Comparison

Text Simplifier vs X

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

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About

Text Simplifier

This app simplifies complex texts into easy-to-understand language. It offers features like text-to-speech, word explanations, and adjustable text size to aid reading comprehension for various users.

Highlights
  • Simplify text with one click
  • Text-to-speech with highlighting
  • Word explanations and definitions
  • Adjustable text size
  • Input text via typing, speaking, or copy-paste
  • Simplify text from images or web pages
Features
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You're facing difficult texts and wish they were easier to understand? This app is exactly what you need! Whether in inclusive education, for beginning readers, or for anyone who appreciates clear and understandable language - with just one click, complicated becomes simple. The Text Simplifier app makes difficult texts easier and translates them to plain language and easy read. Then the texts are easier to read and understand. And if you need help reading, the app can also read words to you. To do this, just follow along under the words with your finger. This app is for people with reading difficulties or beginning readers. It can also be very helpful in inclusive classroom instruction. There are then fewer barriers due to difficult texts. You have several options for simplifying texts: 1. Enter text: You can write a text, speak (dictate) or copy from another source. When you press the "Simplify Text" button, the text becomes simpler. 2. Take a picture of a text: You can take a photo of a text, for example from a book or worksheet. Then the app can read you the text or simplify it. 3. Internet texts: If you are reading on the internet and want a easy to read text, just press the "Simplify Texts" button. The app is actually very suitable for children and beginning readers, but due to the integrated browser, Apple recommends it only from age 17+, as any web page can be accessed. The app can do even more: - The app can read along with you. For this you have to use your reading finger. Move your finger along under the text as you read. And turn on the speaker. The app will then help you read. - The app can also read the entire text to you. If you want, the words are even highlighted as they are read. - You can long press on a word if you don't understand it. An explanation will then be displayed and read aloud (please turn on speaker). - You can make the letters bigger or smaller. - You can decide how simple the text should be. This is done in the settings. - Web pages can be displayed in "Reader Mode". Only the text and images are shown (without text simplification). Ads and menus are not shown. ## Tip: How to improve the voice! ## The iOS voice sometimes doesn't sound very good. You can simply use a different voice. To do this, go to the "Settings" app. Then to "Accessibility". Then select "Spoken Content" and then "Voices". Now you can select and download other voices. The enhanced voices sound especially good. ## Privacy ## Texts are processed on a server in the EU under European law. They are stored only briefly for processing and are not used to train AI models. Please still avoid entering personal data. On devices with Apple Intelligence, texts can also be simplified entirely on the device. Then they never leave it, which is ideal for confidential documents such as official letters or medical reports, and it uses no credit. ## What does it cost? ## The app is ad-free. Each simplification via the cloud AI costs some money, which is why the app costs something. Once you've purchased the app, you can simplify about 600 - 900 texts (depending on length). If you need more, you can buy additional credit via in-app purchase. You can also use the app with your own API key. Then only the API provider's costs apply and you don't need to buy credit.

About

X

Features
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MultipliX turns times tables into a colourful dice game with Schildi the turtle. Choose a table from 1 to 12 or mix up the questions, then play at your own pace. Three ways to play - Solo: Play on your own, with or without a time limit. - Two players: Take turns on the same device. Each player chooses their own time limit or plays with no limit. - Practice: Choose from four answers and get instant feedback with the correct solution. See your correct answers, mistakes and accuracy, then practise difficult questions again. Roll, calculate and claim fields The animated 3D die shows 0 to 10 or a joker. Tap the matching answer to claim a field in your colour. Coloured fields stay in play and can change owner. When all eleven fields are coloured, the player with the most fields wins. A joker lets you claim any field. Set your own pace Choose 3 to 30 seconds per question or select No limit. The countdown starts after the dice animation. Coloured circles show the time remaining. Jokers have no time pressure. In two-player games, each person can use a different answer time. Schildi joins the fun Schildi appears relaxed, sporty or in turbo style to match your chosen pace. Start with the MultipliX song and a high-five. Play the song again from the menu to see Schildi dance. Celebrate a win with fireworks and another high-five. Designed for iPhone and iPad, with large numbers, clear player colours and instructions in the menu. MultipliX supports VoiceOver, Reduce Motion, and five languages: German, English, French, Spanish and Simplified Chinese.

Screenshots

Text Simplifier4 screens
X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X at none against Text Simplifier's 1. X also leads on update cadence (every 6 days 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Text Simplifier costs $0.99 and X $0.99 up front. Text Simplifier sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Simplifier ships an update monthly, X every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Text Simplifier versus X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText SimplifierX
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB18 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChristian UrffAndreas Berger

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Text Simplifier

One-time1
  • 100 Textvereinfachungen$0.99
None

X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text Simplifier free?
Text Simplifier costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is X free?
X costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Text Simplifier or X have ads?
Neither Text Simplifier nor X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Simplifier or X?
Text Simplifier ships an update monthly, and X every 6 days. Most recently, Text Simplifier was updated on November 14, 2026 and X on November 14, 2026.

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