Comparison

Readable vs TTS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Readable

This app converts text within images into selectable and readable text. It allows you to extract content from screenshots, save clippings, and adjust text size for comfortable reading. A share-sheet extension streamlines the process of capturing and processing image text.

Highlights
  • Extract text from screenshots and images
  • Save clippings to history
  • Adjust reading size
  • Focused detail view for extracted text
  • Share-sheet integration
Features
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Readable helps you turn difficult-to-read text in images into clear, selectable text. Use Readable to: - Extract text from screenshots and shared images. - Save clippings in a history list for later reading. - Adjust reading size for comfort. - Open extracted text in a clean, focused detail view. Share-sheet workflow: - Install the "Make Readable" extension once. - Share an image or compatible content to Readable. - Readable extracts text and saves a clipping. Subscription: - Readable offers a 3-day free trial, then an auto-renewing monthly subscription. - Subscription supports ongoing maintenance and reliability. - Existing users from earlier versions may be granted a lifetime grandfathered entitlement. Auto-renewable subscription details: - Title: Support Readable (Monthly) - Length: 1 month - Free trial: 3 days (for eligible users) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel subscriptions in Account Settings on the App Store. For terms of use see: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TTS

Convert documents into natural-sounding audio with this voice reader. Listen to PDFs and other text files on your device, perfect for studying, working, or multitasking. Enjoy a clean interface and privacy-focused, on-device processing.

Highlights
  • Free text to speech reader
  • Read PDF files directly
  • Natural AI-powered voice
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Play, pause, and resume audio
  • Distraction-free interface
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Text to Speech: TTS Pro is a powerful and easy-to-use voice reader designed to help you listen to documents anytime, anywhere. Whether you're studying, working, or multitasking, convert text into clear, natural audio in seconds. Key Features : • FREE text to speech reader • Open and read PDF files directly inside the app • Natural AI-powered voice playback • Smooth automatic reading from first page to last • Play, pause, resume, and stop anytime • Clean and distraction-free interface • Fully on-device processing for privacy Seamless PDF Reading Simply select a PDF file and start listening immediately. The app keeps your document in its original format and layout while reading it aloud smoothly from beginning to end. No complicated setup. No unnecessary steps. Just open and listen. Perfect For • Students • Professionals • Multitasking users • Accessibility support • Language learners • Listening to long documents Privacy First All processing happens directly on your device. Your files stay private and are never uploaded or stored externally. Privacy and Terms for Condition : https://mercurial-floor-265.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Text-to-Speech-30417fca86818005afe1e96df9953296 https://mercurial-floor-265.notion.site/Terms-Condition-Text-to-Speech-30417fca868180d781a8fb4f5c08bf0a?pvs=74

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TTS at 4.0 against Readable's 1.0. TTS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Readable's advantage is device support. On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Readable sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. TTS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TTS holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Readable versus TTS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadableTTS
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDREW EADESArya Mohajer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Readable

Subscriptions1
  • Support Readable$0.991 Month
None

TTS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Readable free?
Readable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TTS free?
TTS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Readable or TTS?
TTS is rated higher. Readable averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TTS averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

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