TopReader vs Text
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Text to audio synthesis
- Multiple audio file formats
- Audio sharing capabilities
- Playlist creation
- Adjustable playback speed and pitch
- Background playback
- Multi-language support
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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
Text
This tool converts text from images into spoken words. It supports multiple languages and allows you to organize extracted text into custom categories. Enjoy high-quality voice playback for efficient information retrieval and language learning.
- Image to speech conversion
- Multilingual text-to-speech
- Categorization of extracted text
- High-quality voice output
- Language learning aid
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Text-to-Voice is an innovative tool that converts text from your photos and images into voice. Using our state-of-the-art technology, it quickly extracts and saves the text of images from your camera or library. In addition, it reads that text out loud in clear, high-quality voice. Features Multilingual: Supports Latin, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese, and quickly and accurately translates text in these languages into speech. Categorization functionality: Extracted text can be sorted into categories of your own creation. Organizing and searching for information has never been easier. High-quality voice playback: Our superior voice output technology converts text into natural, easy-to-understand speech. Language learning aid: With support for multiple languages, this app is an effective pronunciation practice and comprehension aid. Quickly convert text from books, advertisements, posters, memos, and more into speech so you can retrieve information anytime, anywhere: With Text-to-Voice, converting text to speech and learning and sharing information in new ways has never been easier. Experience unprecedented convenience and efficiency with Text-to-Voice. Download and experience the power of Text-to-Voice today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Text at 100% against TopReader's 65%. Text also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). TopReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Text sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TopReader asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TopReader | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MUTSUAKI KIKUCHI | Kotake Studio LLC |
Customer experience
TopReader
Text
In-app purchases
TopReader
No in-app purchases
Text
- Ad Removal$4.99






