Comparisons · 6 min read
PromptSmart Alternative: Voice Scrolling Free on iPhone, iPad & Mac
GoTeleprompter vs. PromptSmart: how you pay, where each runs, how the voice scrolling compares, and when PromptSmart is still the better pick.
Tom Baranowicz
Creator of GoTeleprompter · Published
The closest PromptSmart alternative on Apple devices is GoTeleprompter. Both scroll the script as you speak and wait when you pause. The difference is how you pay and where it runs. GoTeleprompter's voice scrolling is free to try on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with no account. PromptSmart Pro is paid upfront on iPhone and iPad and adds an optional subscription. Stay with PromptSmart if you need Android, an older iPhone, or cloud imports from Dropbox and Google Drive.
Here's how the two compare, and when switching makes sense. Want to try a prompter before installing anything? The free web teleprompter runs in your browser, though it scrolls by speed rather than voice.
How I compared them
I build GoTeleprompter, so read my take with that in mind. PromptSmart details come from its App Store listing, its Google Play listing, and promptsmart.com, checked in November 2026.
PromptSmart has been around for years and built its name on VoiceTrack, its patented voice scrolling. People usually look for an alternative for one of three reasons: they don't want to pay before trying, they want a Mac app, or they're stuck between two pricing models (a paid iPhone app and a subscription Android app).
PromptSmart vs. GoTeleprompter at a glance
| Feature | PromptSmart | GoTeleprompter |
|---|---|---|
| Voice scrolling | VoiceTrack, on device | Voice Follow, on device |
| How you pay | iPhone/iPad: paid app plus optional Extended subscription. Android: subscription after a 7-day trial | Free for 2 scripts; one Pro subscription covers iPhone, iPad, and Mac |
| Mac app | Not listed for Mac | Yes, floats over calls |
| Android | Yes (PromptSmart+) | No; free web teleprompter in the browser |
| Oldest supported iOS | iOS 16 | iOS 17 (voice scrolling needs iOS 26) |
| Records video | Yes, with the text by the front camera | Yes, over the camera; no watermark |
| Cloud imports | Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box | No; paste text, or import a file on Mac |
| Account | Needed on Android and for the Extended tier | None; scripts sync through your iCloud |
Where GoTeleprompter is the better fit
- You want to try voice scrolling before paying. Voice Follow is in the free version, limited to 2 scripts rather than a trial period.
- You work on a Mac. The Mac app floats above Zoom, Meet, or Teams, docks right under the camera, and can be hidden from screen sharing in apps that respect it. Do a quick test share before going live.
- You switch between devices. One Pro subscription unlocks unlimited scripts on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and scripts sync through your own iCloud with no extra account.
- You film in other apps. On iPhone and iPad, picture-in-picture keeps the script scrolling over Instagram, TikTok, or your camera app.
Read and record in one take on iPhone and iPad, or float your script over calls on Mac. Free to start.
When to stay with PromptSmart
- You're on Android. GoTeleprompter has no Android app, and its web teleprompter doesn't follow your voice.
- Your iPhone can't run iOS 26. GoTeleprompter still runs from iOS 17, but only with speed-based scrolling. PromptSmart's voice scrolling works from iOS 16.
- You never want a subscription. On iPhone and iPad, PromptSmart Pro is a one-time purchase, and the subscription is optional. GoTeleprompter Pro is a subscription.
- Your scripts live in the cloud. PromptSmart imports from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Box, and has a web control room for a remote operator.
How the voice scrolling compares
Both apps listen for the words in your script and do the speech recognition on the device itself. Both pause when you pause. GoTeleprompter highlights the line you're on and lets you choose the recognition language, which helps with multilingual scripts. It works in the languages Apple's on-device speech recognition supports, and the first run downloads the language model once.
The honest way to choose is to read the same script in both. Use a real script with a few names and numbers, since that's where voice tracking usually slips. Our voice-activated teleprompter guide covers what to test.
Switching from PromptSmart
- Copy each script from PromptSmart as plain text.
- Paste it into GoTeleprompter on iPhone or iPad, or import a text file on Mac.
- Turn on Voice Follow, or set a words-per-minute pace with help from the speaking speed calculator.
- Read a paragraph as a test, then record. See the iPhone setup guide for camera placement.
Comparing more apps first? See the best teleprompter apps for iPhone and iPad and the free teleprompter apps roundup.
Ready to record? GoTeleprompter is free to start on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
FAQ
- Is there a free alternative to PromptSmart?
- GoTeleprompter for iPhone, iPad, and Mac includes Voice Follow, its voice scrolling, in the free version, limited to 2 scripts. Voice Follow needs iOS 26, iPadOS 26, or macOS 26. The free GoTeleprompter web teleprompter works in any browser but scrolls by speed, not voice.
- Does PromptSmart have a Mac app?
- As of November 2026, PromptSmart’s App Store listing is for iPhone and iPad and is not verified for macOS. GoTeleprompter has a native Mac app that floats over video calls.
- Is PromptSmart a subscription?
- It depends on the platform. On iPhone and iPad, PromptSmart Pro is a paid app with an optional Extended subscription. On Android, PromptSmart+ is a subscription after a 7-day trial and needs an account.
- Do PromptSmart and GoTeleprompter need the internet for voice scrolling?
- Both run speech recognition on the device rather than sending your voice to a server. GoTeleprompter downloads the language model once, the first time you use a language.
- Can I move my scripts from PromptSmart to GoTeleprompter?
- Yes. Copy each script as plain text and paste it into GoTeleprompter, or save it as a text file and import it in the Mac app.
Free online teleprompter