Comparison

Text Reader Narrator vs InControl

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

Head to head
About

Text Reader Narrator

Convert any text, document, or scanned image into natural-sounding audio. Supports over 40 languages and offers background playback with highlighting. Export narrations as audio files.

Highlights
  • Text-to-speech conversion
  • Import PDF, DOCX, EPUB, TXT
  • Camera OCR for scanned text
  • Background playback
  • Word-by-word highlighting
  • Export audio to M4A
  • Supports 40+ languages
Features
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Text Reader Narrator reads text out loud with the voices installed on your iPhone. Paste or type text, import text files and web pages, and listen with word-by-word highlighting. No account, no sign-up. Works offline once a voice is installed. WHAT IT DOES • Reads text aloud with word highlighting; Pause keeps your place • Imports TXT files and web pages (URL) for free; PDF, Word (.docx) and ePub (text only) with PRO • Scans printed pages with the camera (PRO) • Document library with Continue Reading and smart playlists • Speech to text: dictate and get the text back (iPhone microphone, device language) • Exports a narration as an M4A file (PRO) • Any voice installed on your iPhone, with speed, pitch and volume sliders FREE AND PRO Free, with ads: 5,000 characters a day, plus 2,000 for each short video you watch, up to 5 a day. PRO (subscription or one-time purchase) removes the ads and the daily limit, and unlocks PDF, Word and ePub import, camera scan, M4A export and reading fonts. GOOD TO KNOW • The voices are the ones built into iOS; you can download more in iOS Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content. The app has no AI or cloud voices. • PDF import reads the text layer only. • Lock screen controls work for playback started from Documents or playlists, not from the Reader. Terms of Use: https://masaapps360.com/tts-1501312978/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://masaapps360.com/tts-1501312978/privacy/

About

InControl

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Master Your Mind End the mental war. Win every job using this top-tier neurodivergent clock and fun goal follower. Regular planners feel dull. They offer quiet dials while hoping your thoughts behave. Yet, if stalling or phone-gluing plagues you, silence fails. You require a chore boss that pushes back. Enter a fresh concentration hub. We turned duties into play and used delaying as fuel to finish targets. Meet Your Cheeky Partner Once a project begins, stay locked. Should you exit, pause, or drift, a digital dino named Roasting Rex pops up. He delivers sharp (yet funny) jabs to pull your gaze back. This mix of heat and wit snaps you out of dazes to boost clarity. Tools That Actually Help: The Sassy Zone: A pretty, clean work space. Select a responsibility from your list, start the ticker, and let the reptile watch. Try quitting early? Get teased. Live Alerts: Out of vision, out of thought. Real-time updates keep the counting and insults stuck on your front screen. Ignoring your plan becomes impossible, even while holding the device. Visual Proof: Busy brains crave seeing growth. Following each round, grab a "Done" slip showing deep effort and winning streaks. Turn data into prizes. Grow & Win: Make checklists a sport. Finish sessions to gain points, boost your rank, and grab cool perks to enjoy once labor ends. Big Load Chopping: Scared of a giant pile? Split massive heaps into tiny, easy bits so the layout always shows the very next move. Smooth Link: Hook up your calendar so the agenda stays ready for action. Fancy Style: A cool look with night mode, built to clear mess and keep attention on one aim. Build Better Ways You don’t lack will; you lack a smart setup. Whether studying, working, or cleaning without web traps, this software fits your thinking style. Stop waiting. Grab it now, pick a milestone, and let’s begin. Ready to finally finish what you started? Download today, set your first task, and let us get to work. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://www.in-control.net/privacy.html

Screenshots

Text Reader Narrator4 screens
InControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: InControl at none against Text Reader Narrator's shown. InControl also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Text Reader Narrator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and InControl sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Reader Narrator ships an update every 6 weeks, InControl every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Text Reader Narrator versus InControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Reader NarratorInControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB134 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGrima HdezZAYN ZAHIR

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Text Reader Narrator

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • TTS Plus Lifetime$14.99
3 purchases

InControl

Subscriptions3
  • pro weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Text Reader Narrator free?
Text Reader Narrator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InControl free?
InControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text Reader Narrator or InControl have ads?
Text Reader Narrator shows ads; InControl does not.
Which is updated more often, Text Reader Narrator or InControl?
Text Reader Narrator ships an update every 6 weeks, and InControl every 9 days. Most recently, Text Reader Narrator was updated on November 3, 2026 and InControl on November 9, 2026.

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