Speech Central vs Audiary

Speech Central has been built for focused, serious reading since 2014. It works across PDFs, web articles, books, and documents. Designed for productivity and accessibility, it combines powerful controls, deep customization, and seamless integration across Apple devices. No subscription. A one-time upgrade unlocks unlimited use. Free access is available for blind users with VoiceOver and for schools deploying the app through Apple School Manager. READING WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS Optimized PDF & Web Reading • Accurate reading order and navigation • Optional cleanup to reduce distractions such as headers, footnotes, citations, and links • RSS support and easy sharing from Safari and other apps Broad Document Support • PDF (including scanned PDFs with two-column layout) • EPUB • Word (.docx) • PowerPoint (.pptx) • OpenOffice formats • HTML, TXT, RTF, Markdown, and more VOICES: OFFLINE AND CLOUD AI • Use high-quality Apple system voices offline • Supports compatible system-wide voices from third-party apps, including offline neural voices from Piper - Neural TTS and ToBe SAID (Pocket TTS) apps • Connect cloud AI voices (OpenAI-compatible APIs, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, xAI) using your own API keys • Proprietary enhancement layer improves realism and streaming playback • Optional AI summarization tools help you review content more efficiently BUILT FOR THE APPLE ECOSYSTEM • Sync reading position and playlists across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • CarPlay support for listening and control in your vehicle • Independent Apple Watch app — listen without your iPhone nearby • Optional Health integration to track mindful listening time ACCESSIBILITY FIRST • Dedicated profiles for ADHD, dyslexia, and low vision • Interface and reading behavior adapt for reduced distraction and improved comprehension • Fully accessible with VoiceOver STUDY & KNOWLEDGE TOOLS • Annotate while reading • Export annotated text to .docx • Export text to audio files for offline listening PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No ads • No tracking • No usage analytics WHO USES SPEECH CENTRAL • Students and researchers • Professionals converting reading into listening time • Users who rely on assistive reading tools • Anyone who prefers distraction-reduced, hands-free reading Notes: - Free version limited by the number of daily articles; unlimited access available with Pro upgrade. - Some features require the latest OS version. - License is valid only on iOS/watchOS; separate licenses required for other platforms. - DRM-protected books (e.g. Kindle) are incompatible. - AI features may occasionally perform unexpectedly.

Audiary turns your text into something you can listen to. Paste an article, share a document, or type your own content — then press play and listen with high quality voices powered entirely by on-device AI. No subscriptions. No ads. No cloud processing. Just clear, natural speech that runs locally on your iPhone. ON DEVICE NEURAL VOICES Choose from 20 AI-powered voices with remarkably natural pacing and intonation. Male and female options, each with a unique character. Preview any voice before selecting it. Neural voices run entirely on your device — your text never leaves your phone. THREE VOICE TIERS - Neural: Natural AI voices (20 options, one-time 90 MB download) - Enhanced: Apple's high-quality system voices - Default: Basic system voices, always available Pick the tier that fits your device and preference. Switch anytime in Settings. BUILT FOR LISTENING - Markdown-aware chapters — headers become skippable tracks - Adjustable speed with pitch preservation (0.75x to 1.5x) - Full lock screen and background playback controls - Word-by-word highlighting in the full-screen player - Resume exactly where you left off GET CONTENT IN EASILY - Paste from clipboard - Share from any app (text, markdown, PDFs, Notes exports) - Type or edit directly in the built-in editor CUSTOM PRONUNCIATIONS Teach Audiary how to say names, acronyms, or technical terms. Add phonetic spellings in Settings and neural voices will use them every time. SIMPLE, HONEST PRICING Audiary comes with 15 minutes of free listening — no account required, no feature restrictions. After that, a single one-time purchase unlocks unlimited playback forever. No subscriptions, no catches.