TopReader+ vs Text To Speech
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TopReader+
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.
- 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
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"TopReader+" is an application that converts the input text into an audio file. Its functions and features are ------------------------- - Synthesize text and play immediately. - Save audio to a file, select from three file formats: .wav, .m4a, and .caf (Apple Lossless). - Saved files can be shared via email, messages, AirDrop, NoteApp, etc. - Save entered text in library. - Playlist creation. The text registered in the library can be added to the playlist and automatically played back continuously. - Easily merge and save multiple text saved in the library for playback and creating a sound at once. - Voice switching, Siri can also be used. - The audio playback rate and pitch can be changed. - Supported languages are English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Swedish, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Vietnamese, Norwegian, Finnish, Indonesian, Greek and Thai. If you have a request, we will add more languages, so please contact us via the support email. ("Top Reader" top screen -> bottom (i) button -> tap "email") - Supports background playback. - Highlight the reading words. - Playback starts at the cursor position. - Repeat playback. - Dark mode support. ------------------------- Enjoy the best experience with a simple and intuitive interface. "TopReader+" does not display advertisements. It can be used in full screen. There is also a free version "TopReader" that displays advertisements. Terms of service http://zekoo2017.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-4.html
Text To Speech
Convert written text into spoken words with customizable voices, speeds, and pitches. Save and access your reading history, organize presets, and enjoy a full-screen reading experience. This free tool also includes a word search and dark mode.
- Text to speech conversion
- Customizable voice, volume, and speed
- Full-screen text display
- Reading history and presets
- Multilingual support
- Dark mode
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It's a text-to-speech app. All features are completely free to use. - Enter text and have it read aloud quickly - View text full screen - Flip enlarged text up/down/left/right - Multilingual voice/volume/speed/pitch settings - Read aloud history / Read aloud from history with one tap - Speak preset text with one tap - Unlimited folders/preset text additions - Read aloud with text replacement - Batch add preset text - Batch operations such as copying/duplicating/coloring text - Free Word Search - dark mode URL scheme: texttospeech://
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Text To Speech at Free against TopReader+'s $7.99. TopReader+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 50%). On in-app purchases and device support 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
Text To Speech is free to download; TopReader+ costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TopReader+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Text To Speech every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TopReader+ | Text To Speech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YUKARI KIKUCHI | FugaPiyo Inc. |
Customer experience
TopReader+
Text To Speech
In-app purchases
TopReader+
No in-app purchases
Text To Speech
No in-app purchases
