# Speechify vs Text to Speech Pro

The clearest difference is price: Speechify at Free against Text to Speech Pro's $9.99. Speechify also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (528K vs 33). Text to Speech Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Speechify is free to download; Text to Speech Pro costs $9.99 up front. Speechify sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Text to Speech Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speechify holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speechify has 528K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Speechify's written reviews are positive against 55% of Text to Speech Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Speechify ships an update weekly, Text to Speech Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speechify | Text to Speech Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (528K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023/reviews)** | [3.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-pro/id1482620127/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **528K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 531 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Speechify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263322875) | [Gwyn Durbridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/629887540) |

## What reviewers say

### Speechify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Productivity, #43 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms text into spoken word with lifelike voices, reads documents, images, and articles aloud, and offers voice typing. It also features an AI assistant for summarizing and quizzing, and allows for AI podcast creation.

**Highlights:** Reads text aloud from various sources, Voice typing for faster input, AI assistant for summarization and quizzes, Customizable listening speeds, Human-like voices, Cross-device syncing, AI podcast creation

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $160 Donation No HD voices | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Dyslexia Donation | $139.99 | per year |
| Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Speechify Premium | $159.99 | per year |
| Speechify Library | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient text-to-speech
- 👍 Diverse voice options
- 🤖 Realistic AI narration
- 💡 Helpful for dyslexic/ADHD users
- 🤓 Improved reading comprehension

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔇 Inconsistent voice quality
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔀 Unreliable page navigation
- 🚫 Restrictive word limits on premium voices

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Text syncing issues
- Incorrect word pronunciations
- Inconsistent highlighting/pacing
- Unexpected voice switches

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/annotate text
- Improved PDF/document handling
- More affordable subscription options
- Seamless integration with ebooks/websites
- Automatic removal of citations/formatting


### Text to Speech Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-pro/id1482620127)

Convert written text into natural-sounding speech using a vast selection of voices and languages. Customize the speaking rate and pitch, and even export audio files. This app works offline and allows you to star favorite phrases for quick access.

**Highlights:** 178 different voices, 63 accents & languages, Offline functionality, Adjustable pitch and rate, Export audio files, Star favorite phrases, Mix speech into calls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speechify free?

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

### Is Text to Speech Pro free?

Text to Speech Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Speechify or Text to Speech Pro?

Speechify is rated higher. Speechify averages 4.7 out of 5 from 528K ratings, while Text to Speech Pro averages 3.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do Speechify or Text to Speech Pro have ads?

Speechify shows ads; Text to Speech Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speechify or Text to Speech Pro?

Speechify ships an update weekly, and Text to Speech Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speechify was updated on November 5, 2026 and Text to Speech Pro on November 3, 2026.

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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.*