# Voice Aloud Reader vs Text Reader

The clearest difference is ads: Text Reader at none against Voice Aloud Reader's shown. Text Reader also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Voice Aloud Reader's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (19K vs 109). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice Aloud Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Text Reader sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Voice Aloud Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Aloud Reader has 19K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Voice Aloud Reader's written reviews are positive against 63% of Text Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Voice Aloud Reader ships an update every 2 months, Text Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Aloud Reader | Text Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-aloud-reader/id1446876360/reviews)** | [4.2 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-reader-text-to-speech/id1632901543/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 109 |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | **63.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Olawski](https://appshunter.io/developer/992268205) | [Torapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825316615) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Aloud Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-aloud-reader/id1446876360)

This application transforms written text into spoken words, making it ideal for those who are busy or have difficulty reading. It supports a wide range of document types and languages, offering a customizable listening experience.

**Highlights:** Reads text aloud, Supports various document formats, Over 40 languages supported, Customizable reading speed, pitch, and volume, Customizable interface and read modes, File sharing via iCloud/iTunes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro + Premium Voices 1m | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium OCR 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium OCR 800 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro version | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reads text quickly
- 💡 Helpful for people with reading disabilities
- 🤑 Good value for the price
- 🎉 Excellent text-to-speech quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming
- 🤖 Robotic-sounding voices
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔍 Difficulty finding place in long documents
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly jumps to different sections of text
- Struggles with formatting of multi-column documents
- Occasional crashes when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Add bookmarking/resume functionality
- Improve voice quality and pronunciation
- Allow custom voice speed increments
- Implement a way to delete documents from library
- Add support for iBooks library integration


### Text Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-reader-text-to-speech/id1632901543)

This AI-powered app converts any written text into natural-sounding speech. Listen to books, articles, or documents on the go, making content consumption more accessible and convenient. It's ideal for multitasking or for those who prefer auditory learning.

**Highlights:** AI-powered text to speech conversion, Reads aloud any text, document, or book, Built-in screen reader functionality, Supports English and over 40 languages, Adjustable reading speed control, Scans and reads text quickly

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Minutes (2 Dollar Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (5 Dollar Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) 1.5x | $4.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (6 Dollar Weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (7 Dollar Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) 0.75x | $7.49 | per month |
| 300 minutes/month (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (Weekly) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) 1.5x | $14.99 | per month |
| 3000 Minutes (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| 2400 Minutes (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| 300m per week (30 USD Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes per week (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $44.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 300m per week (60 USD Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes per week (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Aloud Reader free?

Voice Aloud Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Voice Aloud Reader or Text Reader?

Voice Aloud Reader is rated higher. Voice Aloud Reader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Text Reader averages 4.2 from 109 ratings.

### Do Voice Aloud Reader or Text Reader have ads?

Voice Aloud Reader shows ads; Text Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Voice Aloud Reader or Text Reader?

Voice Aloud Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Text Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Voice Aloud Reader was updated on October 16, 2026 and Text Reader on October 14, 2026.

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