Comparison

Total Reader vs MathéA

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

Head to head
About

Total Reader

This app converts text files into natural-sounding speech, allowing users to listen to documents while following along with highlighted text. It supports a wide range of file formats and over 30 languages, with easy import options from cloud storage and computers.

Highlights
  • Reads documents aloud
  • Converts text to natural voice
  • Highlights spoken words
  • Supports PDF, Word, PowerPoint, RTF
  • Imports from cloud storage
  • Supports over 30 languages
Features
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Transform the way you consume text with Total Reader, your ultimate AI text to speech voice reader. Whether you want to listen to a work presentation hands-free, study complex documents, or enjoy your favorite EPUB on the go, our advanced speech synthesis engine converts written words into fluent, natural-sounding audio. Why choose Total Reader? Our advanced context-aware reader intelligently processes dates, numbers, and abbreviations, delivering a flawless, human-like narration experience that outperforms standard read-aloud tools. KEY FEATURES: • Advanced Speech Synthesis: Experience premium, expressive text-to-speech engines across 30+ languages for a smooth, fatigue-free listening experience. • Versatile Document Support: Import and read aloud PDFs, MS Word (.doc & .docx), Powerpoint presentations, RTF, and plain text files seamlessly. • Instant Web Reading: Save time by listening to articles, essays, and news directly from the web instead of straining your eyes. • Smart Document Scanner: Instantly digitize physical printed books, notes, or documents using the built-in OCR scanner to read them aloud. • Visual Reading Follow-Along: Boost your comprehension and focus with synchronized word-by-word visual highlighting as the audio plays. • Seamless Cloud Import: Easily fetch files directly from Apple Mail, Dropbox, Google Drive, or transfer them straight from your Mac or PC. • Custom Reading Environment: Personalize your app experience with beautiful, customizable themes optimized for both daytime and night reading. MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT: Total Reader reads documents flawlessly in over 30 languages and regional accents, including English (US, UK, Irish, Australian), Spanish (including Mexican), Portuguese (including Brazilian), Russian, German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and many more. Streamline your daily routine and maximize your productivity. Download Total Reader today to experience the future of spoken audio content! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MathéA

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MathéA is a full-featured scientific calculator built from the ground up for accessibility. Designed with VoiceOver in mind, every result is not only displayed as beautifully rendered mathematics but also spoken aloud in natural language - so nothing is lost between the screen and the user. SPOKEN MATHEMATICS Every calculation produces a spoken description in natural language. Results are read in English, French, and German, covering fractions, roots, powers, integrals, and more - exactly as a teacher would say them. DISPLAY FORMATS Results appear as rendered mathematics: exact fractions, square roots, pi-forms, scientific notation, mixed numbers, prime factorisation, and degrees-minutes-seconds. Toggle between exact and decimal form instantly. WHAT MATHEA CAN CALCULATE • Arithmetic: fractions, powers, roots, factorials, percentages, GCD, LCM, integer division with remainder, powers of 10 entry • Functions: sin, cos, tan and inverses; log, ln, log base n; 10^x, e^x; square root, cube root; nPr, nCr; Abs, integer part, rounding; random number, random integer • Calculus: definite integral, derivative, summation, product • Complex numbers: full arithmetic, magnitude, argument, real and imaginary parts, conjugate; rectangular and polar display • Base-N: binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal; bitwise NOT, AND, OR, XOR, shift • Matrices: up to 4x4; addition, subtraction, multiplication, scalar multiplication, transpose, determinant, inverse • Equation solver: simultaneous linear equations (2x2, 3x3, 4x4) • Polynomial solver: quadratic and cubic equations • Inequality solver: linear and quadratic inequalities • Statistics: one-variable and two-variable analysis; 8 regression models (linear, quadratic, cubic, quartic, logarithmic, exponential, power, sine) • Distributions: normal, binomial, Poisson - probability density, cumulative distribution, and inverse • Function table: evaluate f(x) and g(x) over any range with any step size • Ratio solver: A:B = X:D or A:B = C:X • Verify mode: evaluate relational expressions (equal, not equal, less, greater, etc.) to True or False • Coordinate conversion: polar to rectangular and back • Angle units: degrees, radians, gradians with inline suffixes MEMORY AND USER FUNCTIONS Store values in variables A through F, x, y, z. Access the last two results via Ans and PreAns. Define custom functions f(x) and g(x) and reuse them anywhere. ACCESSIBILITY FIRST • Fully optimised for VoiceOver • All results spoken in English, French, and German • MathJax accessibility explorer for step-by-step navigation of complex expressions • ARIA live regions for instant result announcements • Large 48pt touch targets • Full keyboard and switch access support EXAM MODE One tap clears all memory, disables history and persistence, and restricts features to comply with examination regulations - no graphs, no symbolic algebra, no text storage, no network access. COMPLETELY OFFLINE All assets are bundled locally. No internet connection is ever required. No data leaves the device. INTERFACE Available in English, French, and German. Includes a searchable examples catalogue (75 entries across 15 categories) and a full user manual.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathéA at none against Total Reader's 3. Total Reader's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. Total Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MathéA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Total Reader versus MathéA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal ReaderMathéA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStorchAmicale du Personel de l'institut pour Deficients Visuels

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Total Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Account for 1 month.$2.991 Month
  • Premium Account for 1 year.$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Total Reader Premium Lifetime.$39.99
None

MathéA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Total Reader free?
Total Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathéA free?
MathéA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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