use interface
• Simple app with tons of features

Cons

• The features don’t do justice for the price
• Should manually add the filler words

13. Virtual Speech

This helps practice and improve soft skills using virtual reality. With a bunch of scenarios and case studies, you can train yourself with this app. With an immersive setting, you get the real feeling of practicing in a real setting. It is used to improve soft skills and also to train employees in the organization for the same. There are training courses to guide you till the end.

Compatibility – Android and iOS

Price – Free

Pros

• Effective app with mobile based VR headset.
• Scenario and case studies help improve

Cons

• Might have issues with the alignment of the screen
• Slow loading time of slides

Apps to Help You Trim your Speech

14.  iPrompt Pro

 iPrompt Pro is a free app for speakers with a wide array of features at your fingertips. You can ensure your speech doesn’t exceed the time limit. It allows you to scroll at a pace and also change colors as per your needs.

It is compatible with iOS and not android. It is a versatile app with all the added features for any beginner.

Compatibility –  iOS

Price – Free

Pros

• Easy-to-use and flexible
• Can easily convert your smartphone to a teleprompter

Cons

• Ads can be annoying
• No major updates lately

15.  Teleprompt +3

Whether you’re delivering a speech on your YouTube channel or presenting at a business meeting, Teleprompt+3 gets your job done with ease.  You no longer have to remember multiple lines of your speech with this. You can practice to the best of your abilities and ensure your speech is not too long or too short with timer tools. There is an in-built rich text editor, audio recorder, and options to control your speech’s speed. Though it’s pricey, it’s packed with features.

Compatibility –  iOS

Price – Free

Pros

• The right app to avoid forgetting your speech
• Helps practice better with timers

Cons

• Cannot import a script
• Cannot upload script to Google Docs

16.  Prompster

Yet another fantastic app for professional speakers to deliver better. If you always used flashcards or notes while speaking, give it a break with this app! You can change fonts, vary the speed, track time, import and export files and do plenty of things with this.

Compatibility –  iOS

Price – Free and Prompster Pro($9.99)

Pros

• The user interface is pretty straightforward
• It’s simple to use with plenty of in-built features

Cons

• User experience could be better
• Ads are annoying and it is pricey

17.  Teleprompter Pro Lite

With Teleprompter Pro Lite, you can record your speech where the script is displayed on the prompt and highlights the words as you speak. Whether you’re presenting at a conference or a meeting, this app will help you present with ease. You can tinker with the background, font size, and texts with this app. It’s easy to export scripts and also manage the time to scroll after every page.

Compatibility –  iOS and  Android

Price – Free version, $16.99 for iOS and $9.99 on Android

Pros

• Import and export is easy
• Timer clocks help keep speech to the point
• Easy to record videos while reading the script

Cons

• The free version doesn’t let you explore the features
• It’s pricey

Apps that Help End your Speech On Time

18. Toastmaster timer

If you’ve joined a Toastmasters Club, you would know about how important timing is to your speech. Earlier, a member of the club was handling the timer, and that’s where this app stepped in.

If you’re a rookie when it comes to presenting, this app can help you manage your time right from day one. It has a traffic light system feature.

Compatibility –  Android and iOS

Price – Free

Pros

• Simple design and easy-to-use
• Helps manage time efficiently

Cons

• Interface could have been better
• Constant ads can be annoying

19. SpeakerClock

If you’ve had a hard time compiling the information within the stipulated time, SpeakerClock might come to your rescue.

It is a straightforward app that displays the timer in huge red LED lights. It also alerts you when you reach your conclusion. You can keep track of the pointers in your speech and ensure you deliver it on time with this app.

Compatibility –  iOS

Price – Free

Pros

• Simple and easy-to-use
• Helps keep track of the speech efficienly

Cons

• Doesn’t keep track of time once it hits zero
• No beep sound to notify when the time is nearing

20. Presentation Clock

This app is simple and beautifully designed with the right features. It runs after the set time to notify how long your speech is going and also has multiple colors at different levels. You can add n number of timers and also set audio or vibration alerts to ensure you stop at the time and not prolong your speech.

Compatibility – Android | iOS

Price – Free and iOS version($0.99)

Pros

• Easy to set vibration alerts
• Counts the extra time taken too

Cons

• Slightly difficult to start and stop the timer

Metronome Apps for Speakers

21. Metronome beats

Musicians mainly use metronome beats to slow down or speed up the tempo. Speakers can also use it to keep track of the speech and ensure the pace is just right. You need not pay to unlock features with this app, and it comes without ads, making it a fantastic tool altogether.

Compatibility –  Android and iOS

Price – Free and Pro($3.99)

Pros

• A useful tool with zero ads
• The perfect app for keeping a steady pace

Cons

• Nothing seems to be bad about this app (Do let us know if you find any)

22. Pro metronome

Pro metronome helps speakers improve their pacing. It is one of the very few metronome apps that does its job. Musicians use this app mainly to get the rhythm right. Its intuitive design, color, and sounds make it an ideal app to have in your pocket.

Compatibility –  Android and iOS

Price – Free and Pro version

Pros

• Simple design with decent features
• Ad-free and easy to install

Cons

• User Interface could be improved
• Editing tracks that is saved is not possible

Apps to Help you Calm your Nerves Before your Speech

23. Public Speaking by Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson’s public speaking app helps you relax and calm down before your presentation. If you always found yourself sweating and nervous minutes before you on stage, this app has plenty of recordings and guided meditations to help you relax. The user interface is great, and there’s no way you would end up giving a bad presentation with this.

Compatibility –  Android and iOS

Price – $9.99/mo

Pros

• Seamless user interface and easy to navigate
• It’s simple and effective

Cons

• Consumes too much battery
• It is expensive

24. Insight Timer

With around 70,000 guided meditations, you can make the best use of this app to overcome your jitters. You can head over to the “Finding calm and serenity” section and get rid of the anxiety before your speech. It’s a great app that is easy-to-use with seamless interface. You must give it a try if your heart races every time you go on stage.

Compatibility –  Android and iOS

Price – 30 Days Free Trial and $60/Year

Pros

• Excellent design with a wide array of features
• Available at a low price

Cons

• Timer stops on screen lock
• The might crash all of a sudden

25. Headspace

Headspace is another meditation app that helps you practice mindfulness. There are several categories of meditation such as meditation for anxiety, calming meditation, and many breathing exercises too. Using this every day can help calm your nerves and face your fear. It is

Compatibility –  Android and iOS

Price – 14 Days Free Trial. $5.05/mo and $2.10/mo

Pros

• Great app to keep calm and focused
• Excellent UI and mobile-friendliness

Cons

• Not many guided meditations present like Insight Timer

26. Calm

With plenty of calming music, exercises to stay composed, and meditation guides, this app may be just the one for you. You can listen to music with calming effect to calm your nerves or meditate to get rid of the anxiety. It’s a wonderful app with great design that helps you in every possible way.

Compatibility –  Android and iOS

Price – Free

Pros

• Wide array of features and categories
• Has the right amount of songs and exercises to stay calm

Cons

• Constant notifications can get annoying
• Takes longer time to load

Apps to Engage Your Audience

27. EngageNow

You can crowd-source questions, interact with the audience through live polls, Q&As, quizzes, and more with EngageNow. Never put your audience to sleep with this app. You can start a conversation or a debate in real-time and keep a check on the engagement metrics.

Compatibility –  Android

Price – Free version, Basic($125/mo), Standard($250/mo), and Pro($500/mo)

Pros

• Can interact with audience with a second-screen
• Easy to create polls and quizzes

Cons

• It’s quite expensive

28. Glisser

Glisser is one such tool that allows you to share your slides with the audience. You can engage your audience and collect real-time data of the event. You can live-stream your presentation and track your audiences’ engagement. With event and participation analytics, you will know all about the audience and the event.

Compatibility – Android and iOS

Price – Free trial and then $1500

Pros

• Tracks metrics easily
• Helps measure event ROI with event metrics

Cons

• Hard to change slides or move back to the previous one
• It’s way too expensive

29. BuzzMaster

To get your audience to interact and share their stories, Buzzmaster is the right app. Event managers manage the polls and pick out the best stories. It is also used to come up with debate topics and engage the audience wholly. You can ask interesting, unexpected questions to the participants and keep it interactive.

Compatibility –  Web

Price – Free

Pros

• Reliable, interactive app used by renowned organizations
• Easy to navigate and create engagement

Cons

• Quiz questions can be repetitive
• The questions may not be fun

30. Poll Everywhere Presenter App

Ensure your audience is engaged and speaking with this app. You can create polls and engage in real-time conversations with the participants. With the insights, you get to know about your audience in-depth. You also have the option to personalize to ensure your brand stands out. It’s a perfect app for online and offline events both.

Compatibility – Android and iOS

Price – Free(Intro), Present($120/year), Engage($42/mo), Teams($84/mo)

Pros

• Can get audience’s feedback in real-time
• Easy to engage audience by integrating with multiple apps

Cons

• Resetting every time for each poll can be annoying
• Can be tricky to implement on Powerpoint

31. Mentimeter

Whether you’re a teacher or a speaker who presents at conferences and on other occasions, Mentimeter helps engage your audience by creating polls and quizzes. There is live polling, quizzes, and Q&A features not to put your audience to sleep. It is a perfect app for any event whether it has a small or large audience.

Compatibility – Android and iOS

Price – Free, Basic($9.99/mp), Pro($24.99./mo)

Pros

• Can create unlimited presentations for an unlimited audience
• Easy-to-use and best fits for any occasion.

Cons

• Only Yearly subscriptions available for Pro and Basic
• Importing is unavailable

32. Slido

Nothing can get better than engaging your audience instead of talking to a boring audience. Admit it! You’ve seen people close their eyelids or not respond to any of your questions. How BORING can they get! That’s where the Slido app comes in. You can create polls and Q&A and let your audience participate in them.

Compatibility – Android and iOS

Price – Free, Engage($8/mo), Professional($25/mo), Enterprise($150/mo)

Pros

• Can accommodate 100 participants in the free version
• Can integrate with any tools easily

Cons

• Not many features available as per the pricing
• Exporting data can challenging

33. Crowd Mics

If you always found it challenging to engage your audience, this app does the trick. The crowd can participate in polls and ask questions to the speaker either by using their smartphone as a microphone or by commenting on this app. This app can make your speech reach another level with its amazing features. Take a look at 11 steps to add facts in a speech without making it boring to engage your audience.

Compatibility – Android and iOS

Price – Free

Pros

• Live polling makes it interesting for the audience
• Acts as a wireless microphone

Cons

• User experience is not very good
• Doesn’t come with expected features

B-O-N-U-S: Yes, you read it right!

34. CatchBox

Since you’ve come to the end of the article, this is for you! 😀

Catchbox is probably one of the best things I’ve come across. Though not an app, I’m including this in our list as it closely relates to engaging your audience. Instead of passing your microphone to the last person in the room, throw this Catchbox(microphone) to him/her and see how it lightens up everyone’s mood.

This device is built to interact with the audience by using it as a microphone. It’s super fun to use, and your audience will love it. It’s a wireless throwable microphone.

Compatibility –  Not applicable

Price – Mod($399), Lite($549), Plus($649)

Pros

• Customized covers help increase brand visibility
• Faster exchange of information

Cons

• If you want a customized one, you need to wait for about a month.

Final Thoughts

These are some of the best apps out there to help you in your speaking journey. Make the best use of them.

Engage your audience without making your speech too lengthy and boring by calming your nerves with these apps.