# Speechify vs ReadApp

The clearest difference is rating: Speechify at 4.7 against ReadApp's 2.3. Speechify also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 35 months). ReadApp's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speechify sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and ReadApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speechify holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speechify has 524K ratings behind it against 3, 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 ReadApp's.

Speechify ships an update weekly, ReadApp every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speechify | ReadApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (524K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readapp-read-web-aloud/id6460690324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **524K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **35.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 35 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 557 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Speechify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263322875) | [杏娣 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275821426) |

## What reviewers say

### Speechify

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Productivity, #44 Top Free · Productivity, #148 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


### ReadApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readapp-read-web-aloud/id6460690324)

This app converts webpage text into spoken audio, supporting over 20 languages. It allows for adjustable voice speed and Airplay compatibility, making web content accessible on various sites.

**Highlights:** Webpage text to audio conversion, Supports 20+ languages, Works on various websites, Adjustable voice speed, Airplay support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadApp Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| ReadApp Pro | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speechify free?

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

### Is ReadApp free?

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

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

Speechify is rated higher. Speechify averages 4.7 out of 5 from 524K ratings, while ReadApp averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Speechify or ReadApp have ads?

Speechify shows ads; ReadApp does not.

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

Speechify ships an update weekly, and ReadApp every 35 months. Most recently, Speechify was updated on September 25, 2026 and ReadApp on June 25, 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.*