# Speechify vs Speechy text to speech reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speechify at 35% against Speechy text to speech reader's 0%. Speechify also leads on ratings volume (524K vs 114) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Speechy text to speech reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Speechy text to speech reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speechify holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speechify has 524K ratings behind it against 114, 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 0% of Speechy text to speech reader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speechify | Speechy text to speech reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (524K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023/reviews)** | [4.5 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechy-text-to-speech-reader/id1585406765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **524K** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | **35.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 557 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Speechify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263322875) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Speechify

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Productivity, #48 Top Free · Productivity, #150 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


### Speechy text to speech reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechy-text-to-speech-reader/id1585406765)

Convert any text into spoken word with this AI-powered voice synthesizer. Listen to content from documents, websites, or even images, and export audio files for later. It works offline, ensuring your privacy and boosting productivity by allowing multitasking.

**Highlights:** AI-powered voice synthesis, Over 50 voices in 36 languages, Scan text from images, Import from documents and websites, Export audio files, Offline functionality, Productivity boost

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speechy Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Speechy Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speechify free?

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

### Is Speechy text to speech reader free?

Speechy text to speech reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speechify or Speechy text to speech reader?

Speechify is rated higher. Speechify averages 4.7 out of 5 from 524K ratings, while Speechy text to speech reader averages 4.5 from 114 ratings.

### Do Speechify or Speechy text to speech reader have ads?

Speechify shows ads; Speechy text to speech reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speechify or Speechy text to speech reader?

Speechify ships an update weekly, and Speechy text to speech reader weekly. Most recently, Speechify was updated on September 26, 2026 and Speechy text to speech reader on September 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.*