Comparison

ezPDF DRM Reader vs Text to Speech PDF Reader

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

Head to head
About

ezPDF DRM Reader

This application allows users to view both standard and DRM-protected PDF files. It requires a login for secured documents but opens unprotected PDFs without one. It is designed for users who need to access documents created with ezPDF Editor 3.0.

Highlights
  • View DRM-protected PDFs
  • Open unprotected PDFs
  • Requires login for secured files
  • Compatible with ezPDF Editor 3.0 documents
Features
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The ezPDF DRM Reader is a dedicated viewer for viewing secured documents created with the ezPDF Editor 3.0. The main features of this app are open any non-protected PDF documents and open ezPDF DRM-protected PDF. The non-protected PDF files can be opened without logging in. However, ezPDF DRM-protected PDF requires log-in prior to open the file.

About

Text to Speech PDF Reader

Listen to your PDF documents with a variety of high-quality voices and languages. The app highlights words as it reads, automatically scrolls pages, and remembers your reading progress. Save and access specific text sections as highlights.

Highlights
  • Listen to PDF documents
  • Multiple high-quality voices and languages
  • Word highlighting and automatic scrolling
  • Resume reading from last position
  • Save and access text highlights
  • Crop feature to skip content
  • Sync documents across devices
Features
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Read along to enhance comprehension or just kick back and listen to any PDF. * Dozens of high-quality voices in multiple languages to choose from with additional voices available to download on your device for free. * Choose a primary and secondary voice and switch between them easily as you read. * The app will highlight words as it reads and scroll the page automatically. * The app will remember where you left off and scroll to that position automatically next time you open a document. * Select any portion of text to save it as a highlight. * Tap any of your saved highlights and the app will open the pdf and scroll to the appropriate position. * Use the crop feature to skip repeated content that you don't want the app to read. * Support for dynamic type. * Support for Dark Mode. * Save as many pdfs as you want. * Optionally sync your documents with all of your iOS/iPadOS devices. If you enjoy the app please let us know through the in-app contact form and don't forget to rate us! Thank you for trying TTS PDF. --- "TTS PDF Yearly" is an annual auto-renewable subscription for $9.99. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew up to 24 hours before your next subscription payment is due via your App Store settings page. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://bretlester.com/app_content/ttspdf_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://bretlester.com/app_content/ttspdf_privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

ezPDF DRM Reader4 screens
Text to Speech PDF Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech PDF Reader at 4.5 against ezPDF DRM Reader's 2.0. Text to Speech PDF Reader also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 8%) and ratings volume (559 vs 4). ezPDF DRM Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Text to Speech PDF Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. ezPDF DRM Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text to Speech PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech PDF Reader has 559 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of ezPDF DRM Reader's written reviews are positive against 46% of Text to Speech PDF Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ezPDF DRM Reader ships an update monthly, Text to Speech PDF Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ezPDF DRM Reader versus Text to Speech PDF Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterezPDF DRM ReaderText to Speech PDF Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings)4.5 (559 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews45.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4559 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnidocs Inc.Bret Lester

Customer experience

ezPDF DRM Reader

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative84.6%

Text to Speech PDF Reader

All ratings552 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative49.4%

Bugs and requests

ezPDF DRM Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Text to Speech PDF Reader

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Skips paragraphs and double plays when pausing
  • Erased files without consent
  • Doesn't work with two-column text
  • Reads text backwards
  • Unable to copy/paste or open certain files
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  • Skips sentences and doesn't read column text in the correct order
  • Skips whole paragraphs
  • Glitches and gets stuck in a reading loop

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add ability to read alternate text (alttext) in PDFs
  • Improve voice quality and options
  • Add ability to organize files in folders
  • Add mobile-friendly version
  • Improve handling of scanned/column PDFs
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  • Add ability to skip headers/page numbers
  • Improve pronunciation of uncommon words

In-app purchases

None

ezPDF DRM Reader

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Text to Speech PDF Reader

Subscriptions9
  • TTSPDF Unlimited Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • TTS PDF Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
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  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • TTS PDF Basic7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Premium Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$119.991 Year
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 Million Characters$39.99

Questions

Is ezPDF DRM Reader free?
ezPDF DRM Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Text to Speech PDF Reader free?
Text to Speech PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ezPDF DRM Reader or Text to Speech PDF Reader?
Text to Speech PDF Reader is rated higher. ezPDF DRM Reader averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Text to Speech PDF Reader averages 4.5 from 559 ratings.
Do ezPDF DRM Reader or Text to Speech PDF Reader have ads?
Neither ezPDF DRM Reader nor Text to Speech PDF Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ezPDF DRM Reader or Text to Speech PDF Reader?
ezPDF DRM Reader ships an update monthly, and Text to Speech PDF Reader every 10 days. Most recently, ezPDF DRM Reader was updated on October 16, 2026 and Text to Speech PDF Reader on October 20, 2026.

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