Comparison

Neural Reader vs ApplySmartly

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

Head to head
About

Neural Reader

This AI-powered app transforms any text into natural-sounding audio, allowing for hands-free learning and content consumption. It supports various file formats and web links, and enables users to ask questions about the content for instant, cited answers.

Highlights
  • AI-powered text-to-speech
  • Ask questions about documents
  • Supports PDFs, EPUBs, web pages, and more
  • Lifelike natural voices
  • Adjustable reading speed
  • Live transcription
  • Export audio files
Features
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Neural Reader is your AI‑powered voice reader that turns any text into natural, human‑sounding audio so you can learn hands‑free, anywhere. Share a link, PDF, EPUB, Word file, PowerPoint deck, or even a photo of a book page and hear it read aloud in lifelike voices. Need insight? Ask the document anything and get instant, cited answers. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS • One‑tap share from any app — start listening or asking in seconds • Lifelike voices powered by state‑of‑the‑art neural engine text‑to‑speech (TTS) • Precise speed control for slow study or 2× blitz learning • Ask Document Anything — receive summaries, definitions, and key points on demand • Live Transcribe — capture meetings or conversations as real‑time text you can export or share • Works with web pages, PDFs, EPUBs, images, Word, PowerPoint, plain text, and more • Export narrated MP3s for offline listening or content creation • Supports many languages and accents, all delivered in natural‑sounding voices REAL‑WORLD USES • Power through a 300‑page PDF at high speed on your commute • Spot an online novel chapter on your phone, share the link, and hear the story read aloud while you unwind in the bath • Drop a white paper into the app, ask follow‑up questions, and grasp the essentials while walking the dog • Review class slides and quiz the AI for exam prep on the bus • Create polished narration tracks for YouTube videos or podcasts in minutes PLANS & PRICING Silver – 90 000 words per month • US $11.99 monthly or US $79.99 yearly (save 44 %) Gold – 180 000 words per month • US $19.99 monthly or US $129.99 yearly (save 46 %) Platinum – 360 000 words per month • US $37.99 monthly or US $249.99 yearly (save 45 %) Subscription is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://neuralreader.com/terms_of_use Privacy Policy: https://neuralreader.com/privacy_policy

About

ApplySmartly

Streamline your job, college, and graduate school applications with AI-powered tools. Optimize your resume and essays, practice interviews, and track all your application progress in one centralized platform.

Highlights
  • AI-powered resume analysis and optimization
  • Personal statement and cover letter improvement
  • Application deadline and status tracking
  • AI mock interview practice
  • Centralized application management
Features
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ApplySmartly helps you prepare, improve, and manage your job, college, and graduate school applications in one place. BUILD STRONGER APPLICATIONS Improve your resume with AI-powered analysis and optimization. Get feedback on your strengths, gaps, keywords, and application readiness, then make targeted improvements before you apply. IMPROVE YOUR DOCUMENTS Analyze and optimize personal statements and cover letters. Generate tailored application documents based on your experience and goals, helping you communicate your qualifications clearly and effectively. TRACK YOUR APPLICATIONS Keep job and admission applications organized in one place. Track deadlines, application status, interview dates, offers, notes, and important next steps so you always know where things stand. PRACTICE FOR INTERVIEWS Prepare with AI-powered mock interviews designed around your goals and experience. Practice using text or voice mode, work through realistic questions, and receive feedback to help you improve. YOUR APPLICATION JOURNEY, ORGANIZED From preparing your resume and documents to practicing interviews and tracking applications, ApplySmartly brings the tools you need into one application success platform. Start with the free plan and upgrade when you need additional capabilities. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Neural Reader4 screens
ApplySmartly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ApplySmartly at free with in-app purchases against Neural Reader's subscription. ApplySmartly also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Neural Reader's advantage is ratings volume (493 vs 3). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neural Reader sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and ApplySmartly sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ApplySmartly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neural Reader has 493 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Neural Reader versus ApplySmartly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeural ReaderApplySmartly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (493 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings493 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrompt Functions Inc.GoalMate Circle LLC

Customer experience

Neural Reader

All ratings495 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative40.0%

ApplySmartly

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Neural Reader

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Authentication code not sending during signup
  • Incorrect reading sequence with photo uploads
  • Bullet points read without proper pauses
  • Text extraction fails with images in textbooks
  • Inconsistent word pronunciation based on context
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  • Missing words during text conversion
  • Skipped content after column breaks

Requested features

10 requests
  • Text highlighting and auto-scrolling while reading
  • Support for book-length content and chapter uploads
  • EPUB file format support
  • Dropbox and cloud storage integration
  • Ability to highlight text from web and other apps
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  • MP3 audio file saving for audiobook creation
  • More language options
  • Editable text after OCR conversion
  • Unlimited word count at reasonable price
  • Display of different rating options

ApplySmartly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Neural Reader

Subscriptions8
  • Neural Reader Silver 1 Month$11.991 Month
  • Neural Reader Pro 1 Month$14.991 Month
  • Neural Reader Gold 1 Month$19.991 Month
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  • Neural Reader Platinum 1 Month$37.991 Month
  • Neural Reader Silver 1 Year$79.991 Year
  • Neural Reader Pro 1 Year$116.991 Year
  • Neural Reader Gold 1 Year$129.991 Year
  • Neural Reader Platinum 1 Year$249.991 Year
6 purchases

ApplySmartly

Subscriptions6
  • ApplySmartly Basic$9.991 Month
  • ApplySmartly Pro$19.991 Month
  • ApplySmartly Premium$29.991 Month
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  • ApplySmartly Basic$99.001 Year
  • ApplySmartly Pro$199.001 Year
  • ApplySmartly Premium$299.001 Year

Questions

Is Neural Reader free?
Neural Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ApplySmartly free?
ApplySmartly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Neural Reader or ApplySmartly?
ApplySmartly is rated higher. Neural Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 493 ratings, while ApplySmartly averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Neural Reader or ApplySmartly have ads?
Neither Neural Reader nor ApplySmartly shows ads.

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