Speech Central vs みみどく
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
みみどく
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「あとで読む」に溜まっていく記事、読み切れていませんか? みみどくは、積んだ記事・PDF・テキストを高品質な読み上げで“耳から”消化する、耳の積読アプリです。通勤・家事・散歩のすきま時間が、そのまま読書の時間になります。 ■ Safariから、そのまま保存 読みたいページを開いて共有ボタンから「みみどく」を選ぶだけ。本文ごとアプリに取り込まれます。アプリを開く必要もありません。ファイル(.txt / PDF)やコピーした文章からも取り込めます。 ■ 目を休めながら、耳で読む 再生を押すと、いま読んでいる文が光りながら読み上げられます。画面をロックしても、他のアプリを使っていても再生は続き、ロック画面やコントロールセンターから停止・15秒送り/戻しが操作できます。 ■ 自分のペースで 0.8〜3.0倍速まで、0.1刻みで調整。文をタップすればそこから聴けます。聴き終えた記事は自動で既読になり、次の記事へ続けて再生。積んだ記事が、どんどん耳で片づいていきます。 ■ 時間がない日は「10分版」 長い記事は、要点だけをまとめた10分版の要約で聴けます。要約はこの端末の中だけで作られ、原文にはいつでも切り替えられます。 ■ 文章は、この端末から出ません みみどくは、あなたの文章を外部のサーバーに送りません。要約もオンデバイスで完結。だから、社内資料のような大切な文書も安心して耳で聴けます。アカウント登録も不要です。 ■ ちょうどいい声で 端末に入っている日本語・英語の声から選べます。より自然な高品質の声は、iOSの設定から追加すると、みみどくでも使えるようになります。 ====== 【できること】 ・記事・PDF・テキストの保存 ・文ハイライト付きの読み上げ・連続再生・自動既読 ・0.8〜3.0倍速の再生 ・10分版の要約(対応端末) ・バックグラウンド/ロック画面再生 ====== 広告は入れません。音を聴くアプリに、音の広告も画面の広告も似合わないからです。 積んだ記事、耳で崩そう。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: みみどく at none against Speech Central's 1. Speech Central's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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. Speech Central sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. みみどく asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Speech Central | みみどく |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Labsii | kazunari aoki |
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
みみどく
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Speech Central
- Speech Central Pro$9.99
みみどく
No in-app purchases
Questions
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