SmoothCue vs BIGVU
Short answer. BIGVU is a video studio built around a teleprompter: automatic captions, brand themes, social formats and AI eye-contact fix, with premium features by subscription (its listing shows plans from $24.99 a month to $139.99 a year). SmoothCue focuses on the reading: the script follows your voice on cue cards, and you can unlock it once.
Choose SmoothCue if…
- You edit elsewhere (CapCut, Final Cut, Premiere) and just need a great prompter.
- You want the text to follow your voice instead of a fixed speed.
- You prefer paying once.
Choose BIGVU if…
- You want captions, logos and branded themes in the same app.
- You want AI eye-contact correction.
- Your team already pays for video tools.
Side by side
| Side by side | SmoothCue | BIGVU |
|---|---|---|
| Scrolls with your voice | Yes | Not listed |
| Voice-follow languages | 12 languages | Not listed |
| Tap a word to jump back | Yes | Not listed |
| Records video with the script | Yes, 1080p or 4K | Yes |
| Mirror mode for glass rigs | Yes | Not listed |
| Remote, keyboard or pedal control | No | Not listed |
| Automatic captions | No | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad |
| Pricing model | One-time purchase, or yearly | Subscription (monthly, 6 months or yearly) |
| Free to try | First full take, every feature | Free download, premium by subscription |
BIGVU details come from its App Store listing (US), checked on October 23, 2026. Prices vary by country and change over time; check the listing before buying. Something out of date? Write to support@smoothcue.app. See BIGVU on the App Store
FAQ
Is SmoothCue cheaper than BIGVU?
SmoothCue can be bought once, while BIGVU’s premium features are subscriptions. SmoothCue has no captions or branding, though: it is a prompter and camera, not an editor.
Does SmoothCue add captions?
No. SmoothCue saves a clean take to Photos, ready for the editor of your choice.