Total Reader vs Speechy text to speech reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Total Reader
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.
- Reads documents aloud
- Converts text to natural voice
- Highlights spoken words
- Supports PDF, Word, PowerPoint, RTF
- Imports from cloud storage
- Supports over 30 languages
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Transform the way you consume text with Total Reader, your ultimate AI text to speech voice reader. Whether you want to listen to a work presentation hands-free, study complex documents, or enjoy your favorite EPUB on the go, our advanced speech synthesis engine converts written words into fluent, natural-sounding audio. Why choose Total Reader? Our advanced context-aware reader intelligently processes dates, numbers, and abbreviations, delivering a flawless, human-like narration experience that outperforms standard read-aloud tools. KEY FEATURES: • Advanced Speech Synthesis: Experience premium, expressive text-to-speech engines across 30+ languages for a smooth, fatigue-free listening experience. • Versatile Document Support: Import and read aloud PDFs, MS Word (.doc & .docx), Powerpoint presentations, RTF, and plain text files seamlessly. • Instant Web Reading: Save time by listening to articles, essays, and news directly from the web instead of straining your eyes. • Smart Document Scanner: Instantly digitize physical printed books, notes, or documents using the built-in OCR scanner to read them aloud. • Visual Reading Follow-Along: Boost your comprehension and focus with synchronized word-by-word visual highlighting as the audio plays. • Seamless Cloud Import: Easily fetch files directly from Apple Mail, Dropbox, Google Drive, or transfer them straight from your Mac or PC. • Custom Reading Environment: Personalize your app experience with beautiful, customizable themes optimized for both daytime and night reading. MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT: Total Reader reads documents flawlessly in over 30 languages and regional accents, including English (US, UK, Irish, Australian), Spanish (including Mexican), Portuguese (including Brazilian), Russian, German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and many more. Streamline your daily routine and maximize your productivity. Download Total Reader today to experience the future of spoken audio content! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Speechy text to speech reader
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.
- 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
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Why read text if you can simply listen to it? Speechy allows you to use your mobile device as a voice synthesizer capable of reading any text out loud for you! -- More than 50 voices, in 36 different languages Speechy uses advanced Artificial Intelligence models to read text in multiple languages. -- Play or export You can either listen right away to your text or export it as an audio file that you can easily share with others or save to listen later. -- Listen to any text You can scan text from images, import from documents, websites and more! -- Works offline Speechy works offline, your text is never sent to third party services or Internet servers in respect to your privacy. -- Productivity Boost Listening instead of reading can boost your productivity in many ways as it allows you to consume content while doing something else. Speechy is now available for all iOS devices! ---- Terms of Use: https://text-to-speech-ba7d7.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://text-to-speech-ba7d7.web.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Speechy text to speech reader at 4.5 against Total Reader's 3.8. Speechy text to speech reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Total Reader's advantage is review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Total Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.
Speechy text to speech reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 114 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Total Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of Speechy text to speech reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Total Reader ships an update every 2 months, Speechy text to speech reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Total Reader | Speechy text to speech reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (37 ratings) | 4.5 (114 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 37 | 114 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Storch | Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA. |
Customer experience
Total Reader
Speechy text to speech reader
In-app purchases
Total Reader
- Premium Account for 1 month.$2.991 Month
- Premium Account for 1 year.$19.991 Year
- Total Reader Premium Lifetime.$39.99
Speechy text to speech reader
- Speechy Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Speechy Premium$2.99
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