Comparison

DTalker vs Text Eyes

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Four distinct Japanese voice options
  • System voice integration
  • Compatibility with VoiceOver
  • Developer API for AVSpeechSynthesizer
  • Selection reading capability
Read full description

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

About

Text Eyes

Features
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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.

Screenshots

DTalker4 screens
Text Eyes2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DTalker versus Text Eyes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDTalkerText Eyes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCREATE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CO., LTDYoshiyuki Koyanagi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DTalker

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock Demo Version monthly$0.991 Month
  • Unlock Demo Version 2 months$1.992 Months
None

Text Eyes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DTalker free?
DTalker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Text Eyes free?
Text Eyes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DTalker or Text Eyes have ads?
Neither DTalker nor Text Eyes shows ads.

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