ScriptfoxScriptfox vs PromptSmart
PromptSmart pioneered voice-following on mobile with its VoiceTrack™ technology, and it remains a well-reviewed iOS and Android app. Scriptfox brings voice tracking to the web, Windows desktop, and iPhone — and adds hands-free “Hey Fox” commands, YouTube retention analytics, and an AI writing partner. Here’s an honest side-by-side.
| Feature | Scriptfox | PromptSmart |
|---|---|---|
| Voice tracking that follows your reading | Yes | Yes — VoiceTrack |
| Stays with you when you go off-script / ad-lib | Yes — re-syncs | Pauses, resumes |
| Hands-free voice commands ('Hey Fox') | Yes | — |
| Accent + custom-vocabulary tuning | Yes | — |
| Works in the browser (no install) | Yes | Portal only |
| Windows desktop app with screen recorder + editor | Yes | — |
| YouTube retention analytics mapped to your script | Pro | — |
| AI writing partner in the editor (co-write + one-click apply) | Pro | — |
| Overlay for live video calls (Zoom/Teams/Meet) | Pro | Yes |
| Free tier | Yes — 30 min/mo, no watermark | 7-day trial |
Comparison reflects each product's publicly described features as of October 2026. “—” means not a stated native feature, not that it can't be done another way. Check each site for the latest.
Why creators pick Scriptfox
ScriptFox Studio (a Pro feature, in the Windows desktop app) turns your take into a timeline that knows your script — retake cleanup, filler and dead-air removal, animated captions, B-roll, color, export. Most prompters stop when the recording ends.
Glance away, ad-lib a thought, then drop back into your lines — the prompter holds its place and re-syncs instead of racing ahead.
Your hands are on the camera or a prop. Say 'Hey Fox' to start, pause, jump sections, or change pace without reaching for keys.
Scriptfox knows your script's structure, so it maps YouTube retention to your Hook, Intro, and CTA — telling you where viewers actually leave.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Scriptfox and PromptSmart?
Both follow your voice as you read. PromptSmart is primarily a mobile teleprompter app (iOS and Android) with its patented VoiceTrack scrolling. Scriptfox is built for the whole creator workflow: voice tracking that re-syncs when you go off-script, hands-free 'Hey Fox' commands, a browser and Windows desktop app with a screen recorder and editor, an iPhone app, YouTube retention analytics mapped to your script, and an AI writing partner in the editor.
Does PromptSmart follow your voice like Scriptfox does?
Yes — PromptSmart's VoiceTrack technology scrolls as you speak, stops when you pause or improvise, and resumes when you return to the script. Scriptfox's matcher takes the same idea further with accent calibration, custom vocabulary for niche terms, click-any-word instant resync, and hands-free voice commands on top of the tracking.
How much does PromptSmart cost?
As of October 2026, PromptSmart has no free plan and a 7-day trial: Starter is $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year, Team $19.99 a month or $199.99 a year, and the PromptSmart Pro iPhone app is a $29.99 purchase plus in-app purchases. Check promptsmart.com for current pricing.
How much does Scriptfox cost?
Scriptfox has a free plan with unlimited scripts, 30 minutes of voice-following a month, Floating Mode, "Hey Fox" to start, pause, stop and record, and phone recording in 1080p; no watermark on any plan. Prompter is $79 a year, just the teleprompter without limits: unlimited voice-following on every device, all 31 Hey Fox commands, accent calibration, custom vocabulary, recording and takes. Pro is $19 a month, or $192 a year ($16 a month), and adds unlimited voice-following, the full 'Hey Fox' command set, voice calibration, custom vocabulary, take management, YouTube retention analytics, an AI writing partner and script coach, Call Mode for reading over Zoom, Teams or Meet calls, and ScriptFox Studio, the video editor in the Windows app. Team is $39 a month, or $384 a year, for 5 people with a shared script library. Every paid plan has a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Is there a free way to try Scriptfox?
Yes — you can start free with no card required. The free tier includes unlimited scripts and 30 minutes of voice tracking per month, which is roughly one polished video, so you can test the voice tracking on your own script before upgrading.