# Speechify vs Text to Speech

Speechify and Text to Speech both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Text to Speech's written reviews are positive against 34% of Speechify's. Text to Speech also leads on ads (none vs shown). Speechify's advantage is ratings volume (529K vs 971) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Speechify against 4.7 for Text to Speech. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speechify has 529K ratings behind it against 971, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Speechify's written reviews are positive against 88% of Text to Speech's.

Speechify ships an update weekly, Text to Speech every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speechify | Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (529K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023/reviews) | **[4.7 (971 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id1563068826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **529K** | 971 |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 509 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Speechify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263322875) | [Spore AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857516171) |

## What reviewers say

### Speechify

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Productivity, #38 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Convert any text into natural-sounding speech with this advanced text-to-speech application. Listen to documents, articles, PDFs, and even physical books by scanning pages. It offers high-speed playback and active text highlighting to enhance comprehension and learning.

**Highlights:** Listen at any speed up to 4.5x faster, Natural-sounding AI human voices, Active text highlighting and syncing, Scan physical books and documents to audio, Convert screenshots with text to speech, Sync library across desktop and mobile devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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/id1563068826)

This app helps individuals who have lost their voice communicate by converting typed text into natural-sounding speech. It features a chat-style interface for efficient communication and offers a variety of voices and languages. Advanced features include voice cloning and the ability to make calls.

**Highlights:** Natural text-to-speech conversion, Chat-style interface, 56 voices across 38 languages, Adjustable speech parameters (volume, pitch, rate), Save frequent phrases, Background audio playback, Voice cloning

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $44.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for communication
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 💡 Customizable voices
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 💡 Limited voice options
- 💡 Inability to save or export audio
- 💡 Lack of advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening
- Inconsistent voice quality
- Text-to-speech not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to save or export audio
- More voice options and customization
- Improved stability and performance
- Integration with other apps or devices
- Additional language support


## 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?

Text to Speech is rated higher. Speechify averages 4.7 out of 5 from 529K ratings, while Text to Speech averages 4.7 from 971 ratings.

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

Speechify shows ads; Text to Speech does not.

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

Speechify ships an update weekly, and Text to Speech every 6 days. Most recently, Speechify was updated on November 11, 2026 and Text to Speech on November 11, 2026.

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