Comparison

Narrly vs Plain Tasks

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

Head to head
About

Narrly

This app transforms documents and web pages into audio using natural-sounding text-to-speech voices. Listen to PDFs, EPUBs, and more hands-free, with offline capabilities and customizable playback options. Enjoy a private and secure listening experience.

Highlights
  • Reads PDF, EPUB, Word, RTF, Text, and images
  • Listens to web pages
  • Natural sounding voices
  • Exports audio files
  • Offline listening
  • Supports 50+ languages
  • Bookmark documents
Features
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Narrly is a powerful and intuitive text-to-speech reader that makes listening documents enjoyable, productive and hands-free! Top Features: - Reads PDF, EPUB, Word, RTF, Text and images - Listen to any web page - Natural sounding voices that are already on your device - Export as audio files - Listen offline and on-the-go - Seamlessly import files from anywhere - Supports TTS for 50+ languages - Add bookmarks anywhere in the document Privacy: - No personal data is collected - Files are stored directly on your phone and iCloud - Speech is synthesized on your device - Your documents are not uploaded anywhere Other Features: - Native app with intuitive controls - Select from 100+ enhanced and premium voices for free! - Customize your reading experience with speed controls - Landscape mode for iPhone and iPad - Fullscreen mode - Set reading area to remove footnotes, headers, etc. - Organize your files with folders - Keeps track of your reading progresses - Create or Copy / Paste your own text to listen Narrly is your ultimate text-to-speech solution, designed to bring your documents and webpages to life with natural, AI-driven voices. Whether you're at home, commuting, or exploring remote areas with no internet access, Narrly ensures you can enjoy seamless reading and listening experiences. Our innovative app allows you to convert any text or PDF file into audio, letting you listen to your content aloud in a way that suits your lifestyle. With Narrly, privacy and offline functionality are paramount. The app works entirely on your device, meaning you can enjoy its full range of features without needing an internet connection. This focus on on-device processing ensures that your personal data and documents remain secure and private, as nothing is uploaded or shared online. Your files are stored safely on your phone or iCloud, giving you peace of mind and total control over your content. Experience the ease of saving webpages as PDF or text files directly within the app. This feature allows you to create an audio library of your favorite articles and documents, ready to be narrated whenever you desire. Narrly supports an impressive array of over 50 languages, providing you with the flexibility to listen to content in your preferred language, all with natural, lifelike voices that make listening a pleasure. Narrly is not just about functionality; it's about enhancing your reading experience. With intuitive controls, customizable speed settings, and the ability to choose from over 100 enhanced and premium voices for free, Narrly makes it easy to tailor the app to your specific needs. Keep track of your reading progress, import files from any source, and even create or copy/paste your own text to listen to. Narrly's advanced TTS capabilities ensure that every word is heard clearly and naturally, making it the perfect companion for avid readers and multitaskers alike. Embrace the future of reading with Narrly, where advanced AI meets user-friendly design to deliver an unparalleled text-to-speech experience. Download Narrly today and transform the way you consume written content. Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Plain Tasks

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Plain Tasks is a quiet daily task app for people who want less noise and more focus. Set a small list for today, complete what matters, and let the day end cleanly. Plain Tasks keeps the interface simple: today’s tasks, light history, recurring daily or weekly tasks, and local export. Features: • Simple today-focused task list • Daily and weekly recurring tasks • Adjustable max tasks per day • Completion history • Export as plain text or JSON • 14-day free trial • One-time lifetime unlock • No account • No tracking • On-device storage

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Narrly at 3 against Plain Tasks's —. On price, in-app purchases 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. Narrly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Plain Tasks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Narrly versus Plain Tasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNarrlyPlain Tasks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (205 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings205 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — better—
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBeaver Dynamics Inc.Lizzian LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Narrly

Subscriptions2
  • Narrly Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Narrly Pro (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Narrly Pro (Lifetime)$19.99
1 purchases

Plain Tasks

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Narrly free?
Narrly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plain Tasks free?
Plain Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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