Comparison

A2V vs TGSpeechBox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

A2V

Easily transform audio clips into shareable videos featuring their waveforms. Ideal for social media sharing when direct audio uploads aren't supported. Simply use the share sheet to convert your sound into a visual format.

Highlights
  • Audio to video conversion
  • Waveform visualization
  • Social media sharing
  • Works with Voice Memos
  • Simple share sheet integration
Features
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Social apps don't accept bare audio. A2V fixes that: it turns any audio clip — a voice memo, a song sketch, a podcast moment, a lecture — into a clean waveform video you can post to feeds, stories, and messages. Share it in seconds. From Voice Memos or any app, tap Share and choose "Convert to Video." Or open A2V to import from Files, record something new, or restyle an old clip. NINE VISUALIZATIONS Wave, Radial, Spectrum, Ribbon, and Spectrogram for classic audio looks — plus Aurora, Pulse, and Starfield, neon visuals that move with the sound and give every recording its own feel. MADE FOR EVERY PLATFORM Export Square (1:1), Vertical (9:16) for stories and short video, or Wide (16:9) for the big players. Pick your waveform and background colors to match your brand. ON-DEVICE CAPTIONS Auto-transcribe speech into burned-in captions so your words land even on mute. Captions are generated entirely on your device (requires iOS 26). A LIBRARY, NOT A ONE-SHOT Every render is saved. Replay it, rename it, share it again, or make a New Version in a different style — without re-importing the audio. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No uploads. No tracking. Recording, transcription, and rendering all happen on your device. Your audio never leaves your phone. ALSO - Live preview before you render - Record straight into the app - Universal — iPhone and iPad - A Shortcuts action: "Convert Audio to Video" - Handles long imports smoothly A2V is free to use. A one-time in-app purchase removes the small watermark (and it's already free for long-time users — thanks for sticking around).

About

TGSpeechBox

Features
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TGSpeechBox is a high-quality speech synthesizer that works as a system voice with VoiceOver and as a standalone text-to-speech app. Features: • 26 languages with natural-sounding speech • Full VoiceOver integration — use as your primary system voice • 7 voice presets plus YAML-defined voice profiles • Deep engine tuning: pitch mode, voice tone, formant sharpness, inflection, tremor, breathiness, and more • Phoneme editor: fine-tune individual speech sounds with live preview • Pronunciation dictionary: add custom word pronunciations with IPA override support • Stress, compound, and character dictionaries for advanced control • Export and share your customizations • Adjustable sample rate (11025–44100 Hz) • Rate override and rate boost for VoiceOver • Language lock: keep your preferred language regardless of system setting • Runs entirely on-device — no internet required, no data leaves your phone TGSpeechBox uses a Klatt-style formant synthesis engine with eSpeak-ng for phoneme generation. It is open source under the MIT license. Built by a blind developer, designed for accessibility from day one.

Screenshots

A2V4 screens
TGSpeechBox2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TGSpeechBox at none against A2V's 1. TGSpeechBox also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. A2V sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TGSpeechBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A2V ships an update every 17 months, TGSpeechBox weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
A2V versus TGSpeechBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA2VTGSpeechBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaolin FireTamas Geczy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

A2V

One-time1
  • Remove Watermark$0.99
None

TGSpeechBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A2V free?
A2V is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TGSpeechBox free?
TGSpeechBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do A2V or TGSpeechBox have ads?
Neither A2V nor TGSpeechBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A2V or TGSpeechBox?
A2V ships an update every 17 months, and TGSpeechBox weekly. Most recently, A2V was updated on September 20, 2026 and TGSpeechBox on September 13, 2026.

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