Speech Synthesizer (Hawking) vs Censor Bleep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speech Synthesizer (Hawking)
Transform your typed text into synthesized speech, mimicking the iconic computer voice. Simply write your message and press speak to hear it aloud. Requires a network connection for speech output.
- Type text to speak
- Computer voice simulation
- English language support
- German language support
- Network connection required
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With this app you can speak like a computer - as Stephen Hawking. Write some text and press the SPEAK button. For the speech output a network connection is required. Supported speech output languages: - English - German
Censor Bleep
Instantly censor audio in real-time with a prominent button. Ideal for podcasts, pranks, or comedic moments, it offers customizable sound effects and works across devices. Enjoy a fun, fast, and free audio editing experience.
- Real-time bleep sound
- Morse Code mode
- Custom frequency & waveform
- Cross-device compatibility
- Instant censoring
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Censor anything - instantly. Tap the big red BLEEP button to censor yourself (or your friends) in real time! Whether you're making a podcast, playing a prank, or just need a moment of comedy gold, Censor Bleep has your back. - Real-time bleep sound - Morse Code mode - Custom frequency & waveform - Works across all your devices - Fun. Fast. Free. Become the censor you were born to be.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Censor Bleep at 4.5 against Speech Synthesizer (Hawking)'s 2.5. Censor Bleep also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 25 months). Speech Synthesizer (Hawking)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Censor Bleep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Speech Synthesizer (Hawking) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Censor Bleep holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 106 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Speech Synthesizer (Hawking)'s written reviews are positive against 58% of Censor Bleep's.
Speech Synthesizer (Hawking) ships an update every 25 months, Censor Bleep every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speech Synthesizer (Hawking) | Censor Bleep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (73 ratings) | 4.5 (106 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.7% of reviews | 58.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 73 | 106 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RGSD | Brandon Stecklein |
Customer experience
Speech Synthesizer (Hawking)
Censor Bleep
In-app purchases
Speech Synthesizer (Hawking)
No in-app purchases
Censor Bleep
- Censor Bleep Premium$2.99
Questions
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