# Total Reader vs PodShot

Total Reader and PodShot are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Total Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PodShot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total Reader | PodShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-reader-text-to-speech/id1471506439/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **37** | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Storch](https://appshunter.io/developer/335855086) | [Simon Jonas Gillgren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886245056) |

## 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 |


### PodShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podshot-capture-highlights/id6760789675)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PodShot Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PodShot Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Total Reader free?

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

### Is PodShot free?

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

### Do Total Reader or PodShot have ads?

Both Total Reader and PodShot show ads.

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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.*