Hable vs DTalker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hable
This utility app is designed to update the firmware for the Hable One controller. It ensures your device has the latest features and improvements.
- Firmware updates
- Latest feature access
- Device compatibility
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You can use your Hable One without the Hable app. The Hable App is only for updating the Hable One to the latest firmware of staying updated with the latest features of Hable One.
DTalker
This utility provides Japanese text-to-speech functionality with four distinct voice options. It integrates with system settings for easy voice selection and can be used with accessibility features like VoiceOver. Developers can also utilize it for speech synthesis in their applications.
- Four distinct Japanese voice options
- System voice integration
- Compatibility with VoiceOver
- Developer API for AVSpeechSynthesizer
- Selection reading capability
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There are four types of voices: "Takashi", "Keiko", "Taro" and "Hanako". Select "Keiko", "Takashi", "Hanako" or "Taro" from "DTalker_TTS" in "System Settings", "Accessibility", "Reading Content", "System Voice" and then "Japanese". It can also be used to read selections, use with VoiceOver, and for development with AVSpeechSynthesizer. Before using this application, please be sure to read the "License Agreement" below. Installation will be deemed acceptance of this License Agreement. ・License agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ・privacy policy https://www.createsystem.co.jp/main/footer/kojin.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DTalker at 5.0 against Hable's 3.7. DTalker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). Hable's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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. DTalker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Hable asks for nothing beyond the download.
DTalker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.
Hable ships an update every 8 months, DTalker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hable | DTalker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hable One B.V. | CREATE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD |
Customer experience
Hable
DTalker
In-app purchases
Hable
No in-app purchases
DTalker
- Unlock Demo Version monthly$0.991 Month
- Unlock Demo Version 2 months$1.992 Months
