Comparison

text player vs KB Volume Lock & Limiter

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

Head to head
About

text player

This utility app reads aloud any text you input, supporting a vast array of languages and customizable speech settings. It's designed for language learners, audiobook enthusiasts, and anyone who prefers auditory content.

Highlights
  • Reads text aloud
  • Supports many languages
  • Adjustable speech speed
  • Adjustable volume
  • Clear text function
  • Number practice mode
Features
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This is simple text reading player. We hear favorite words or text and check the speaking word. For learning other language For learning a song For listening to book stories For listening to news For speaker First, pushing the "123" button and "play" button. and try to choose various language. This app speaks many language. language - Arabic(Saudi Arabia) - Chinese(China) - Chinese(Hong Kong) - Chinese(Taiwan) - Czech(Czech Republic) - Danish(Denmark) - Dutch(Belgium) - Dutch(Netherlands) - English(Australia) - English(Ireland) - English(South Africa) - English(United Kingdom) - English(United States) - Finnish(Finland) - French(Canada) - French(France) - Geaman(Germany) - Greek(Greece) - Hindi(India) - Hungarian(Hungary) - Indonesian(Indonesia) - Italian(Italy) - Japanese(Japan) - Korean(Korea) - Norwegian(Norway) - Polish(Poland) - Portuguese(Brazil) - Portuguese(Portugal) - Romanian(Romania) - Russian(Russia) - Slovak(Slovakia) - Spanish(Mexico) - Spanish(Spain) - Swedish(Sweden) - Thai(Thailand) - Turkish(Turkey) How to use - tap at text area to edit words, sentence or article - set the language - set the speed and volume - push the "play" button You can hear the text content by voice. Button "info" - showing explain in text area "123" - showing 0 to 10 for practice in text area "Clear" - clear the all words in text area "play" - speaking the text "Repeat" - Repeat to speaking the text

About

KB Volume Lock & Limiter

This app helps parents set and lock safe volume limits on iOS devices, protecting children's hearing. It offers customizable limits, an auto-off timer, and optional PIN protection for enhanced control.

Highlights
  • Customizable volume limits (10%-100%)
  • Volume lock to prevent overrides
  • Smart auto-off timer
  • PIN protection for settings
  • Family sharing for multiple devices
  • Easy one-tap activation
Features
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Volume Lock - Kid-Safe Volume Control & Parental Audio Limiter Tired of Baby Shark at maximum volume? KB Volume Lock lets you set safe volume limits on iPhones and iPads, protecting your family's hearing while keeping kids entertained. NEW: Remote Volume Control — manage your child's device volume from your own iPhone or iPad. Pair in seconds and adjust limits from anywhere. Perfect For: - Parents managing screen time volume - Special needs families — ideal for autism spectrum children - Daycare providers managing multiple devices - Grandparents who want peace during visits Key Features: Volume Lock Technology Set custom limits from 10% to 100% and lock them. Kids can't override your settings — no more volume spikes during Cocomelon marathons! Remote Volume Control (PRO) Control your child's volume from your own phone. Pair devices with a 6-digit code, then adjust limits, toggle the lock, and set timers remotely. Manage multiple children's devices from one place. Syncs instantly via iCloud. Smart Auto-Off Timer - FREE: 2-minute auto-disable - PRO: 1 hour, 3 hours, or always on PIN Protection (PRO) Secure settings with a 4-digit PIN. Perfect for determined little fingers! Family Sharing One PRO subscription covers up to 6 family members. How It Works: 1. Set Your Limit — choose max volume with our slider 2. Activate Lock — tap the button to enable protection 3. Stay Protected — keep the app running in background 4. Control Remotely — manage your child's device from your phone Real Parent Solutions: - iPad Gaming: No sound explosions from Roblox or Minecraft - Car Rides: Peaceful trips without volume wars - YouTube Kids: No more volume roller coaster - Bedtime Stories: Perfect levels for wind-down time - Multiple Kids: Manage all devices from your phone Hearing Protection: Sounds over 85 decibels can damage hearing. KB Volume Lock maintains safe levels, especially important for developing ears. Plans: - FREE: Volume lock with 2-minute timer - WEEKLY: $2.99/week with 3-day free trial — unlimited timers, remote control, PIN, family sharing - LIFETIME: $39.99 one-time — all PRO features, forever Try PRO free for 3 days. Cancel anytime. Technical Notes: - Requires iOS 16.0 or later - Must remain open in background for volume monitoring - Remote control uses iCloud — no account creation required - No personal data collection Support: support@kbkidsapp.com — 24-hour response time Privacy: https://kbkidsapp.com/volumelock/privacy.html Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ App must stay open in background. Not intended to replace parental supervision.

Screenshots

text player4 screens
KB Volume Lock & Limiter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KB Volume Lock & Limiter at 4.2 against text player's 2.7. KB Volume Lock & Limiter also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 40%). text player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. KB Volume Lock & Limiter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. text player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KB Volume Lock & Limiter holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of text player's written reviews are positive against 67% of KB Volume Lock & Limiter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

text player ships an update weekly, KB Volume Lock & Limiter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
text player versus KB Volume Lock & Limiter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertext playerKB Volume Lock & Limiter
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSakura appsChristopher Mayberry

Customer experience

text player

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

KB Volume Lock & Limiter

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

text player

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

KB Volume Lock & Limiter

Subscriptions4
  • KB Volume Lock Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • KB Volume Lock Monthly$3.991 Month
  • KB Volume Lock 6 Month$29.996 Months
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  • KB Volume Lock Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • KB Volume Lock Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is text player free?
text player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KB Volume Lock & Limiter free?
KB Volume Lock & Limiter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, text player or KB Volume Lock & Limiter?
KB Volume Lock & Limiter is rated higher. text player averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while KB Volume Lock & Limiter averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do text player or KB Volume Lock & Limiter have ads?
Neither text player nor KB Volume Lock & Limiter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, text player or KB Volume Lock & Limiter?
text player ships an update weekly, and KB Volume Lock & Limiter every 3 weeks. Most recently, text player was updated on October 1, 2026 and KB Volume Lock & Limiter on October 17, 2026.

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