# PDF Voice Reader vs Audify read aloud web browser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audify read aloud web browser at 75% against PDF Voice Reader's 22%. Audify read aloud web browser also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26). PDF Voice Reader's advantage is ratings volume (955 vs 108) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Voice Reader sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Audify read aloud web browser sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Audify read aloud web browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Voice Reader has 955 ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of PDF Voice Reader's written reviews are positive against 75% of Audify read aloud web browser's.

PDF Voice Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, Audify read aloud web browser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Voice Reader | Audify read aloud web browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (955 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-voice-reader-docs-aloud/id1129900267/reviews) | **[4.6 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audify-read-aloud-web-browser/id1551265244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **955** | 108 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Storch](https://appshunter.io/developer/335855086) | [Tangerine Software House](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551265246) |

## 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


### Audify read aloud web browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audify-read-aloud-web-browser/id1551265244)

This app combines a web browser with text-to-speech capabilities, allowing you to listen to web pages, PDFs, and ePubs. It offers features like adjustable reading speed, multiple voices, and eye-care modes to enhance your reading experience.

**Highlights:** Read aloud web pages (HTML), Read aloud eBooks (ePub, PDF), Adjustable speech rate and voices, Night mode and blue light filter, Font size adjustment, Sleep timer, Download and import files

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy developer a cup of coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy developer a cup of coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy developer a cup of coffee | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy developer a cup of coffee | $29.99 | one-time |
| Buy developer a cup of coffee | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Voice Reader free?

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

### Is Audify read aloud web browser free?

Audify read aloud web browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Voice Reader or Audify read aloud web browser?

Audify read aloud web browser is rated higher. PDF Voice Reader averages 4.1 out of 5 from 955 ratings, while Audify read aloud web browser averages 4.6 from 108 ratings.

### Do PDF Voice Reader or Audify read aloud web browser have ads?

Both PDF Voice Reader and Audify read aloud web browser show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Voice Reader or Audify read aloud web browser?

PDF Voice Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Audify read aloud web browser every 2 months. Most recently, PDF Voice Reader was updated on September 23, 2026 and Audify read aloud web browser on September 18, 2026.

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