Comparison

text player vs HushStep

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

HushStep

Features
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HushStep is a focused utility for precise, quiet volume control. Use plus and minus buttons, a slider, or direct number input to adjust system volume in fine increments, especially for bedtime, headphones, podcasts, and other low-volume situations. Save frequently used presets and apply them quickly from the Home Screen widget or app icon quick actions. HushStep also includes screen brightness control; with Pro, you can create more presets and save brightness with a preset. The app does not play sound effects, does not require an account, and keeps presets on your device.

Screenshots

text player4 screens
HushStep3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: text player at none against HushStep's 1. text player also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16). On price, 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. HushStep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. text player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

text player ships an update weekly, HushStep every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
text player versus HushStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertext playerHushStep
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSakura apps有伟 董

In-app purchases

None

text player

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HushStep

One-time1
  • HushStep Pro$0.99

Questions

Is text player free?
text player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HushStep free?
HushStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do text player or HushStep have ads?
Neither text player nor HushStep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, text player or HushStep?
text player ships an update weekly, and HushStep every 3 weeks. Most recently, text player was updated on September 12, 2026 and HushStep on September 8, 2026.

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