Comparison

効果音 vs TopReader

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

Head to head
About

効果音

Access over 900 sound effects and 300 background music tracks for live streaming and events. Customize your audio experience with categorized sounds, favorite lists, and recording capabilities. Perfect for adding flair to any occasion.

Highlights
  • Over 900 sound effects
  • Over 300 background music tracks
  • Categorized sound effects
  • Customizable favorite lists
  • Recording functionality
  • Sequential playback of sounds
Features
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【概要】 全900種類以上の効果音! & ライブ配信等の300種類上のBGM! 本アプリは、気軽に効果音を活用し、あなたに合った使い方で楽しんでもらう為のアプリです。 合コン、飲み会、デートなど様々なイベントに大活躍!! どんな風に使うかはあなた次第! 【主な機能】 ・効果音のカテゴリ別! ・シチュエーションに合わせたお気に入り一覧が作れる! ・新しい効果音を生み出す録音付き! ・設定した効果音を順番に再生! 【効果音の分類】 ○ ワンポイント ○ アクション ○ ニュース、緊急速報 ○ おなら ○ クイズ ○ 動物 ○ 鳥 ○ 昆虫 ○ 銃器 ○ 戦闘 ○ 武器 ○ ロボット ○ 乗り物 ○ 魔法 ○ 楽器 ○ 生活 ○ 食べる ○ 足音 ○ 自然 ○ ホラー ○ 通信 ○ 電話 ○ 音階 ○ スポーツ ○ 遊戯 ○ SF ○ イベント 【本アプリケーションについて】 ○ 対応機種 : iOS 11.0〜 今後も随時効果音を増やします〜! 「こんな効果音が欲しい」 「こうしたら使いやすいのに」等々、 今後もご要望にお答えしていきたいと思いますので、 ご要望などあれば、どんどんお知らせください! クレジット 素材提供:Music is VFR、OtoLogic 無料効果音で遊ぼう!(https://taira-komori.jpn.org/) ノタの森:http://notanomori.net/

About

TopReader

This app transforms written text into spoken audio files. You can save audio in various formats, share it, create playlists, and customize playback speed and voice. It supports numerous languages and background playback.

Highlights
  • Text to audio synthesis
  • Multiple audio file formats
  • Audio sharing capabilities
  • Playlist creation
  • Adjustable playback speed and pitch
  • Background playback
  • Multi-language support
Features
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"TopReader" is an application that converts the input text into an audio file. Its functions and features are ------------------------- - Synthesize text and play immediately. - Save audio to a file, select from three file formats: .wav, .m4a, and .caf (Apple Lossless). - Saved files can be shared via email, messages, AirDrop, NoteApp, etc. - Save entered text in library. - Playlist creation. The text registered in the library can be added to the playlist and automatically played back continuously. - Easily merge and save multiple text saved in the library for playback and creating a sound at once. - Voice switching, Siri can also be used. - The audio playback rate and pitch can be changed. - Supported languages ​​are English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Swedish, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Vietnamese, Norwegian, Finnish, Indonesian, Greek and Thai. If you have a request, we will add more languages, so please contact us via the support email. ("Top Reader" top screen -> bottom (i) button -> tap "email") - Supports background playback. - Highlight the reading words. - Playback starts at the cursor position. - Repeat playback. - Dark mode support. ------------------------- Enjoy the best experience with a simple and intuitive interface. This free version "TopReader" displays the ad at the top of the screen. If you need the full screen version, please use "TopReader+". Terms of service http://zekoo2017.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-4.html

Screenshots

効果音4 screens
TopReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TopReader at none against 効果音's 4. TopReader also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 48%). 効果音's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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. 効果音 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TopReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

効果音 ships an update monthly, TopReader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
効果音 versus TopReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter効果音TopReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews65.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB6 MB
Age rating+44+
Developerhidehiko aiharaMUTSUAKI KIKUCHI

Customer experience

効果音

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral18.0%
Negative34.0%

TopReader

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

効果音

One-time4
  • Coffee (Regular)$0.49
  • システム改善応援費$1.99
  • Coffee (Large)$1.99
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  • Cake Set$5.99
None

TopReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 効果音 free?
効果音 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TopReader free?
TopReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 効果音 or TopReader have ads?
Both 効果音 and TopReader show ads.
Which is updated more often, 効果音 or TopReader?
効果音 ships an update monthly, and TopReader every 6 weeks. Most recently, 効果音 was updated on September 15, 2026 and TopReader on August 30, 2026.

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