DTalker vs Text Eyes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Text Eyes
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Text Eyes is an app that extracts text from images. It supports taking photos with the camera, selecting from the photo library, and choosing images from the system share menu. This app was developed with users who have visual impairments in mind. It is designed for use with the VoiceOver screen reader and includes automatic reading aloud of extracted text and a feature to copy the text. Image recognition is performed on the device, so image data is not provided to third parties. You can use it with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text Eyes at none against DTalker's 2. DTalker's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Text Eyes asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DTalker | Text Eyes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CREATE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD | Yoshiyuki Koyanagi |
In-app purchases
DTalker
- Unlock Demo Version monthly$0.991 Month
- Unlock Demo Version 2 months$1.992 Months
Text Eyes
No in-app purchases









