# Text Simplifier — Make texts easier to read

> Simplifies complex texts into plain language with reading assistance features. (iPhone/iPad app by Christian Urff.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-simplifier/id6462491720 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christian Urff](https://appshunter.io/developer/415894463)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2023-08-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-simplifier/id6462491720/reviews.md

## What is Text Simplifier?

You're facing difficult texts and wish they were easier to understand? This app is exactly what you need! Whether in inclusive education, for beginning readers, or for anyone who appreciates clear and understandable language - with just one click, complicated becomes simple. 

The Text Simplifier app makes difficult texts easier and translates them to plain language and easy read. Then the texts are easier to read and understand. And if you need help reading, the app can also read words to you. To do this, just follow along under the words with your finger. This app is for people with reading difficulties or beginning readers. It can also be very helpful in inclusive classroom instruction. There are then fewer barriers due to difficult texts. You have several options for simplifying texts:

1. Enter text: You can write a text, speak (dictate) or copy from another source. When you press the "Simplify Text" button, the text becomes simpler.

2. Take a picture of a text: You can take a photo of a text, for example from a book or worksheet. Then the app can read you the text or simplify it.

3. Internet texts: If you are reading on the internet and want a easy to read text, just press the "Simplify Texts" button.

The app is actually very suitable for children and beginning readers, but due to the integrated browser, Apple recommends it only from age 17+, as any web page can be accessed. 

The app can do even more:

- The app can read along with you. For this you have to use your reading finger. Move your finger along under the text as you read. And turn on the speaker. The app will then help you read.

- The app can also read the entire text to you. If you want, the words are even highlighted as they are read.

- You can long press on a word if you don't understand it. An explanation will then be displayed and read aloud (please turn on speaker).

- You can make the letters bigger or smaller. 

- You can decide how simple the text should be. This is done in the settings.

- Web pages can be displayed in "Reader Mode". Only the text and images are shown (without text simplification). Ads and menus are not shown.

## Tip: How to improve the voice! ##

The iOS voice sometimes doesn't sound very good. 

You can simply use a different voice.

To do this, go to the "Settings" app. 

Then to "Accessibility". Then select "Spoken Content" and then "Voices".

Now you can select and download other voices. 

The enhanced voices sound especially good.

## What does it cost? ##

The app is ad-free. It uses artificial intelligence (choose your preferred model) to simplify texts. The texts are sent over the internet for simplification. Each simplification costs some money. That's why the app costs something. Once you've purchased the app, you can simplify about 250 texts (depending on length). If you need more, you have to pay more via in-app-purchase.

## Key features

- Simplify text with one click
- Text-to-speech with highlighting
- Word explanations and definitions
- Adjustable text size
- Input text via typing, speaking, or copy-paste
- Simplify text from images or web pages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Textvereinfachungen | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-simplifier/id6462491720/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Schrecklich!

*2024-10-25*

Die Vorlesefunktion ist leider nicht zu gebrauchen!  Schreckliche Aussprache! Schade!

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback! Es tut mir leid, dass Sie mit der Vorlesefunktion nicht zufrieden sind. Leider ist die Vorlesefunktion nicht selbst programmiert sondern in iOS integriert und ich kann daran leider nicht viel ändern, hoffe aber das mit zukünftigen iOS-Versionen die Qualität der Stimmen verbessert wird.

### 4/5 — Super Hilfe für meine  Schüler

*2024-07-09*

Ich kann diese App für alle Lehrkräfte bedingungslos empfehlen. In jeder Klasse sind Lernende mit Leseschwierigkeiten. Die Schüler können die App schon ab der zweiten Klasse selbstständig bedienen. 
Das einzige, was bei mir nicht funktioniert, ist die Vorlesefunktion. Das ist sehr schade, weil genau das für meine Schüler hilfreich wäre. Vielleicht gibt es da ja noch einen Tipp. Die Wörter werden farbig unterlegt, wenn ich mit dem Finger drüber streiche, der Ton ist an und auch die Einstellungen bzgl. der allgemeinen Vorlesefunktion beim iPhone sind vorgenommen. Es kommt nur kein Ton raus…

### 4/5 — Ein sehr guter Ansatz 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

*2023-11-30*

Was mir nicht so gefällt, sind die Aussprache der Sätze und die Farben der Silben, die man kaum unterscheiden kann. Hier wäre es schön, wenn man die Farben der verschiedenen Verlage auswählen könnte (mittels Farbpalette). 🙏🏼

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank für die Rückmeldung.
Die Stimme und Aussprache können sie verbessern, wenn sie selbst in den Bedienungshilfen unter "Gesprochene Sprache" eine erweiterte Stimme herunterladen und aktivieren. Die Möglichkeit, die Farben der Silbenmarkierung individuell anzupassen ist inzwischen integriert worden.

## Frequently asked questions about Text Simplifier

### What is the cost of Text Simplifier?

Text Simplifier is a paid app, costing $0.99. This purchase allows for approximately 250 text simplifications, with additional simplifications available via in-app purchases.

### Does Text Simplifier have ads?

No, Text Simplifier is ad-free. It utilizes artificial intelligence for text simplification, with the costs associated with this processing reflected in the app's price and in-app purchases.

### What devices does Text Simplifier support?

Text Simplifier is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to enhance reading accessibility across these Apple devices.

### How does Text Simplifier help with reading?

Text Simplifier converts complex texts into simpler language. It also offers features like reading along with your finger, reading entire texts aloud, and providing definitions for difficult words.

### Can I adjust the text size in Text Simplifier?

Yes, you can make the letters bigger or smaller within Text Simplifier. This customization helps users adjust the text to their preferred readability.

### What is the age rating for Text Simplifier?

While suitable for children and beginning readers, Apple recommends Text Simplifier from age 17+ due to its integrated browser which allows access to any web page.

### How often is Text Simplifier updated?

The latest version of Text Simplifier is 2.0, last updated on August 7, 2025. Updates aim to improve functionality and user experience.

### Can Text Simplifier read texts from images?

Yes, Text Simplifier can take a picture of a text from sources like books or worksheets and then read or simplify it for you.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2025-08-07

Integration of the new low-cost, fast, open AI model from OpenAI GPT OSS 20b
Texts can now be displayed inline in simplified form directly within the webpage in the browser.

### 1.9 — 2025-07-28

A personal API key for any AI service can now be entered, allowing the tool to be used with any AI model. When using your own API key, the app’s credit will not be consumed (however, the API provider may charge fees).
A new, powerful, and very cost-effective AI model (Gemma 3n) has been integrated. It is somewhat slower but very inexpensive and consumes little credit for simplifications.

### 1.8 — 2025-05-03

•	Through Accessibility / VoiceOver / Voices, better reading voices can now be selected again.
	•	The read-aloud function can now be paused and resumed.
	•	Update of AI models (Google Gemini 2.0 Flash)
	•	Bug fixes

### 1.7 — 2024-07-29

•	Adjustment and integration of new AI models for simplification (GPT 4o mini, Gemma 9, Llama 3.1)
	•	Improvement / additions to translations.

### 1.6 — 2024-06-10

Symbols (emojis) can now be added to the simplified texts at the push of a button. In addition to Gemini and ChatGPT, a new AI model for text simplification is now available: Llama 3 8B. This model is very fast and cost-effective while maintaining good quality. It can be selected in the settings, allowing significantly more texts (up to 4 times more) to be simplified with the existing credit.

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