Comparison

PromptSmart Pro vs FieldNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PromptSmart Pro

This app uses patented voice recognition technology to automatically scroll text at your natural speaking pace, making video production and public speaking more efficient. It offers features like text inversion, selfie mode, and script import/export from cloud services.

Highlights
  • VoiceTrack speech recognition scrolling
  • Invert text for teleprompter glass
  • Selfie Mode for simultaneous recording
  • In-app camera controls
  • Import DOCX, PDF, RTF, TXT, GDOC scripts
  • Cloud sync for scripts
  • Remote Control and File Sync (Extended subscription)
Features
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PromptSmart is the only “smart” teleprompter app. Our patented VoiceTrack™ speech recognition technology is revolutionary because it provides a robust solution to automatically follow a speaker's voice in real time. Make your video productions less stressful and more efficient. VoiceTrack™ is a powerful and smart prompting tool that will automatically start and stop at the speaker's natural pace, allowing you to focus on other production values rather than film take after take trying to match a pre-set scroll speed to the speaker's cadence. Save time, energy, and keep your talent focused with PromptSmart. Other teleprompter apps fall short--relying on clunky hardware or pre-set scrolling speeds. We asked tens of thousands of users what they liked most about our prompter app, and over 90% of respondents said "VoiceTrack," calling it "awesome," "astonishing," "tremendous," “easy to use,” a “game changer”—“absolutely brilliant!!!” Our customers tell our story best and PromptSmart products are the highest rated and most frequently rated teleprompter apps in the App Store. PromptSmart is also an invaluable tool for anyone that engages in regular public speaking, like clergy, educators, politicians, podcasters, audiobook creators, or business leaders. Our prompter apps are useful as a practice tool or to help keep you on-message at live speaking engagements. If you’re on a budget or trying to film videos by yourself, there is no better companion than the PromptSmart teleprompter app because VoiceTrack starts and stops at your natural pace. PromptSmart Pro includes an introductory month trial of an optional, paid Extended subscription service, which unlocks added features, including: a Remote Control, File Sync, and Scroll Assist! (See below) PromptSmart Pro features: [+] VoiceTrack—Speech-recognition based scrolling. If you go off-script, VoiceTrack knows and will hold your place, waiting for you to return. [+] Invert text to reflect off two-way teleprompter glass [+] Narrow the side margins to avoid eye tracking [+] Selfie Mode: fix text next to the camera and record HD video simultaneously [+] In-app camera controls: tap-to-focus, auto-exposure lock, and auto-focus lock [+] Import these file-types into PromptSmart: -DOCX -PDF (must be OCR-scanned first) -RTF -TXT -GDOC (Google Documents) [+] Import and export scripts to and from the cloud: Google Drive, One Drive, Box, Dropbox, or iCloud [+] Bulk delete scripts [+] Annual or monthly term of Extended Subscription (in-app purchase) [+] Buy PromptSmart Remote Control (in-app-purchase) without subscribing [+] An optional mic meter in Presentation Mode [+] Volume buttons play/pause presentations (Selfie Stick friendly!) [+] And many more! IMPORTANT! Review carefully before purchase: -VoiceTrack language supported: English only -Minimum system reqs: iPad Air (and up); iPhone 5S (and up); iOS 11 (OS below 11 not supported) -Maximum recommended script word count: up to 5,000 -Recommended max of continuous VoiceTrack use: ~30 minutes (not a strict cap) -Recommended max Notecards: 200 -External wired microphone recommended with VoiceTrack (but not required) Your satisfaction is important to us. Contact us anytime: team@promptsmart.com Important Disclosure: PromptSmart Pro includes an optional PromptSmart Extended subscription. Depending on your chosen subscription period (monthly or annual), either a $1.99 purchase or a $19.99 purchase will be applied to your iTunes account at the end of your introductory trial. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled at least within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime within your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more info, see our Help Center, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service: https://promptsmart.com/help

About

FieldNotes

This app transforms screenshots and photos into organized, searchable entries, decluttering your camera roll. It automatically identifies key information like links and keywords, creating a private archive of your discoveries without ads or feeds.

Highlights
  • Screenshot and photo capture
  • Automatic text and keyword detection
  • Organized categories
  • Instant search functionality
  • Deletes original images
  • On-device processing for privacy
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A clean archive for everything you discover. This app turns screenshots and quick photos into simple, searchable entries — so you can save what you find without filling your camera roll with clutter. Saw a jacket you like. Got a book recommendation. Found a restaurant on TikTok. Spotted a design idea in real life. Capture it fast. The app reads the image and saves the important part as a clean item you can revisit anytime. Built for curious, tapped-in people • Upload screenshots or snap photos directly in the app • Automatically detects titles, links, brands, and keywords • Organizes finds into simple categories • Search your archive instantly • Delete the original images and keep the memory Over time, it becomes a personal record of your taste — not another messy gallery. Minimal by design No ads. No feeds. No pressure. Just a calm place to store what caught your eye. All processing happens on-device, so your discoveries stay private. Start noticing again. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PromptSmart Pro4 screens
FieldNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FieldNotes at Free against PromptSmart Pro's $29.99. FieldNotes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). PromptSmart Pro's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 3) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FieldNotes is free to download; PromptSmart Pro costs $29.99 up front. PromptSmart Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FieldNotes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FieldNotes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PromptSmart Pro has 12K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PromptSmart Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, FieldNotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PromptSmart Pro versus FieldNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPromptSmart ProFieldNotes
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (12K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size306 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPromptSmartCameron Teal

Bugs and requests

PromptSmart Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Voice tracking fails or jumps ahead unexpectedly
  • Scripts/recordings randomly deleted or not saved
  • Microphone permissions issues
  • Formatting issues when importing scripts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to adjust font size and formatting
  • Option to lock screen orientation
  • Improved remote control functionality
  • Countdown timer feature
  • Better support for formatted text and PDFs

FieldNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PromptSmart Pro

Subscriptions2
  • PromptSmart Pro Extended7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • PromptSmart Extended1 Month trial$34.991 Year
1 purchases

FieldNotes

Subscriptions1
  • FieldNotes Pro$2.991 Month

Questions

Is PromptSmart Pro free?
PromptSmart Pro costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is FieldNotes free?
FieldNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PromptSmart Pro or FieldNotes?
FieldNotes is rated higher. PromptSmart Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while FieldNotes averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PromptSmart Pro or FieldNotes have ads?
Neither PromptSmart Pro nor FieldNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PromptSmart Pro or FieldNotes?
PromptSmart Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and FieldNotes weekly. Most recently, PromptSmart Pro was updated on October 31, 2026 and FieldNotes on October 14, 2026.

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