# Speechify vs Speech to Text+

The clearest difference is rating: Speechify at 4.7 against Speech to Text+'s 3.0. Speechify also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (528K vs 2). Speech to Text+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speechify sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Speech to Text+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speechify holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speechify has 528K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Speechify's written reviews are positive against 32% of Speech to Text+'s.

Speechify ships an update weekly, Speech to Text+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speechify | Speech to Text+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (528K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-plus/id1513639790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **528K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **34.5% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 531 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Speechify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263322875) | [WALABOK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/913827467) |

## What reviewers say

### Speechify

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Productivity, #55 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 (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 |
| Premium | $55.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Dyslexia Donation | $139.99 | 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


### Speech to Text+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-plus/id1513639790)

Instantly convert spoken words into editable text notes. Save, organize, and share your transcribed memos with ease. Features include formatting options and a discreet dark mode.

**Highlights:** Instant voice to text transcription, Save, edit, and share notes, Text formatting (underline, bold, italic), Organize timestamped notes, Dark Mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speechify free?

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

### Is Speech to Text+ free?

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

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

Speechify is rated higher. Speechify averages 4.7 out of 5 from 528K ratings, while Speech to Text+ averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Both Speechify and Speech to Text+ show ads.

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

Speechify ships an update weekly, and Speech to Text+ every 2 months. Most recently, Speechify was updated on October 30, 2026 and Speech to Text+ on October 24, 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.*