# PDF Voice Reader vs Gausapp

The clearest difference is rating: Gausapp at 5.0 against PDF Voice Reader's 4.1. Gausapp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). PDF Voice Reader's advantage is ratings volume (955 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Voice Reader sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Gausapp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gausapp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Voice Reader has 955 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Voice Reader | Gausapp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (955 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-voice-reader-docs-aloud/id1129900267/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gausapp/id1417053112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **955** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Storch](https://appshunter.io/developer/335855086) | [Castellers de Sant Cugat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417053111) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Voice Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-voice-reader-docs-aloud/id1129900267)

Convert documents like PDFs and Word files into natural-sounding audio. Listen on the go with background playback, customize your listening experience with adjustable speed and voices, and visually track spoken text with color highlighting. Supports cloud sync, translation, and scanning of paper documents.

**Highlights:** Background audio playback, Adjustable speech speed and voice, Color highlighting of spoken text, Cloud storage integration, Text translation, Document scanning to audio, Web content to speech

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| English US | $4.99 | one-time |
| English UK | $4.99 | one-time |
| English Irish | $4.99 | one-time |
| Czech | $4.99 | one-time |
| Portuguese Br | $4.99 | one-time |
| Russian | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Mex | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spanish | $4.99 | one-time |
| English AU | $4.99 | one-time |
| French | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chinese | $4.99 | one-time |
| Italian | $4.99 | one-time |
| Portuguese | $4.99 | one-time |
| PDF Voice Reader Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient reading
- 📚 Useful for studying and multitasking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paid version still has ads
- 🔇 Poor voice quality
- 🤖 Robotic reading
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and select reading position

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Paid version not working as expected
- Issues with syncing across devices
- Reading position not saved properly

**Requested features**

- Allow selecting reading start position
- Add more voice options and customization
- Improve page navigation and bookmarking
- Provide better customer support


### Gausapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gausapp/id1417053112)

Manage attendance for events, rehearsals, and performances. Features include a calendar, customizable responses, news updates, and push alerts. It also offers technical management for various casteller roles and attendance export.

**Highlights:** Event and rehearsal attendance tracking, Customizable response options, News and push notifications, Casteller technical role management, Attendance data export, Casteller team management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Voice Reader free?

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

### Is Gausapp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Voice Reader or Gausapp?

Gausapp is rated higher. PDF Voice Reader averages 4.1 out of 5 from 955 ratings, while Gausapp averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PDF Voice Reader or Gausapp have ads?

PDF Voice Reader shows ads; Gausapp does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Voice Reader or Gausapp?

PDF Voice Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gausapp every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Voice Reader was updated on October 13, 2026 and Gausapp on October 5, 2026.

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