Rolltake vs PromptSmart Pro
PromptSmart Pro is the voice-scrolling teleprompter. Its VoiceTrack feature listens while you speak and moves the script at your pace. It costs $29.99 up front and has about 12,000 US ratings at 4.6 stars. Rolltake is free and scrolls at a speed you set. If voice-following scroll is the feature you want, the short answer is PromptSmart.
One disclosure first. I make Rolltake. I have tried to be fair, and the "when to pick" section lists what PromptSmart does that Rolltake does not.
At a glance
| Rolltake | PromptSmart Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, no in-app purchases right now | $29.99 up front; Extended add-on listed at $3.99 and $34.99 |
| US rating | New on the App Store | 4.6 from about 12,000 ratings |
| Voice-following scroll | No; ten speed steps from 70 to 660 WPM, changed live | Yes, VoiceTrack: works offline, English only, sessions of about 30 minutes suggested |
| Scripts | Type or paste, import .txt and .md, share text from any app, Shortcuts action | Up to 5,000 words per script, per the listing |
| Camera recording | Front camera, script never in the video, full resolution, no watermark | Yes, Selfie Mode in HD |
| Remotes | Neewer-style BLE remotes, keyboards, clickers, page-turner rings and pedals, game controllers; free | Needs the Extended add-on or a separate in-app purchase |
| Recording shutter | Volume buttons or a Bluetooth camera shutter start and stop recording (latest version, iOS 17.2+) | Not stated |
| Apple Watch | Yes: play, pause, and speed | No Watch app listed |
| Mirror mode | Horizontal and vertical flip, free | Not stated on the listing; third-party pricing guides place text inversion in Extended |
| Free version | The whole app | PromptSmart Lite, a free trial version of Pro |
Prices checked Oct 2026 on the App Store (US storefront, 10 October 2026). PromptSmart details come from its App Store listing unless marked otherwise. "Not stated" means the listing does not say either way; it does not mean the app lacks the feature. Prices and features change with updates, so check the listing before you pay.
Price
PromptSmart Pro is one of the few teleprompter apps that charges to download: $29.99 on the US App Store. Its listing also shows an Extended add-on at $3.99 and $34.99, which covers remote control among other extras. PromptSmart Lite is a free trial version of Pro. Rolltake is free with no in-app purchases right now.
Voice scrolling
VoiceTrack is the reason to buy PromptSmart. It listens to you and scrolls to match, so you can slow down, pause, or speed up without touching anything. The listing says it works offline, supports English only, and suggests sessions of about 30 minutes. Some reviewers report it can lose its place when a word is misheard or the room is noisy, so try the Lite version in the room you record in.
Rolltake does not follow your voice. It scrolls at one of ten fixed speeds, from 70 to 660 words per minute, saved for each script. You change the speed or go back one sentence from the screen, a remote, or the Watch while the camera rolls. A fixed speed works the same with a script in any language. The speed guide shows how to find yours.
Remotes, Apple Watch, and rigs
PromptSmart lists remote control as part of Extended or a separate purchase, and no Apple Watch app. Rolltake includes an Apple Watch app and pairs Neewer-style BLE teleprompter remotes, keyboards, clickers, page-turner rings and pedals, and game controllers at no cost. In the latest version, the iPhone's volume buttons or a Bluetooth camera shutter also start and stop recording. Mirror mode for beam-splitter glass is free in Rolltake.
Recording
Both apps record from the front camera while the script scrolls. PromptSmart calls it Selfie Mode and lists HD video. Rolltake saves takes to Photos at the camera's full resolution with no watermark, in the background, so you can start the next take right away.
When to pick PromptSmart Pro instead
You want the script to follow your voice. VoiceTrack does it and Rolltake does not.
You script in English and change pace a lot, for example in a live-style talk with pauses for emphasis.
You are happy to pay once for a mature app with a long track record.
When Rolltake is the better fit
You don't want to pay before you know it works for you. Rolltake is free, with nothing to unlock.
You use a remote, an Apple Watch, or a glass rig. All of it is included.
Your scripts are not in English. A speed-based scroll reads Portuguese, Spanish, or Turkish the same way it reads English.
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Sources
PromptSmart details: PromptSmart Pro App Store listing and PromptSmart Lite listing, read 10 October 2026. VoiceTrack reliability and the Extended gate on text inversion: teleprompter.works review. Rolltake details: the app itself, version 1.1.1, and the features page. For more apps side by side, see the 2026 comparison.
Frequently asked questions
$29.99 up front on the US App Store, with an Extended add-on listed at $3.99 and $34.99 (October 2026). PromptSmart Lite is a free trial version.
No. Rolltake scrolls at one of ten speeds, from 70 to 660 words per minute, that you change live from the screen, a remote, or an Apple Watch. If you want the script to follow your voice, PromptSmart Pro is the better choice.
PromptSmart's listing says VoiceTrack is English only. Rolltake's speed-based scroll works the same with a script in any language.
Rolltake has an Apple Watch app for play, pause, and speed. PromptSmart Pro lists no Watch app.
Rolltake is a free iPhone teleprompter with a fixed reading line, camera recording, and Bluetooth remote control. No account, no ads, no subscription. Download it on the App Store or try the web app.
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