# TangledString vs ずんだボイス2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TangledString at none against ずんだボイス2's 3. TangledString also leads on ads (none vs shown). ずんだボイス2's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 42 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ずんだボイス2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TangledString asks for nothing beyond the download.

TangledString ships an update every 42 months, ずんだボイス2 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TangledString | ずんだボイス2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2/id6741562669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **14** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yukihiro Shioya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565306192) | [Toraichi Igarashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704800739) |

## What reviewers say

### TangledString

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangledstring/id1596545427)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ずんだボイス2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2/id6741562669)

This app offers high-quality text-to-speech using the VoiceVox engine, allowing you to hear text in various character voices. It supports offline use, saving and sharing audio, and managing reading history. You can also import additional voice models for more character options.

**Highlights:** VoiceVox engine text-to-speech, Offline functionality, Save and share audio, Reading history management, Importable voice models, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 年額 | $9.99 | per year |
| One-time Puechase | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TangledString free?

TangledString is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ずんだボイス2 free?

ずんだボイス2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TangledString or ずんだボイス2 have ads?

ずんだボイス2 shows ads; TangledString does not.

### Which is updated more often, TangledString or ずんだボイス2?

TangledString ships an update every 42 months, and ずんだボイス2 every 9 days. Most recently, TangledString was updated on November 3, 2026 and ずんだボイス2 on November 4, 2026.

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