# Speechify vs Speech

The clearest difference is rating: Speechify at 4.7 against Speech's 3.7. Speechify also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (528K vs 9). Speech's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speechify sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Speech sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speechify holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speechify has 528K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Speechify ships an update weekly, Speech every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speechify | Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (528K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023/reviews)** | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-flow-text-to-speech/id1564560207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **528K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% 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 | **#17** | — |
| Size | 509 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Speechify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263322875) | [Nikita Chizhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564560209) |

## What reviewers say

### Speechify

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Productivity, #36 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


### Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-flow-text-to-speech/id1564560207)

Convert any text into user-friendly audio for enhanced productivity. Download articles, enjoy real-time multilingual playback, and pick up where you left off. Supports various text formats.

**Highlights:** Download articles and topics, Real-time multilingual playback, Resume playback, Favorite list support, Configurable UI, Parses .txt, .rtf, .epub formats

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speech-Flow Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Speech-Flow Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speechify free?

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

### Is Speech free?

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

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

Speechify is rated higher. Speechify averages 4.7 out of 5 from 528K ratings, while Speech averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Speechify or Speech have ads?

Both Speechify and Speech show ads.

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

Speechify ships an update weekly, and Speech every 2 months. Most recently, Speechify was updated on November 10, 2026 and Speech on November 3, 2026.

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