# Peech vs Speechy text to speech reader

Peech and Speechy text to speech reader both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Peech's written reviews are positive against 0% of Speechy text to speech reader's. Peech also leads on ratings volume (8.6K vs 114) and chart position (#128 vs unranked). Speechy text to speech reader's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Peech sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Speechy text to speech reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Peech against 4.5 for Speechy text to speech reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peech has 8.6K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Peech's written reviews are positive against 0% of Speechy text to speech reader's.

Peech ships an update monthly, Speechy text to speech reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peech | Speechy text to speech reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peech-text-to-speech-reader/id1429704005/reviews) | **[4.5 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechy-text-to-speech-reader/id1585406765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dopefin Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429704004) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Peech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peech-text-to-speech-reader/id1429704005)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform any text into lifelike audiobooks with an AI-powered reading companion. Scan physical books, PDFs, or web articles to listen on the go, with natural-sounding voices and high-speed playback. Supports over 60 languages.

**Highlights:** AI voice matching for different genres, Natural and lifelike AI voices, Lightning-fast OCR for physical books, Web and PDF content parsing, High-speed playback up to 5x faster, Automatic language detection (60+ languages)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peech Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Peech Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Peech Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Peech Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Peech Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Peech Premium | $17.99 | per month |
| Peech Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Scan and Read: Text to Speech | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Peech Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Peech Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Peech Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Perfect for scanning books and having them read aloud
- 🚀 Supports multiple languages
- 🚀 Allows following along with highlighted text
- 👍 Helpful for students and university
- 👍 Useful for multitasking and productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with organizing files and folders
- 🐛 No option to switch between old and new voices
- 🐛 Unable to retrieve deleted files
- 💰 Expensive subscription plans
- 💰 Unclear pricing structure

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and payment problems
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate text-to-speech output

**Requested features**

- Add folder and playlist management options
- Provide more voice options and customization
- Improve text-to-speech accuracy and fluency
- Offer more transparent and flexible pricing
- Enhance overall stability and reliability


### Speechy text to speech reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechy-text-to-speech-reader/id1585406765)

Convert any text into spoken word with this AI-powered voice synthesizer. Listen to content from documents, websites, or even images, and export audio files for later. It works offline, ensuring your privacy and boosting productivity by allowing multitasking.

**Highlights:** AI-powered voice synthesis, Over 50 voices in 36 languages, Scan text from images, Import from documents and websites, Export audio files, Offline functionality, Productivity boost

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speechy Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Speechy Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peech free?

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

### Is Speechy text to speech reader free?

Speechy text to speech reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Peech or Speechy text to speech reader?

Speechy text to speech reader is rated higher. Peech averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Speechy text to speech reader averages 4.5 from 114 ratings.

### Do Peech or Speechy text to speech reader have ads?

Neither Peech nor Speechy text to speech reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Peech or Speechy text to speech reader?

Peech ships an update monthly, and Speechy text to speech reader weekly. Most recently, Peech was updated on September 25, 2026 and Speechy text to speech reader on September 24, 2026.

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