Comparison

Audio vs ice reader

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

Head to head
About

Audio

This app converts audio and video recordings into text. It offers features like one-click recording, importing third-party audio, and extracting audio from videos for transcription. It also includes audio editing tools to simplify the conversion process.

Highlights
  • Record audio to text
  • Import audio files for transcription
  • Extract audio from videos
  • Cut and merge audio
  • One-click recording
  • Text editing
Features
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Audio Text is an application that converts speech in recordings, audios, and videos into text. It is simple and convenient to use. Core functions: [Recording to text] Start recording with one click and support text editing. [Audio to text] Import third-party audio files for transcription. [Video to text] Quickly extract video audio and convert the audio content into text. 【Audio Tool】Cut and merge audio to make text conversion easier [One-click recording] One-click quick recording, easy to operate. Applicable scene: Text workers, short video creators, office staff meeting records, students' class notes, reporter interviews and organization, business communication and collaboration, etc. About subscription and renewal: 1. After subscription is confirmed, payment will be made from your Apple iTunes account. 2. The subscription will be automatically renewed after expiration. If you need to cancel the subscription, please cancel it at least 24 hours before expiration. 3. You can cancel the subscription at any time. (AppStore -> Apple ID avatar in the upper right corner -> Subscription -> Select the subscription item -> Click to cancel the subscription) Privacy Policy: https://babyking.github.io/privacy/audiotxt/zh/ End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ feedback: If you have any questions, please contact us by email: yueyin.music@foxmail.com

About

ice reader

Features
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Ice Reader 是一款专注于沉浸阅读的本地 TXT 阅读器。没有复杂干扰,只为让你随时打开喜欢的小说,舒适地读下去。 你可以从“文件”App 一次导入多本小说,也可以让电脑与 iPhone 或 iPad 连接同一 Wi‑Fi,通过浏览器批量上传,无需安装额外软件。 主要功能: - 支持导入并阅读本地 TXT 小说 - 支持从“文件”App 批量导入 - 支持同一局域网内通过电脑浏览器上传小说 - 书架清晰展示阅读进度,方便继续阅读 - 自动保存阅读位置,打开即可接续上次进度 - 支持阅读位置通过 iCloud 同步 - 支持快速跳转到指定阅读页 - 适配 iPhone 与 iPad,横竖屏均可舒适阅读 - 支持管理或删除已导入的本机小说 把书放进手机,把时间留给阅读。

Screenshots

Audio4 screens
ice reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ice reader at none against Audio's 3. ice reader also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). 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

Both are free to download. Audio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ice reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio ships an update fortnightly, ice reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Audio versus ice reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioice reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer同宝 金子诚 王

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Audio

Subscriptions2
  • Audio Text Converter-Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Audio Text Converter-Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Audio Text Converter-Lifetime$19.99
None

ice reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audio free?
Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ice reader free?
ice reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Audio or ice reader have ads?
Neither Audio nor ice reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio or ice reader?
Audio ships an update fortnightly, and ice reader every 5 days. Most recently, Audio was updated on October 7, 2026 and ice reader on September 23, 2026.

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