# ControlPlus vs Peech

The clearest difference is rating: Peech at 4.4 against ControlPlus's 1.0. Peech also leads on ratings volume (8.6K vs 1) and review sentiment (44% vs 26%). ControlPlus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Peech sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. ControlPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Peech holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peech has 8.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of ControlPlus's written reviews are positive against 44% of Peech's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ControlPlus | Peech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlplus/id1380249574/reviews) | **[4.4 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peech-text-to-speech-reader/id1429704005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | **44.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#141** |
| Size | 21 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colin Galbraith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371186521) | [Dopefin Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429704004) |

## What reviewers say

### ControlPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlplus/id1380249574)

Manage your intruder alarm system remotely with this application. It provides complete visibility and operational control, allowing you to receive system event notifications and monitor your security from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote alarm system access, Total operational control, System event notifications, Global monitoring, Complete system visibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Peech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peech-text-to-speech-reader/id1429704005)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform any text into lifelike audiobooks with an AI-powered reading companion. Scan physical books, PDFs, or web articles to listen on the go, with natural-sounding voices and high-speed playback. Supports over 60 languages.

**Highlights:** AI voice matching for different genres, Natural and lifelike AI voices, Lightning-fast OCR for physical books, Web and PDF content parsing, High-speed playback up to 5x faster, Automatic language detection (60+ languages)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peech Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Peech Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Peech Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Peech Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Peech Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Peech Premium | $17.99 | per month |
| Peech Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Scan and Read: Text to Speech | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Peech Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Peech Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Peech Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Perfect for scanning books and having them read aloud
- 🚀 Supports multiple languages
- 🚀 Allows following along with highlighted text
- 👍 Helpful for students and university
- 👍 Useful for multitasking and productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with organizing files and folders
- 🐛 No option to switch between old and new voices
- 🐛 Unable to retrieve deleted files
- 💰 Expensive subscription plans
- 💰 Unclear pricing structure

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and payment problems
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate text-to-speech output

**Requested features**

- Add folder and playlist management options
- Provide more voice options and customization
- Improve text-to-speech accuracy and fluency
- Offer more transparent and flexible pricing
- Enhance overall stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ControlPlus free?

ControlPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Peech free?

Peech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ControlPlus or Peech?

Peech is rated higher. ControlPlus averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Peech averages 4.4 from 8.6K ratings.

### Do ControlPlus or Peech have ads?

Neither ControlPlus nor Peech shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ControlPlus or Peech?

ControlPlus ships an update monthly, and Peech monthly. Most recently, ControlPlus was updated on September 28, 2026 and Peech on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*