# Speech Central vs Speech Central

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speech Central at 70% against Speech Central's 14%. Speech Central also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Speech Central's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speech Central sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Speech Central sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speech Central holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speech Central has 1.6K ratings behind it against 309, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Speech Central's written reviews are positive against 14% of Speech Central's.

Speech Central ships an update weekly, Speech Central every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech Central | Speech Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-central-voice-reader/id1127349155/reviews)** | [4.3 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-central-read-out-loud/id1538287963/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 309 |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 13.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Labsii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127349154) | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) |

## What reviewers say

### Speech Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-central-voice-reader/id1127349155)

This app transforms text from various documents and web pages into speech, offering a distraction-free reading experience. It supports numerous file formats and provides customizable voices, including offline and AI options. Designed for productivity and accessibility, it syncs across Apple devices and offers study tools.

**Highlights:** Optimized PDF & Web Reading, Broad Document Support (PDF, EPUB, DOCX), Offline and Cloud AI Voices, Cross-device Sync, CarPlay & Apple Watch Support, Accessibility Profiles, Annotation and Export Tools

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speech Central Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Life-saving app
- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Affordable and full-featured
- 👍 Excellent app for accessibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not great
- 🐛 Trash
- 🐛 Robotic voices
- 🐛 Terrible voices
- 🐛 Buggy

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when changing advanced settings
- Inconsistent behavior when importing documents
- Fails to recognize some file formats
- Playback issues with high-speed mode
- Repeating chapters unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add more natural-sounding voices
- Improve chapter/section navigation
- Allow custom pronunciation of words
- Add support for more languages
- Integrate with Bookshare library


### Speech Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-central-read-out-loud/id1538287963)

This app converts text into high-quality audio using advanced AI TTS and T2S technology. It functions as a book reader, voice aloud reader, screen reader, and can even scan physical pages to read them aloud. Enjoy customizable reading speeds and support for numerous languages and accents.

**Highlights:** Text-to-speech conversion, AI-powered natural voices, Book reader functionality, Screen reader support, Scan physical pages to audio, Customizable reading speed, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text to speech 1 Week Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to speech 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to speech 6 Months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Text to speech Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Text to speech 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Text to speech reader 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Read Aloud & TTS Premium | $27.99 | per 6 months |
| Text to speech 3 Months | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Text to speech reader 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Speechy Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Month | $49.99 | per year |
| Speechy Premium (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Text to speech 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speech Central free?

Speech Central is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speech Central free?

Speech Central is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speech Central or Speech Central?

Speech Central is rated higher. Speech Central averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Speech Central averages 4.3 from 309 ratings.

### Do Speech Central or Speech Central have ads?

Neither Speech Central nor Speech Central shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speech Central or Speech Central?

Speech Central ships an update weekly, and Speech Central every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speech Central was updated on September 24, 2026 and Speech Central on September 24, 2026.

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