# Text to Speech Pro vs NaturalReader

The clearest difference is price: NaturalReader at Free against Text to Speech Pro's $9.99. NaturalReader also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 33). Text to Speech Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

NaturalReader is free to download; Text to Speech Pro costs $9.99 up front. NaturalReader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Text to Speech Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

NaturalReader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NaturalReader has 9.2K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Text to Speech Pro's written reviews are positive against 71% of NaturalReader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech Pro | NaturalReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-pro/id1482620127/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naturalreader-text-to-speech/id1487572960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **9.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#134** |
| Size | 58 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gwyn Durbridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/629887540) | [NaturalSoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/598798213) |

## What reviewers say

### Text to Speech Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-pro/id1482620127)

Convert written text into natural-sounding speech using a vast selection of voices and languages. Customize the speaking rate and pitch, and even export audio files. This app works offline and allows you to star favorite phrases for quick access.

**Highlights:** 178 different voices, 63 accents & languages, Offline functionality, Adjustable pitch and rate, Export audio files, Star favorite phrases, Mix speech into calls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NaturalReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naturalreader-text-to-speech/id1487572960)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms text from various sources, including documents, web pages, and images, into natural-sounding spoken audio. It offers a wide selection of AI voices and languages, with features designed to enhance the listening experience and assist users with reading difficulties.

**Highlights:** Reads aloud PDFs, web articles, and cloud documents, OCR text recognition for images and camera scanner, Over 200 AI-powered voices in 99+ languages, Convert text to MP3 audio files, Dyslexia-friendly reading tools, Customizable voices, speeds, and display options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus Plan - Monthly | $20.90 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $25.90 | per month |
| Premium Plan - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Plus Plan - Yearly | $119.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $159.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app to save time
- 🚀 Helps with reading and comprehension
- 💡 Useful for dyslexic users
- 👍 Excellent text-to-speech quality
- 👍 Convenient for multitasking and studying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription is considered expensive
- 🐛 Occasional mispronunciations and pausing issues
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain document formats
- 🐛 Syncing and account management problems
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Issues with reading content in locked mode
- Unexpected changes to user settings and subscriptions

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize files in subfolders
- Longer sleep timer option
- Improved handling of italicized text
- Option to add cover images for files
- Offline mode for accessing saved content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech Pro free?

Text to Speech Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NaturalReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech Pro or NaturalReader?

NaturalReader is rated higher. Text to Speech Pro averages 3.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while NaturalReader averages 4.6 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do Text to Speech Pro or NaturalReader have ads?

Neither Text to Speech Pro nor NaturalReader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text to Speech Pro or NaturalReader?

Text to Speech Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and NaturalReader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Text to Speech Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and NaturalReader 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.*