# Peech vs Text to Speech Reader－Speechee

Peech and Text to Speech Reader－Speechee both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Text to Speech Reader－Speechee's written reviews are positive against 44% of Peech's. Text to Speech Reader－Speechee also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). Peech's advantage is ratings volume (8.9K vs 305) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 Text to Speech Reader－Speechee sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. 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 Text to Speech Reader－Speechee. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peech has 8.9K ratings behind it against 305, 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 73% of Text to Speech Reader－Speechee's.

Peech ships an update monthly, Text to Speech Reader－Speechee fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peech | Text to Speech Reader－Speechee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peech-text-to-speech-reader/id1429704005/reviews) | **[4.5 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-readerspeechee/id6759094568/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | 305 |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | #197 |
| Size | 105 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dopefin Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429704004) | [Laraun](https://appshunter.io/developer/944151540) |

## What reviewers say

### Peech

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

**Currently charting:** #143 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


### Text to Speech Reader－Speechee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-readerspeechee/id6759094568)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms any text into natural-sounding audio using AI voices. Convert documents, paste text, or import books to listen on the go, adjusting speed and voice for study, work, or relaxation.

**Highlights:** Convert PDFs to audio, Upload and listen to documents, Paste text for reading, Import books as audiobooks, Multiple natural AI voices, Adjustable playback speed, OCR for scanned pages

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $15.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peech free?

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

### Is Text to Speech Reader－Speechee free?

Text to Speech Reader－Speechee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Peech or Text to Speech Reader－Speechee?

Text to Speech Reader－Speechee is rated higher. Peech averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Text to Speech Reader－Speechee averages 4.5 from 305 ratings.

### Do Peech or Text to Speech Reader－Speechee have ads?

Neither Peech nor Text to Speech Reader－Speechee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Peech or Text to Speech Reader－Speechee?

Peech ships an update monthly, and Text to Speech Reader－Speechee fortnightly. Most recently, Peech was updated on October 31, 2026 and Text to Speech Reader－Speechee on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Peech or Text to Speech Reader－Speechee?

Peech currently peaks at #143 in the App Store charts, and Text to Speech Reader－Speechee at #197. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*