# Total Reader vs Speech

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Total Reader at 37 against Speech's 9. On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Total Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Speech sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 3.8 for Total Reader against 3.7 for Speech. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 9 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total Reader | Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-reader-text-to-speech/id1471506439/reviews)** | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-flow-text-to-speech/id1564560207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Storch](https://appshunter.io/developer/335855086) | [Nikita Chizhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564560209) |

## What reviewers say

### Total Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-reader-text-to-speech/id1471506439)

This app converts text files into natural-sounding speech, allowing users to listen to documents while following along with highlighted text. It supports a wide range of file formats and over 30 languages, with easy import options from cloud storage and computers.

**Highlights:** Reads documents aloud, Converts text to natural voice, Highlights spoken words, Supports PDF, Word, PowerPoint, RTF, Imports from cloud storage, Supports over 30 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account for 1 month. | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Account for 1 year. | $19.99 | per year |
| Total Reader Premium Lifetime. | $39.99 | one-time |


### Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-flow-text-to-speech/id1564560207)

Convert any text into user-friendly audio for enhanced productivity. Download articles, enjoy real-time multilingual playback, and pick up where you left off. Supports various text formats.

**Highlights:** Download articles and topics, Real-time multilingual playback, Resume playback, Favorite list support, Configurable UI, Parses .txt, .rtf, .epub formats

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speech-Flow Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Speech-Flow Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Total Reader free?

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

### Is Speech free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Total Reader or Speech?

Total Reader is rated higher. Total Reader averages 3.8 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Speech averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Total Reader or Speech have ads?

Both Total Reader and Speech show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Total Reader or Speech?

Total Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Speech every 2 months. Most recently, Total Reader was updated on October 24, 2026 and Speech on October 24, 2026.

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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.*