# Narrator's Voice vs Text Reader

The clearest difference is ads: Text Reader at none against Narrator's Voice's shown. Narrator's Voice's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 109) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Narrator's Voice sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Text Reader sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Narrator's Voice holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narrator's Voice has 11K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Narrator's Voice's written reviews are positive against 63% of Text Reader's.

Narrator's Voice ships an update every 8 days, Text Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Narrator's Voice | Text Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narrators-voice/id1061319002/reviews)** | [4.2 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-reader-text-to-speech/id1632901543/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 109 |
| Positive reviews | **66.6% of reviews** | 63.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Escolha Tecnologia LTDA - ME](https://appshunter.io/developer/962923724) | [Torapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825316615) |

## What reviewers say

### Narrator's Voice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narrators-voice/id1061319002)

Transform text into realistic AI-generated speech with a variety of voices and languages. Easily create voiceovers for videos, e-learning, or share amusing messages. Save audio offline for later use.

**Highlights:** Ultra-realistic AI voices, ElevenLabs integration, Text to audio/video conversion, Multiple languages and effects, Offline audio saving, Video voiceover creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium user - remove all ads. | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium User - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| 2000 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 35 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Credits | $13.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing voices
- 👍 Variety of voices and languages
- 💡 Useful for videos and memes
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Helpful for those who don't want to use their own voice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Long loading times
- 🔒 Requires payment to remove ads
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times

**Reported bugs**

- Constant loading issues
- Voices not working as expected
- App crashes or freezes
- Difficulty changing voices or settings

**Requested features**

- Add more voice options
- Improve voice quality and pronunciation
- Allow saving audio to camera roll
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Improve accessibility for screen readers


### Text Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-reader-text-to-speech/id1632901543)

This AI-powered app converts any written text into natural-sounding speech. Listen to books, articles, or documents on the go, making content consumption more accessible and convenient. It's ideal for multitasking or for those who prefer auditory learning.

**Highlights:** AI-powered text to speech conversion, Reads aloud any text, document, or book, Built-in screen reader functionality, Supports English and over 40 languages, Adjustable reading speed control, Scans and reads text quickly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Minutes (2 Dollar Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (5 Dollar Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) 1.5x | $4.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (6 Dollar Weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (7 Dollar Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) 0.75x | $7.49 | per month |
| 300 minutes/month (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (Weekly) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) 1.5x | $14.99 | per month |
| 3000 Minutes (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| 2400 Minutes (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| 300m per week (30 USD Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes per week (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $44.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 300m per week (60 USD Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes per week (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Narrator's Voice free?

Narrator's Voice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text Reader free?

Text Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Narrator's Voice or Text Reader?

Narrator's Voice is rated higher. Narrator's Voice averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Text Reader averages 4.2 from 109 ratings.

### Do Narrator's Voice or Text Reader have ads?

Narrator's Voice shows ads; Text Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Narrator's Voice or Text Reader?

Narrator's Voice ships an update every 8 days, and Text Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Narrator's Voice was updated on October 18, 2026 and Text Reader on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*