# VoiceMarker vs NaturalReader

The clearest difference is rating: NaturalReader at 4.6 against VoiceMarker's 4.0. NaturalReader also leads on ratings volume (9.2K vs 1) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). VoiceMarker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NaturalReader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. VoiceMarker asks for nothing beyond the download.

NaturalReader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NaturalReader has 9.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of VoiceMarker's written reviews are positive against 71% of NaturalReader's.

## The numbers

| Metric | VoiceMarker | NaturalReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voicemarker/id1128283587/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naturalreader-text-to-speech/id1487572960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#128** |
| Size | 38 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ehsan Jahromi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048813213) | [NaturalSoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/598798213) |

## What reviewers say

### VoiceMarker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voicemarker/id1128283587)

Record audio and easily add timestamped notes to specific moments. Quickly jump back to important sections without replaying the entire recording. Ideal for students and professionals attending lectures or meetings.

**Highlights:** Record audio, Add timestamped notes, Jump to marked points, Customizable notes, Notification center shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NaturalReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naturalreader-text-to-speech/id1487572960)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms text from various sources, including documents, web pages, and images, into natural-sounding spoken audio. It offers a wide selection of AI voices and languages, with features designed to enhance the listening experience and assist users with reading difficulties.

**Highlights:** Reads aloud PDFs, web articles, and cloud documents, OCR text recognition for images and camera scanner, Over 200 AI-powered voices in 99+ languages, Convert text to MP3 audio files, Dyslexia-friendly reading tools, Customizable voices, speeds, and display options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus Plan - Monthly | $20.90 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $25.90 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Plus Plan - Yearly | $119.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $159.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app to save time
- 🚀 Helps with reading and comprehension
- 💡 Useful for dyslexic users
- 👍 Excellent text-to-speech quality
- 👍 Convenient for multitasking and studying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription is considered expensive
- 🐛 Occasional mispronunciations and pausing issues
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain document formats
- 🐛 Syncing and account management problems
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Issues with reading content in locked mode
- Unexpected changes to user settings and subscriptions

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize files in subfolders
- Longer sleep timer option
- Improved handling of italicized text
- Option to add cover images for files
- Offline mode for accessing saved content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VoiceMarker free?

VoiceMarker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NaturalReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VoiceMarker or NaturalReader?

NaturalReader is rated higher. VoiceMarker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NaturalReader averages 4.6 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do VoiceMarker or NaturalReader have ads?

Neither VoiceMarker nor NaturalReader shows ads.

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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.*