# NaturalReader vs iTranscribe

The clearest difference is ads: NaturalReader at none against iTranscribe's shown. NaturalReader also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 48%). iTranscribe's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NaturalReader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and iTranscribe sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.6 for iTranscribe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.2K and 6.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of NaturalReader's written reviews are positive against 48% of iTranscribe's.

NaturalReader ships an update every 3 weeks, iTranscribe every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NaturalReader | iTranscribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naturalreader-text-to-speech/id1487572960/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscribe-audio-to-text/id1639842068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 6.9K |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 48.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | #165 |
| Size | 67 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NaturalSoft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/598798213) | [Youdao (Hong Kong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1319771552) |

## What reviewers say

### NaturalReader

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

**Currently charting:** #160 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


### iTranscribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscribe-audio-to-text/id1639842068)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms your phone into a powerful voice recorder and transcriber. It offers real-time transcription, translation, and advanced export options for various professional and academic needs. Manage, search, and share your audio and text efficiently.

**Highlights:** Voice recording, Real-time transcription, Synchronous translation, Fast audio transcription, Advanced export formats (TXT, SRT), Live captioning, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iTranscribe PRO | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranscribe Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy transcriptions
- 👍 Useful and quick
- 🚀 Exceptional transcription
- 👍 Great tool
- 🚀 Saves time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Transcription errors
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Incompatible with certain languages
- 🐛 Stopped working after a few months

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription errors
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility issues
- Unreliable performance
- Unresponsive customer support

**Requested features**

- Lifetime purchase option
- In-app transcription and captions
- Editing/deleting options
- Monthly subscription option
- Better export files and cues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NaturalReader free?

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

### Is iTranscribe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NaturalReader or iTranscribe?

iTranscribe is rated higher. NaturalReader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while iTranscribe averages 4.6 from 6.9K ratings.

### Do NaturalReader or iTranscribe have ads?

iTranscribe shows ads; NaturalReader does not.

### Which is updated more often, NaturalReader or iTranscribe?

NaturalReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and iTranscribe every 2 weeks. Most recently, NaturalReader was updated on November 9, 2026 and iTranscribe on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NaturalReader or iTranscribe?

NaturalReader currently peaks at #160 in the App Store charts, and iTranscribe at #165. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*