PiPO vs DTalker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PiPO
This app simulates Japanese ambulance sirens and emergency vehicle sounds. It features recorded siren sounds, voice recordings, and a flashing light effect. It is not a real siren amplifier but a sound playback application.
- Ambulance siren sounds
- Emergency vehicle voice recordings
- Record and playback custom audio
- Flashing light effect
- Automatic siren function
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日本の救急車のサイレンアプリ「PiPO」です。 ※※※必ずお読み下さい※※※ 日本特殊車両サイレンアプリ 救急車サイレンの姉妹アプリです。類似アプリにつき、ご購入の際は、間違えないようご注意下さい。 サイレンアンプ機能は付いておりません。よって、手動や周波数が下がっていき消音する機能は搭載しておりません。 録音したサイレンや音声を再生しているだけで、サイレンアンプの機能を再現しているものではありません。 また、「弱」ボタンのハーモニックは、端末によっては一部の周波数の音が表現できない場合があります。 姉妹アプリ「日本特殊車両サイレンアプリ 救急車サイレン」との違い ・ボタンや音声ボタンのデザインが違います ・サイレンの音質が若干違います ・左右折の注意音声の最初に「救急車が」がつきません ・自動のサイレンが付いています （ピーポーと自動サイレンは同時に鳴らすことはできません） ・ボタンタップ時、ピッと音が鳴ります(音は消せません) 収録音 ・ピーポー(約1分) ・自動サイレン(約1分) ・救急車の音声3種類(1ch-3ch) 録音機能 4chに好きな音声を録音できます。 録音した音声は、繰り返し再生できます。 警光燈機能 画面の上下が、ランダムフォーに似たパターンで点滅します。 【音声録音方法】 音声合成ボタンをタップし、右下の数字を4にします。 数字が4の時、音声CHボタンをロングタップすると録音確認メッセージが表示されるので、OKをタップすると録音を開始します。 録音のを止めるには、停止ボタンをタップします。
DTalker
This utility provides Japanese text-to-speech functionality with four distinct voice options. It integrates with system settings for easy voice selection and can be used with accessibility features like VoiceOver. Developers can also utilize it for speech synthesis in their applications.
- Four distinct Japanese voice options
- System voice integration
- Compatibility with VoiceOver
- Developer API for AVSpeechSynthesizer
- Selection reading capability
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There are four types of voices: "Takashi", "Keiko", "Taro" and "Hanako". Select "Keiko", "Takashi", "Hanako" or "Taro" from "DTalker_TTS" in "System Settings", "Accessibility", "Reading Content", "System Voice" and then "Japanese". It can also be used to read selections, use with VoiceOver, and for development with AVSpeechSynthesizer. Before using this application, please be sure to read the "License Agreement" below. Installation will be deemed acceptance of this License Agreement. ・License agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ・privacy policy https://www.createsystem.co.jp/main/footer/kojin.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DTalker at Free against PiPO's $2.99. DTalker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). PiPO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). On rating, 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
DTalker is free to download; PiPO costs $2.99 up front. DTalker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PiPO asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PiPO against 5.0 for DTalker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of PiPO's written reviews are positive against 50% of DTalker's.
PiPO ships an update every 14 months, DTalker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PiPO | DTalker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kaji Takatsugu | CREATE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD |
Customer experience
PiPO
DTalker
In-app purchases
PiPO
No in-app purchases
DTalker
- Unlock Demo Version monthly$0.991 Month
- Unlock Demo Version 2 months$1.992 Months
