# Speechify vs Voice notebook speech to text

The clearest difference is rating: Speechify at 4.7 against Voice notebook speech to text's 4.2. Speechify also leads on ratings volume (529K vs 5) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). Voice notebook speech to text's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Voice notebook speech to text sells 3 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speechify has 529K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Speechify ships an update weekly, Voice notebook speech to text every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speechify | Voice notebook speech to text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (529K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-notebook-speech-to-text/id6476018342/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **529K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 509 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Speechify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263322875) | [Afroza Yasmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585124938) |

## What reviewers say

### Speechify

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Productivity, #40 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


### Voice notebook speech to text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-notebook-speech-to-text/id6476018342)

This app converts spoken language into written text with high accuracy and supports multiple languages. It also transforms written text into natural-sounding speech, offering customizable voices and offline access for seamless productivity.

**Highlights:** Accurate speech to text transcription, Real-time transcription, Text to speech with lifelike voices, Multi-language support, Voice commands for device control, Offline access for content, Seamless integration with productivity tools

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Notebook Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice Notebook Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Voice Notebook Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speechify free?

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

### Is Voice notebook speech to text free?

Voice notebook speech to text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speechify or Voice notebook speech to text?

Speechify is rated higher. Speechify averages 4.7 out of 5 from 529K ratings, while Voice notebook speech to text averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Speechify or Voice notebook speech to text have ads?

Both Speechify and Voice notebook speech to text show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speechify or Voice notebook speech to text?

Speechify ships an update weekly, and Voice notebook speech to text every 2 weeks. Most recently, Speechify was updated on November 10, 2026 and Voice notebook speech to text on November 4, 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.*