# Total Reader vs Speakify

The clearest difference is update cadence: Speakify at every 8 days against Total Reader's every 2 months. Speakify also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8). Total Reader's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 2) and review sentiment (13% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Total Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Speakify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speakify holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total Reader has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Total Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of Speakify'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, Speakify every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total Reader | Speakify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-reader-text-to-speech/id1471506439/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakify-text-to-speech/id1670035793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **13.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Storch](https://appshunter.io/developer/335855086) | [Shawn James](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542413876) |

## 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 |


### Speakify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakify-text-to-speech/id1670035793)

This app transforms your PDF documents into audiobooks, allowing you to listen while multitasking. It features natural-sounding speech, smart progress tracking, and an intuitive interface to help you achieve your reading goals.

**Highlights:** Convert PDFs to audiobooks, Listen while on the go, Smart reading progress tracking, Easy-to-use interface, Natural-sounding speech

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Total Reader free?

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

### Is Speakify free?

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

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

Speakify is rated higher. Total Reader averages 3.8 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Speakify averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Total Reader or Speakify have ads?

Both Total Reader and Speakify show ads.

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

Total Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Speakify every 8 days. Most recently, Total Reader was updated on October 24, 2026 and Speakify 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.*