Comparison

Spokt vs ScreenCommand

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

Head to head
About

Spokt

This app transforms any text into natural-sounding audio, with synchronized word highlighting. It also features a learner mode to help you master new languages through immersive reading and listening.

Highlights
  • Text to audio conversion
  • Synchronized word highlighting
  • Language learning mode
  • On-device translation
  • Comprehensible input tracking
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Make room for your next read. Spokt turns books, articles and notes into audio you can listen to throughout your day. Bring your own audiobooks too, and keep listening, reading and practice together. GIVE YOUR READING A VOICE Start with a supported PDF, EPUB, web article or pasted text. Choose a voice and see the required usage before generating audio. For a long document, start with a selection and listen to ready parts while the rest are being prepared. YOUR AUDIOBOOKS, YOUR PACE Import MP3, M4B and other supported audio files. Use detected chapters or split a long recording into listening parts. Local and online audio share the same player, with playback speed, bookmarks and a sleep timer. TRANSCRIBE THE PART YOU NEED Create a transcript for one listening part or the whole book. Paid plans and Lifetime include unlimited on-device transcription, with no sync-minute charges. Available languages depend on your device and Apple's speech models; a model download may be needed. Long recordings can use significant battery and make your device warm. Keep Spokt open while local transcription runs, and resume after an interruption. Cloud transcription is a separate choice: the selected audio is uploaded for processing and uses sync minutes. Imported audio is not automatically transcribed. With a completed, synced transcript, follow the highlighted words and tap to seek. MORE ROOM FOR THE PAGE Attach a companion PDF or EPUB and read it inside the player. Expand it to full screen for more reading space. Companions stay separate from your audio transcript. Remove an app-owned attachment when you no longer need it. FOCUS, REPEAT AND PRACTISE Use Immersive Mode to focus on a sentence, repeat it and translate. Practise with Listen & Type or Say It Back. In Learner Mode, save vocabulary, choose words for review and explore available podcasts and audiobooks. Features and content availability vary by language. START WITH WHAT YOU HAVE Spokt is free to download and includes a monthly generation allowance. Paid plans, Lifetime and optional voice packs provide the access and allowances shown before purchase. Subscription prices, renewal periods and trial eligibility are displayed in the app. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Keep your original local audio files: imported audio is not backed up as a cloud audio library. Linked folders need access to their originals. Only import content you have the right to use; DRM-protected files are not supported. Privacy: https://spokt.net/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ScreenCommand

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a desktop browsing workstation by connecting it to an external monitor or TV. Use your device as a trackpad and keyboard to navigate a full desktop-class browser, stream content, and manage tabs.

Highlights
  • Desktop-class browser on external display
  • iPad/iPhone as trackpad and keyboard
  • Streaming support for Netflix, YouTube, etc.
  • Up to 12 persistent tabs per window
  • Customizable cursor styles and speed
  • Full keyboard and mouse support
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Turn your iPad or iPhone and an external monitor or TV into a desktop browsing workstation, even on a non-M iPad, where iPadOS extended display isn't available. The big screen gets a full desktop-class browser. Your iPad or iPhone becomes the trackpad and keyboard: 8 cursor styles, up to 12 persistent tabs, YouTube quality up to 4K, and Netflix and other streaming over a cable. A hardware keyboard works too, and so does a mouse on iPad. Pay once, no subscription. IMPORTANT: REQUIRES AN EXTERNAL MONITOR OR TV. ScreenCommand runs the browser on an external display connected over USB-C (or a USB-C-to-HDMI/DisplayPort adapter) or via AirPlay to an Apple TV, and your iPad or iPhone becomes the trackpad and control center. Without a display connected, the app opens to a "Connect External Monitor" setup screen. There is no standalone on-device browsing mode. ScreenCommand shows websites on the TV; other apps can't run there. STREAMING ON THE BIG SCREEN: Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Paramount+, Peacock and other streaming services play on the TV over a USB-C cable. YouTube, Vimeo, and other web video play over a cable or AirPlay. SEAMLESS EXTERNAL DISPLAY • Full web browsing on your external monitor • Automatic display detection - plug and play • Optimized for 1080p, 4K, and ultrawide displays ADVANCED CURSOR & CONTROLS • Eight stunning cursor styles: Default, Cyberpunk Neon, Elegant Glass, Liquid Crystal, Gaming Pro, Luxury Gold, Aurora Borealis, Minimal Dark • Smooth trackpad navigation with gesture support • Use a Bluetooth or USB mouse or trackpad on iPad • Natural scrolling with two-finger gestures • Precise click, double-click, and right-click support INTELLIGENT KEYBOARD INPUT • Full keyboard support for web forms and search • Type on a hardware keyboard, with shortcuts like ⌘L, ⌘T and ⌘R • Smart URL bar: type a web address or a search query • Automatic input field detection and focus MEDIA CONTROLS • Play/pause video with one tap • Change YouTube video quality on the fly, up to 4K (2160p), even in fullscreen • Adjust media volume with an on-screen slider • Seek through videos with intuitive progress bar • Fullscreen toggle support • Cinema mode for distraction-free viewing POWERFUL BROWSING FEATURES • Up to 4 browser windows with 12 tabs each, saved between sessions • Two windows side by side on the TV • Password AutoFill for sign-ins on the TV • Desktop mode for full website compatibility • "What Works Here" shows how your device connects • Prevents unwanted app redirects • Pop-up blocker with a per-site switch CUSTOMIZATION • Adjustable cursor size (0.2x - 5.0x) • Adjustable mouse speed for precision or speed (0.5x - 5.0x) • Configure homepage URL • Auto-launch browser on monitor connect PRIVACY FIRST • No data collection or tracking • No third-party analytics • All processing happens locally on your device • No internet connection required (except for browsing) PERFECT FOR: • Professionals who need a larger workspace • Students doing research on a bigger screen • Content creators managing social media • Anyone wanting desktop browsing from an iPad or iPhone HOW IT WORKS: 1. Connect your iPad or iPhone to an external monitor (USB-C or HDMI adapter), or AirPlay to an Apple TV 2. Launch ScreenCommand 3. Browser automatically opens on your external display 4. Use your iPad or iPhone as a trackpad and control center 5. Enjoy desktop-class browsing! REQUIREMENTS: • iPad with a USB-C port on iPadOS 17.0 or later (no M-series chip required) • Or iPhone on iOS 17.0 or later. A cable needs USB-C video out (iPhone 15 or later, except iPhone 16e, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air); any iPhone can use AirPlay • External monitor or TV • USB-C to HDMI/DisplayPort adapter (or direct USB-C connection), or an Apple TV for wireless AirPlay (wired recommended for the lowest cursor latency) ScreenCommand brings true desktop browsing to the external display of your iPad or iPhone.

Screenshots

Spokt4 screens
ScreenCommand3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spokt at Free against ScreenCommand's $4.99. ScreenCommand's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Spokt is free to download; ScreenCommand costs $4.99 up front. Spokt sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. ScreenCommand asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Spokt against 5.0 for ScreenCommand. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spokt ships an update every 10 days, ScreenCommand fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Spokt versus ScreenCommand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpoktScreenCommand
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#178 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMusab AlhaririSimple Products Studio

Customer experience

Spokt

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ScreenCommand

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Spokt

Subscriptions2
  • Founder Plus Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Founder Plus yearly7 Days trial$199.991 Year
One-time4
  • Reader Credit Pack$9.99
  • Lifetime Access$9.99
  • Creator Credit Pack$19.99
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  • Whale Credit Pack$39.99
None

ScreenCommand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spokt free?
Spokt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScreenCommand free?
ScreenCommand costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spokt or ScreenCommand?
Spokt and ScreenCommand are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Spokt or ScreenCommand have ads?
Neither Spokt nor ScreenCommand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spokt or ScreenCommand?
Spokt ships an update every 10 days, and ScreenCommand fortnightly. Most recently, Spokt was updated on October 31, 2026 and ScreenCommand on October 31, 2026.

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