# Speechify vs Text Reader Narrator

The clearest difference is rating: Speechify at 4.7 against Text Reader Narrator's 4.1. Speechify also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (524K vs 31). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speechify sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Text Reader Narrator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speechify holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speechify has 524K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Speechify's written reviews are positive against 25% of Text Reader Narrator's.

Speechify ships an update weekly, Text Reader Narrator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speechify | Text Reader Narrator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (524K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023/reviews)** | [4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-reader-narrator-tts/id1501312978/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **524K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **35.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 557 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Speechify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263322875) | [Grima Hdez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741481582) |

## What reviewers say

### Speechify

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Productivity, #44 Top Free · Productivity, #169 Top Grossing (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 (14)**

| 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 | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $55.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Speechify Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Speechify Premium | $159.99 | per year |
| Audiobooks + Speechify TTS | $249.99 | per year |
| Speechify Library | $14.99 | one-time |
| 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 Reader Narrator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-reader-narrator-tts/id1501312978)

Convert any text, document, or scanned image into natural-sounding audio. Supports over 40 languages and offers background playback with highlighting. Export narrations as audio files.

**Highlights:** Text-to-speech conversion, Import PDF, DOCX, EPUB, TXT, Camera OCR for scanned text, Background playback, Word-by-word highlighting, Export audio to M4A, Supports 40+ languages

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TTS PRO week sub | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TTS & STT PRO mounth sub | $0.99 | per month |
| TTS PRO yearly sub | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speechify free?

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

### Is Text Reader Narrator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speechify or Text Reader Narrator?

Speechify is rated higher. Speechify averages 4.7 out of 5 from 524K ratings, while Text Reader Narrator averages 4.1 from 31 ratings.

### Do Speechify or Text Reader Narrator have ads?

Both Speechify and Text Reader Narrator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speechify or Text Reader Narrator?

Speechify ships an update weekly, and Text Reader Narrator every 3 months. Most recently, Speechify was updated on September 27, 2026 and Text Reader Narrator on September 18, 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.*