# Lextra vs Text Reader

Lextra and Text Reader both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Text Reader's written reviews are positive against 22% of Lextra's. Text Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26). Lextra's advantage is ratings volume (971 vs 116). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lextra sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Text Reader sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lextra has 971 ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Lextra's written reviews are positive against 61% of Text Reader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lextra | Text Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (971 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lextra-pdf-text-to-speech/id1129900267/reviews) | **[4.3 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-reader-text-to-speech/id1632901543/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **971** | 116 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | **60.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Storch](https://appshunter.io/developer/335855086) | [Torapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825316615) |

## What reviewers say

### Lextra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lextra-pdf-text-to-speech/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


### Text Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-reader-text-to-speech/id1632901543)

This AI-powered app converts any written text into natural-sounding speech. Listen to books, articles, or documents on the go, making content consumption more accessible and convenient. It's ideal for multitasking or for those who prefer auditory learning.

**Highlights:** AI-powered text to speech conversion, Reads aloud any text, document, or book, Built-in screen reader functionality, Supports English and over 40 languages, Adjustable reading speed control, Scans and reads text quickly

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Minutes (2 Dollar Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (5 Dollar Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) 1.5x | $4.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (6 Dollar Weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (7 Dollar Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) 0.75x | $7.49 | per month |
| 300 minutes/month (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (Weekly) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) 1.5x | $14.99 | per month |
| 3000 Minutes (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| 2400 Minutes (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| 300m per week (30 USD Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes per week (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $44.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 300m per week (60 USD Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes per week (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lextra free?

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

### Is Text Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lextra or Text Reader?

Text Reader is rated higher. Lextra averages 4.1 out of 5 from 971 ratings, while Text Reader averages 4.3 from 116 ratings.

### Do Lextra or Text Reader have ads?

Lextra shows ads; Text Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lextra or Text Reader?

Lextra ships an update every 3 weeks, and Text Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lextra was updated on October 29, 2026 and Text Reader on October 30, 2026.

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