# Text Viewer vs TTReader

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Text Viewer at 174 against TTReader's 10. Text Viewer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). TTReader's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Viewer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and TTReader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TTReader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Viewer has 174 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Text Viewer's written reviews are positive against 100% of TTReader's.

Text Viewer ships an update weekly, TTReader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Viewer | TTReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-viewer-txt-file-viewer/id1315398112/reviews) | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttreader-text-reader-ocr/id1622580218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kim juyoung](https://appshunter.io/developer/918406157) | [HYEONJOON HONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622580220) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-viewer-txt-file-viewer/id1315398112)

This app allows you to view text-based novels and e-books directly on your smart devices. Easily transfer files from your PC via Wi-Fi, import from cloud storage, or use FTP and iTunes. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, colors, and page transitions.

**Highlights:** View TXT files, Wi-Fi file transfer from PC, Cloud app import (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.), FTP and iTunes file support, Customizable font, color, and brightness, Page transition effects, File management (create, delete, move)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sponsor 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sponsor 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove text viewer app ad | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sponsor 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sponsor 4 | $7.99 | one-time |


### TTReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttreader-text-reader-ocr/id1622580218)

This application allows you to read text from various document formats, including images, EPUB, and PDF. It offers advanced text-to-speech (TTS) features with customizable speed and line reading, along with OCR capabilities to extract text from images. Enhance your reading experience with extensive UI customization and cloud integration.

**Highlights:** Text-to-Speech (TTS) with adjustable speed, OCR for image and document text extraction, Convert EPUB and PDF to text, Customizable UI themes and fonts, Cloud app integration for file access, Bookmark and history functions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Viewer free?

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

### Is TTReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Viewer or TTReader?

TTReader is rated higher. Text Viewer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while TTReader averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Text Viewer or TTReader have ads?

Both Text Viewer and TTReader show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text Viewer or TTReader?

Text Viewer ships an update weekly, and TTReader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Text Viewer was updated on September 23, 2026 and TTReader 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.*