# Speechify vs Text to Speech

The clearest difference is monetization model: Speechify at free with in-app purchases against Text to Speech's subscription. Speechify also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (528K vs 58). Text to Speech's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speechify sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Text to Speech sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speechify has 528K ratings behind it against 58, 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 26% of Text to Speech's.

Speechify ships an update weekly, Text to Speech every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speechify | Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (528K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023/reviews)** | [4.4 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-reading-apps/id1541108329/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **528K** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | **34.3% of reviews** | 25.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 531 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Speechify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263322875) | [Aleksei Metelkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611949928) |

## What reviewers say

### Speechify

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

**Currently charting:** #17 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-reading-apps/id1541108329)

This app converts text into natural-sounding speech using a variety of voices and languages. It can read aloud content from e-books, navigation apps, translations, and more, enhancing accessibility and convenience.

**Highlights:** Natural sounding voices, 50+ male/female voices, 25+ languages, Read e-books aloud, Navigation voice output, Translation reading

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speechify free?

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

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

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

Speechify is rated higher. Speechify averages 4.7 out of 5 from 528K ratings, while Text to Speech averages 4.4 from 58 ratings.

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

Both Speechify and Text to Speech show ads.

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

Speechify ships an update weekly, and Text to Speech every 2 months. Most recently, Speechify was updated on November 7, 2026 and Text to Speech 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.*