Comparison

Text Simplifier VPP 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 VPP

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

Highlights
  • Text simplification
  • Text-to-speech with highlighting
  • Word explanation on long press
  • Adjustable font size
  • Input text, photos, or web pages
  • Reader Mode for web pages
Features
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This is a feature-identical version of the Text Simplifier app for the AppStore for Volume Licenses (VPP), without in-app purchases but with more inclusive text simplifications. 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. 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 simpler 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. ## What does it cost? ## The app is ad-free. It uses artificial intelligence from OpenAI to simplify texts. The texts are sent to OpenAI over the internet for simplification. Each simplification costs some money. That's why the app costs something. This is the version for schools where you don't have to buy additional simplifications. Once you've purchased the app, you can simplify about 1000 texts (depending on length) without restrictions. After that theres a daily limit for simplifications.

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X

Features
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MultipliX – The Interactive Math Learning Game MultipliX is an exciting math adventure that motivates children to practice their multiplication tables in a fun and engaging way. With dynamic animations, vibrant digits, and interactive game boards, MultipliX creates a captivating user experience that encourages both friendly competition and strong calculation skills. New Highlights: • Single-Player Mode: Practice entirely on your own—can you outpace our friendly turtle? • Integrated Timer: Set a time limit to intensify your mental math training. • Optimized iPad Layout: Enjoy larger text and fine-tuned controls for a more comfortable, visually appealing experience on iPad. Additional Features: • Playful Multiplication Exercises: Kids solve challenging problems through visual animations and an intuitive gameplay flow. • Competitive Mode: Show off your skills in thrilling duels against friends or your own best scores, and become the math champion. • Interactive Elements: From animated dice to color-coded boards—every detail is designed to make learning enjoyable. • Cross-Device Design: Whether on iPhone or iPad, MultipliX uses adaptive layouts for a consistent, seamless experience. • Personalized Options: Special joker functions and customizable color schemes keep the game fresh and exciting every time you play. • Boosts Calculation Skills: Beyond the playful competition, MultipliX focuses on building speed and accuracy in multiplication. Try MultipliX now and discover how much fun multiplying can be!

Screenshots

Text Simplifier VPP4 screens
X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: X at every 4 days against Text Simplifier VPP's every 3 weeks. X also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, 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 VPP costs $4.99 and X $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Simplifier VPP ships an update every 3 weeks, X every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Text Simplifier VPP versus X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Simplifier VPPX
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChristian UrffAndreas Bruno* Berger*

In-app purchases

None

Text Simplifier VPP

No in-app purchases

None

X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text Simplifier VPP free?
Text Simplifier VPP costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is X free?
X costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Text Simplifier VPP or X have ads?
Neither Text Simplifier VPP nor X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Simplifier VPP or X?
Text Simplifier VPP ships an update every 3 weeks, and X every 4 days. Most recently, Text Simplifier VPP was updated on September 10, 2026 and X on September 20, 2026.

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