# TopReader+ vs Text to Speech

The clearest difference is price: Text to Speech at Free against TopReader+'s $7.99. Text to Speech also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). TopReader+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Text to Speech is free to download; TopReader+ costs $7.99 up front. Text to Speech sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. TopReader+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

TopReader+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Text to Speech every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TopReader+ | Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YUKARI KIKUCHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324432413) | [Toshiki Shibata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574698264) |

## What reviewers say

### TopReader+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topreader-plus/id1487354163)

Convert text into audio files with various voice options and playback controls. Save and share audio, organize text in a library, and create playlists for continuous playback. Supports multiple languages and background playback.

**Highlights:** Text to audio conversion, Save audio in multiple formats, Share audio files, Text library and playlist creation, Adjustable playback rate and pitch, Supports multiple languages, Background playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-voice-expert/id1579629071)

Convert written text into spoken words with multiple language options. Save audio files, manage playlists, and enjoy background playback. The app highlights spoken text for an enhanced listening experience.

**Highlights:** Text to speech synthesis, Multi-language support, Export audio files, Highlight spoken text, Playlist and favorites, Background playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $2.49 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $22.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TopReader+ free?

TopReader+ costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Do TopReader+ or Text to Speech have ads?

Text to Speech shows ads; TopReader+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, TopReader+ or Text to Speech?

TopReader+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Text to Speech every 3 days. Most recently, TopReader+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Text to Speech 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.*