Stricken! 1 vs Text Simplifier VPP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stricken! 1
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20 Lehrfilme zum Thema «Stricken Grundkenntnisse», von der 1. Masche bis zum Vernähen. Die Filme zeigen die Bewegungsabläufe aus der Perspektive der arbeitenden Person, in der Regel zuerst als Übersicht und anschliessend aus der Nähe. Grafische Hinweise richten die Aufmerksamkeit auf spezielle Situationen. Strickflächen und die Notation von Maschen mit der Strickschrift sind ebenfalls Themen. Die Filme sind im Format 16:9, öffnen sich jedoch bildschirmfüllend mit zentriertem Ausschnitt. Um die ganze Filmbreite (oben und unten mit schwarzem Rand) zu sehen, drücken Sie auf den entsprechenden Button auf Ihrem Bildschirm. Die folgenden Hinweise finden Sie bei allen unseren 8 Apps zum «Textilen Gestalten»: ALLE FILME SIND OHNE TON Begründung: Beim Betrachten der Filme können Lernende ihre Arbeiten in den Händen behalten und die gezeigten Bewegungen sofort nachvollziehen. Kopfhörerkabel stören dabei und plötzlich ertönende Sprachfetzen lenken andere Arbeitende ab. Die Reduktion auf die visuelle Präsentation ermöglicht es auch Lernenden, die nicht Deutsch sprechen, mit unseren Lehrmitteln zu arbeiten. Referenzen Mehrere Pädagogische Hochschulen (z.B. PHZH) haben unserer Werke lizenziert und die Filme für die Studierenden auf die Server ihrer Wissenbasis gestellt. Bundle Unsere 8 Apps für Textiles Gestalten, «Stricken! 1 Grundkenntnisse», «Stricken! 2 Fortgeschrittene», «Häkeln!», «Häkeln L», «Nähen!», «Nähen! L» «Bandolera! 1 und 2» sind auch als Bundle zu einem Spezialpreis erhältlich. «L» sind inhaltlich identische Versionen für Linkshänderinnen und Linkshänder. Auf unserer Homepage www.keller-ulrich.ch kann für jedes Werk eine Inhaltsübersicht als .pdf kostenlos heruntergeladen werden.
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.
- 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
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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. ## Privacy ## Texts are processed on a server in the EU under European law. They are stored only briefly for processing and are not used to train AI models. Please still avoid entering personal data. On devices with Apple Intelligence, texts can also be simplified entirely on the device. Then they never leave it. ## What does it cost? ## The app is ad-free. Each simplification via the cloud AI costs some money, which is why the app costs something. This is the version for schools where you don't have to buy additional simplifications. The VPP version comes with a large quota: about 3000 - 12000 texts (depending on length). After that there is a daily limit for simplifications. The app is designed for use with a whole class, even when many children simplify texts at the same time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Text Simplifier VPP at every 4 weeks against Stricken! 1's every 29 months. Text Simplifier VPP also leads on price ($2.99 vs $8.99). Stricken! 1's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On 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
Stricken! 1 costs $8.99 and Text Simplifier VPP $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stricken! 1 ships an update every 29 months, Text Simplifier VPP every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stricken! 1 | Text Simplifier VPP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 493 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Juerg Keller | Christian Urff |
In-app purchases
Stricken! 1
No in-app purchases
Text Simplifier VPP
No in-app purchases
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