# NaturalReader vs Text to Speech

The clearest difference is update cadence: Text to Speech at every 6 days against NaturalReader's every 3 weeks. Text to Speech also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 71%). NaturalReader's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 961) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NaturalReader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Text to Speech sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for NaturalReader against 4.7 for Text to Speech. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NaturalReader has 9.2K ratings behind it against 961, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of NaturalReader's written reviews are positive against 88% of Text to Speech's.

NaturalReader ships an update every 3 weeks, Text to Speech every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NaturalReader | Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naturalreader-text-to-speech/id1487572960/reviews) | **[4.7 (961 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id1563068826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 961 |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NaturalSoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/598798213) | [Spore AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857516171) |

## What reviewers say

### NaturalReader

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

**Currently charting:** #117 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


### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id1563068826)

This app allows individuals who have lost their voice to communicate using text-to-speech technology. It features a chat-style interface for efficient typing and speaking, with a wide range of natural-sounding voices and languages. Advanced features like voice cloning and call assistance are also available.

**Highlights:** Natural text-to-speech, Chat-style interface, 56 voices in 38 languages, Adjustable speech settings, Saved frequent phrases, Background audio playback, Voice cloning, Call assistance

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $44.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for communication
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 💡 Customizable voices
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 💡 Limited voice options
- 💡 Inability to save or export audio
- 💡 Lack of advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening
- Inconsistent voice quality
- Text-to-speech not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to save or export audio
- More voice options and customization
- Improved stability and performance
- Integration with other apps or devices
- Additional language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NaturalReader free?

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

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

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

Text to Speech is rated higher. NaturalReader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Text to Speech averages 4.7 from 961 ratings.

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

Neither NaturalReader nor Text to Speech shows ads.

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

NaturalReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Text to Speech every 6 days. Most recently, NaturalReader was updated on October 25, 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.*