Proxy reading vs Voice Creator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Proxy reading
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The input text will be read aloud. ・Supported language: English, Japanese
Voice Creator
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Turn Japanese text into natural narration. Voice Creator is a Japanese text-to-speech studio powered by VOICEVOX. Every voice speaks Japanese. • Choose and preview 32 Japanese voices and 71 speaking styles • Adjust speed, pitch, intonation, pronunciation and pauses • Fix readings and accents phrase by phrase, with your own dictionary • Build projects with several voices for dialogue and narration • Save and share audio as WAV • App available in English, Japanese, Korean, German and Chinese Ideal for Japanese videos, games, presentations, stories and VTuber content. Voice data needs an initial download with your consent. After setup, speech is generated on your device without sending scripts to a synthesis server. No account or ads. Optional anonymous usage statistics can be turned off in Settings. Create, edit and play audio for free. Export one audio file per local calendar day for free; a one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited audio exports. Restore with the same App Store account. Purchases from other stores cannot be transferred. Voice usage terms vary. Check each voice’s terms and provide any required credits. Voice Creator is an independent app using VOICEVOX, not an official VOICEVOX app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Proxy reading at none against Voice Creator's 1. Proxy reading also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 18.0). Voice Creator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Voice Creator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Proxy reading asks for nothing beyond the download.
Proxy reading ships an update every 2 weeks, Voice Creator every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Proxy reading | Voice Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.8.3 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideaki Uchikoshi | Pocket Grove Ltd |
In-app purchases
Proxy reading
No in-app purchases
Voice Creator
- Unlimited audio exports$5.99
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