Comparison

Speech Central vs Exum App

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

Head to head
About

Speech Central

This app transforms text from various documents and web pages into speech, offering a distraction-free reading experience. It supports numerous file formats and provides customizable voices, including offline and AI options. Designed for productivity and accessibility, it syncs across Apple devices and offers study tools.

Highlights
  • Optimized PDF & Web Reading
  • Broad Document Support (PDF, EPUB, DOCX)
  • Offline and Cloud AI Voices
  • Cross-device Sync
  • CarPlay & Apple Watch Support
  • Accessibility Profiles
  • Annotation and Export Tools
Features
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Speech Central has been built for focused, serious reading since 2014. It works across PDFs, web articles, books, and documents. Designed for productivity and accessibility, it combines powerful controls, deep customization, and seamless integration across Apple devices. No subscription. A one-time upgrade unlocks unlimited use. Free access is available for blind users with VoiceOver and for schools deploying the app through Apple School Manager. READING WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS Optimized PDF & Web Reading • Accurate reading order and navigation • Optional cleanup to reduce distractions such as headers, footnotes, citations, and links • RSS support and easy sharing from Safari and other apps Broad Document Support • PDF (including scanned PDFs with two-column layout) • EPUB • Word (.docx) • PowerPoint (.pptx) • OpenOffice formats • HTML, TXT, RTF, Markdown, and more VOICES: OFFLINE AND CLOUD AI • Use high-quality Apple system voices offline • Supports compatible system-wide voices from third-party apps, including offline neural voices from Piper - Neural TTS and ToBe SAID (Pocket TTS) apps • Connect cloud AI voices (OpenAI-compatible APIs, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, xAI) using your own API keys • Proprietary enhancement layer improves realism and streaming playback • Optional AI summarization tools help you review content more efficiently BUILT FOR THE APPLE ECOSYSTEM • Sync reading position and playlists across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • CarPlay support for listening and control in your vehicle • Independent Apple Watch app — listen without your iPhone nearby • Optional Health integration to track mindful listening time ACCESSIBILITY FIRST • Dedicated profiles for ADHD, dyslexia, and low vision • Interface and reading behavior adapt for reduced distraction and improved comprehension • Fully accessible with VoiceOver STUDY & KNOWLEDGE TOOLS • Annotate while reading • Export annotated text to .docx • Export text to audio files for offline listening PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No ads • No tracking • No usage analytics WHO USES SPEECH CENTRAL • Students and researchers • Professionals converting reading into listening time • Users who rely on assistive reading tools • Anyone who prefers distraction-reduced, hands-free reading Notes: - Free version limited by the number of daily articles; unlimited access available with Pro upgrade. - Some features require the latest OS version. - License is valid only on iOS/watchOS; separate licenses required for other platforms. - DRM-protected books (e.g. Kindle) are incompatible. - AI features may occasionally perform unexpectedly.

About

Exum App

Features
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EXUM es una aplicación donde cualquier establecimiento puede realizar sus pedidos a todos sus proveedores desde un único canal. Una solución efectiva diseñada por hosteleros para hosteleros donde ahorrarás tiempo controlando toda la gestión de tu negocio, notificar incidencias directamente a tu proveedor sin necesidad de chats y descargar todos tus datos de pedidos en Excel cuando quieras. Si tienes un establecimiento, esta es tu aplicación para ahorrar tiempo y dinero. Además, podrás encontrar cualquier noticia del sector HORECA en el feed de noticias EXUM de nuestros proveedores PARTNERS. ¿Lo mejor? Podrás descubrir hasta nuevos productos y proveedores a los que poder conocer su catálogo de productos. ¡ENVÍANOS TUS ALBARANES Y NOSOTROS HACEMOS EL RESTO! Envía tus albaranes por WhatsApp al 722 568 914. Nuestro equipo EXUM creará en 24-72h las tiendas de tus proveedores con los productos y precios que nos envíes. Una vez activados tus proveedores, estos aparecerán en la sección ‘Mis Proveedores’ y ya podrás realizar todos tus pedidos manteniendo tus condiciones de compra: Días de entrega / Pedido mínimo / Cierre de pedidos. PARA UTILIZAR EXUM, ¿MIS PROVEEDORES TAMBIÉN TIENEN QUE USARLO? No. Con EXUM podrás hacer todos tus pedidos a todos tus proveedores aunque ellos no sean nuestros Partners. EXUM automatizará tus órdenes de pedidos por correo electrónico a la central o comercial que tu proveedor nos indique. ¡COMPARTE EL PEDIDO POR WHATSAPP SIEMPRE QUE LO NECESITES! Podrás compartir todos tus pedidos por WhatsApp al comercial y/o proveedor directamente desde tu móvil. Así, puedes asegurarte que tu pedido llegará donde tú elijas. Compartas o no, a tu comercial siempre le llegará por correo electrónico. LA MEJOR HERRAMIENTA DISPONIBLE PARA REALIZAR TUS PEDIDOS · Una App fácil e intuitiva. · Explora nuevos proveedores siempre que lo necesites. · Todas las noticias del sector HORECA en nuestro feed de noticias. · Activa hasta 5 perfiles de establecimientos diferentes en un solo dispositivo. · Un equipo siempre conectado a ti; nosotros cuidaremos de ti.

Screenshots

Speech Central4 screens
Exum App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Exum App at none against Speech Central's 1. Exum App also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Speech Central's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Speech Central sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Exum App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speech Central ships an update weekly, Exum App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speech Central versus Exum App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeech CentralExum App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB29 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLabsiiTK Analytics IA Developers SL

Bugs and requests

Speech Central

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes when changing advanced settings
  • Inconsistent behavior when importing documents
  • Fails to recognize some file formats
  • Playback issues with high-speed mode
  • Repeating chapters unexpectedly
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  • Scrolling issues with long documents

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more natural-sounding voices
  • Improve chapter/section navigation
  • Allow custom pronunciation of words
  • Add support for more languages
  • Integrate with Bookshare library
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  • Improve PDF formatting and layout
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve sync between devices

Exum App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speech Central

One-time1
  • Speech Central Pro$9.99
None

Exum App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speech Central free?
Speech Central is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Exum App free?
Exum App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speech Central or Exum App have ads?
Neither Speech Central nor Exum App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speech Central or Exum App?
Speech Central ships an update weekly, and Exum App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speech Central was updated on September 24, 2026 and Exum App on September 18, 2026.

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