Loudspeaker vs Proxy reading
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loudspeaker
This utility app allows users to repeat spoken text or recorded audio. It can convert input text to voice, import files for repeated reading, and supports a "bullet screen" mode for scrolling text playback.
- Repeat spoken text
- Convert text to voice
- Record and repeat audio
- Import files for reading
- Scrolling text display mode
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-Repeat the talking for you -Can input text, automatically convert to voice, repeat reading -Can be recorded and read repeatedly -Can import files and repeat reading -[blockbuster] supports scrolling and playing text in the form of "bullet screen / hand card"
Proxy reading
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The input text will be read aloud. ・Supported language: English, Japanese
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Proxy reading at none against Loudspeaker's 2. Proxy reading also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Loudspeaker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Proxy reading asks for nothing beyond the download.
Loudspeaker ships an update monthly, Proxy reading every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loudspeaker | Proxy reading |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.8.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 德明 杨 | Hideaki Uchikoshi |
In-app purchases
Loudspeaker
- Buy Pro Viersion$0.99
- Donate$0.99
Proxy reading
No in-app purchases
