Comparison

Lectory vs Crumple

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

Head to head
About

Lectory

Features
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TURN ANY TEXT INTO AUDIO WITH LECTORY Revolutionize the way you read with cutting-edge voice technology. Listen to documents, books, or any text while working out, driving, or doing other tasks. Lectory instantly transforms any written content into natural, high-quality audio. MAIN FEATURES: • TURN BOOKS INTO AUDIOBOOKS Snap a photo of any printed page and Lectory will read it aloud with smooth, natural voices. • TRANSLATE & LISTEN IN ANY LANGUAGE Import or scan text in any language and listen to it translated into your preferred language. • SPEED UP YOUR READING Adjust playback speed from 200 to 600 words per minute — up to 4x faster than traditional reading. You choose the pace that fits you best, gaining more knowledge in less time. • NATURAL & EXPRESSIVE VOICES Enjoy clear, easy-to-follow voices — just like those you hear every day. • TOTAL FLEXIBILITY Convert text from images, documents, or any photo of any surface into ready-to-listen audio. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: • WORD-BY-WORD HIGHLIGHTING Follow along as the text is highlighted in sync with the audio to boost comprehension and retention. • BACKGROUND PLAYBACK Keep listening while you drive, work out, or multitask. • AUTO DARK MODE Lectory adapts to protect your eyes during nighttime reading sessions. • UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY Perfect for users with dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, or other reading challenges. TEXT-TO-SPEECH & INTERFACE AVAILABLE IN: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Hindi, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Czech, Romanian, Slovak, Turkish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Croatian, and more. OUR MISSION Lectory was built to democratize global, multilingual reading access. Students, professionals, and reading enthusiasts already use Lectory to break language barriers and expand their knowledge. DOWNLOAD LECTORY & START NOW! Enjoy the freedom of listening to any text, anytime, anywhere. FREE TRIAL available. • Privacy Policy: https://lectory.myspeech.app/privacy-policy/ • Terms of Service: https://lectory.myspeech.app/terms-of-use/

About

Crumple

This app helps individuals with ADHD overcome task paralysis by presenting only one task at a time. It offers a simple interface for brain dumping tasks via voice or keyboard, with a satisfying visual and auditory reward upon completion.

Highlights
  • Single task display
  • Brain dump functionality
  • Satisfying task completion reward
  • Voice input
  • Home screen widget
  • No setup required
Features
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You don't need another planner. You need fewer decisions. Crumple was built for the brain that freezes when the to-do list hits double digits. If you know task paralysis, executive dysfunction, or the guilt spiral of 47 unfinished tasks — this is the app that finally gets out of your way. ONE STICKY NOTE. ONE TASK. THAT'S IT. No boards. No categories. No color-coded priority matrix. Just a single bright sticker on a dark background. Brain dump what's on your mind — by voice or keyboard — and Crumple shows you one task at a time. Done? Drag the sticker to the corner and watch it crumple with a satisfying paper-crush sound and haptic pop. That tiny moment of destruction is your reward. WHY IT WORKS Traditional planners assume you can prioritize, organize, and execute in sequence. ADHD brains don't work that way. Crumple skips the planning and goes straight to doing: • Brain dump everything — get it out of your head, fast • See only ONE task — no overwhelm, no choice paralysis • Crumple it when done — instant dopamine hit • Voice input — talk instead of type when your brain moves faster than your thumbs • Home screen widget — your current task, always visible • No setup, no tutorials — open the app and go THE PLANNER YOU'LL ACTUALLY USE Most productivity apps are designed for people who are already productive. Crumple is for the rest of us — the ones who download a planner, set it up beautifully, and never open it again. One thing done is better than ten things planned.

Screenshots

Lectory4 screens
Crumple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crumple at every 9 days against Lectory's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Lectory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Crumple sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lectory ships an update every 4 months, Crumple every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Lectory versus Crumple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLectoryCrumple
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel PerlerADenis Makarovskiy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lectory

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Crumple

One-time2
  • Crumple Premium$9.99
  • Crumple Premium Family$24.99

Questions

Is Lectory free?
Lectory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crumple free?
Crumple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lectory or Crumple have ads?
Neither Lectory nor Crumple shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lectory or Crumple?
Lectory ships an update every 4 months, and Crumple every 9 days. Most recently, Lectory was updated on October 25, 2026 and Crumple on October 25, 2026.

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