Speech Central vs Thought Processor

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.

Thought Processor turns the thoughts you'd lose into ones you can actually use. Tap once, talk, and it transcribes and organizes what you said — right on your device. No account. No cloud. No subscription. Everything stays on your iPhone. CAPTURE IN ONE TAP • Start recording from the app, a Home Screen widget, or the Lock Screen • Keep talking even while your phone is locked • Type or paste notes too — it all lives in one place MADE SENSE OF, AUTOMATICALLY • On-device transcription (Apple's speech engine) — fast and private • Your rambling becomes a clean, readable note • Tasks and to-dos are pulled out for you, with due dates • Tag and group thoughts into Projects with living summaries FIND ANYTHING • Full-text search across every note • Spotlight search from your Home Screen • A map of where you captured each thought YOURS, AND PRIVATE • 100% on-device — we never see your recordings, transcripts, or notes • Works with no internet connection • A locked Private area (Face ID) for sensitive thoughts, kept out of search and widgets • Seven themes, each with a matching app icon PAY ONCE • Try it free for 7 days • Then a single $6.99 purchase unlocks it forever — no subscription, ever Thought Processor is for anyone who thinks out loud: capturing ideas on a walk, turning a voice memo into a task list, journaling, or just getting a noisy head onto the page.