Comparison

VB SmartControl vs Text to Voice

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

Head to head
About

VB SmartControl

This app connects to Motorola body-worn cameras, allowing users to view live feeds, tag footage, and manage recordings directly from their smartphone. It includes a viewfinder to help with camera placement and requires specific firmware versions for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • Connects to VB400 and V500 body cameras
  • View live camera feed (ViewFinder)
  • Tag video footage
  • Manage recordings on mobile device
  • WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
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VB SmartControl is the companion smartphone app for the Motorola Solutions VB400 and V500 body-worn cameras. The app connects to the camera using WiFi and Bluetooth, enabling operators to view and tag video directly on their mobile devices. The ViewFinder feature allows you to see what your camera sees, to assist when mounting your camera. Note: VideoManager (VideoManager EX in North America) and device firmware must be: 16.1.0 or later for VB400 devices (VB400V3 hardware revision or later); 24.4.1 or later for V500 devices.

About

Text to Voice

Instantly convert any text into speech with this app. Listen to books, study materials, or religious texts on the go. Customize reading speed and voice tone, and even export audio files.

Highlights
  • Text to speech conversion
  • Multiple voice options
  • Adjustable reading speed and tone
  • PDF, TXT, and image text recognition
  • Export audio to WAV
  • Reading history
  • Background playback
Features
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Using the Text Reader application, you can instantly convert any text into speech in a simple and fast way. Therefore, you can listen to an excerpt from a book, a study booklet or a verse from the Bible on the way to work, while taking a walk or preparing for a test. The Text Reader application uses innovative algorithms and features to provide you with the following functionalities: - Reading text in the device's default language, providing multiple voices. - Parameters such as text reading speed and narration tone of voice can be modified. - Text recognition in PDF, TXT and image files (PNG, JPG, etc.). - Export the text in WAV audio to be shared or listened to at a later time - The text read is saved in a list, which serves as a reading history. - You can minimize the app while listening to the reading. A player is available so you can control the audio while the app is minimized. - Pause or resume content using wired or Bluetooth headset buttons. - The application works without the need for an Internet connection! We hope this application helps you and improves your productivity. Have a good time!

Screenshots

VB SmartControl3 screens
Text to Voice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VB SmartControl at none against Text to Voice's 1. VB SmartControl also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Text to Voice's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Text to Voice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VB SmartControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VB SmartControl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Voice has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VB SmartControl ships an update every 3 months, Text to Voice every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VB SmartControl versus Text to Voice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVB SmartControlText to Voice
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.5
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotorola Solutions, IncLuiz Santos

Customer experience

VB SmartControl

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Text to Voice

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

VB SmartControl

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Text to Voice

One-time1
  • Premium version$6.99

Questions

Is VB SmartControl free?
VB SmartControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Text to Voice free?
Text to Voice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VB SmartControl or Text to Voice?
VB SmartControl is rated higher. VB SmartControl averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Text to Voice averages 4.8 from 15 ratings.
Do VB SmartControl or Text to Voice have ads?
Text to Voice shows ads; VB SmartControl does not.
Which is updated more often, VB SmartControl or Text to Voice?
VB SmartControl ships an update every 3 months, and Text to Voice every 5 months. Most recently, VB SmartControl was updated on October 23, 2026 and Text to Voice on October 24, 2026.

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