Comparison

#stadtsache vs Text Simplifier VPP

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

Head to head
About

#stadtsache

Features
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Die App #stadtsache macht Kinder und Jugendliche als Stadtexperten sichtbar und sensibilisiert ihre Wahrnehmung für die gebaute Umwelt. Mit Unterstützung der Landesinitiative StadtBauKultur NRW 2020 hat die renommierte Kindersachbuchautorin Anke M. Leitzgen auf der Basis ihres Buches "Entdecke deine Stadt" (mit Lisa Rienermann bei Beltz & Gelberg) das Stadt erforschen zeitgemäß gemacht: #stadtsache ist crossmedial und verknüpft das analoge Stadt entdecken mit dem digitalen Forschen und Dokumentieren. Highlights der von Bruno Jennrich entwickelten App: #stadtsache ist ein Werkzeug, um Fotos, Töne, Videos thematisch zu sammeln, Wege aufzuzeichnen und Dinge zu zählen. Die Ergebnisse lassen sich bestimmten Aufgaben und Aktionen zuordnen. Die Fotos lassen sich vertonen, skalieren, beschriften, bemalen, kommentieren. Die Sammlungen können privat bleiben oder mit anderen Nutzern der App geteilt werden. Geringe Sprach- und Schreibkenntnisse in Deutsch sind aufgrund des bildorientierten Aufbaus kein Hindernis. Kreativ, aktionsgebunden, intuitiv. Zur App gibt es das Workbook "Jetzt entdecke ich meine Stadt: Rausgehen und loslegen" (mit Anne Lachmuth) bei Beltz & Gelberg. Mehr dazu und einen kostenlosen Download unter www.stadtsache.de. Es besteht die Möglichkeit, eigene Gruppen mit eigenen Fragen, Aufträgen und Aktionen zu starten. Falls Sie Fragen zur App haben oder Unterstützung benötigen, freuen wir uns über ein Mail: hello@stadtsache.de. Erfahren Sie mehr über das Team hinter dem Projekt unter www.stadtsache de. Besuchen Sie uns unter www.facebook.de/stadtsache. Schauen Sie uns über die Schulter auf instagram.com/stadtsache. Datenschutz Wir nehmen die Sicherheit der Daten Ihres Kindes sehr ernst. Alle Daten werden selbstverständlich im Rahmen der gesetzlichen Vorschriften geschützt. Lesen Sie mehr zum Datenschutz unter www.stadtsache.de.

About

Text Simplifier VPP

This app simplifies complex texts into easy-to-understand language. It offers features like text-to-speech, word explanations, and adjustable font sizes to aid reading comprehension for various users.

Highlights
  • Text simplification
  • Text-to-speech with highlighting
  • Word explanation on long press
  • Adjustable font size
  • Input text, photos, or web pages
  • Reader Mode for web pages
Features
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This is a feature-identical version of the Text Simplifier app for the AppStore for Volume Licenses (VPP), without in-app purchases but with more inclusive text simplifications. 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. 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 simpler 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 from OpenAI to simplify texts. The texts are sent to OpenAI over the internet for simplification. Each simplification costs some money. That's why the app costs something. This is the version for schools where you don't have to buy additional simplifications. Once you've purchased the app, you can simplify about 1000 texts (depending on length) without restrictions. After that theres a daily limit for simplifications.

Screenshots

#stadtsache4 screens
Text Simplifier VPP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: #stadtsache at Free against Text Simplifier VPP's $4.99. #stadtsache also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

#stadtsache is free to download; Text Simplifier VPP costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

#stadtsache ships an update every 5 weeks, Text Simplifier VPP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
#stadtsache versus Text Simplifier VPP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter#stadtsacheText Simplifier VPP
PriceFree — better$4.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAnke LeitzgenChristian Urff

In-app purchases

None

#stadtsache

No in-app purchases

None

Text Simplifier VPP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is #stadtsache free?
#stadtsache is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Text Simplifier VPP free?
Text Simplifier VPP costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do #stadtsache or Text Simplifier VPP have ads?
Neither #stadtsache nor Text Simplifier VPP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, #stadtsache or Text Simplifier VPP?
#stadtsache ships an update every 5 weeks, and Text Simplifier VPP every 3 weeks. Most recently, #stadtsache was updated on September 17, 2026 and Text Simplifier VPP on September 10, 2026.

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