Comparison

NaturalReader vs TextVoice

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NaturalReader

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
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Transform any text, PDF, document, cloud file, or webpage into high-quality audio with NaturalReader. Trusted by over 1 million monthly users and backed by 15 years of AI technology experience, we are the ultimate tool for productivity and accessibility. GET STARTED INSTANTLY Start for Free: No account required to start listening. No Ads: Enjoy a completely ad-free experience so you can focus entirely on your content. EXPERIENCE NATURAL TEXT-TO-SPEECH Listen to Any Text: Seamlessly support for PDF, Cloud Files (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive), MS Word (.doc & .docx), MS PowerPoint, Mac documents, RTF, TXT, DRM-free EPUB eBooks, and image files. OCR Camera Scanner: Snap a photo of a physical book, handout, or printed notes to convert them into spoken audio instantly. Download MP3: Save audio files in MP3 format for offline listening on any device. Cross-Platform Sync: Create a free account to sync your history across devices. Start listening on your mobile device and seamlessly switch to the NaturalReader Online Reader. NATURAL READING EXPERIENCE Customizable Tones & Delivery: Use a simple prompt to customize the tone and delivery of your narrator to perfectly match your content. 200+ High-Quality Voices: Access 200+ AI voices in 90+ languages. Find the perfect narrator for any type of document. Speaker Controls: Speed up playback (up to 5x) to save time, or slow down (0.5x) for deep comprehension. Adjust the number of speakers, pause duration, and sentence repetition, perfect for language learning. AI-POWERED PRODUCTIVITY AI Podcasts: Condense long readings into engaging AI Podcasts to consume content faster. AI Recap: Instantly generate concise summaries of your documents. Voice Cloning: Create a custom AI voice that sounds just like you. AI Quizzes: Study smarter by testing your knowledge with automatically generated quizzes. ACCESSIBILITY & READING TOOLS Dyslexia Friendly: Enhanced reading support with dyslexia-friendly fonts and customizable reading modes. Visual Aids: Follow along easily with synchronized word/sentence highlighting and closed captions. Annotations: Highlight important passages and add notes to organize key information effortlessly.

About

TextVoice

Convert text, PDFs, ebooks, and even photos into natural-sounding speech. Enjoy offline listening with privacy-focused on-device processing. Customize voices, speed, and export audio.

Highlights
  • Text to speech conversion
  • PDF, EPUB, TXT import
  • Web article reading
  • OCR from photos
  • Natural-sounding voices
  • Offline functionality
  • Audio export
Features
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Listen to anything. TextVoice turns text, PDFs, ebooks, web pages, and even photos into natural, lifelike speech — right on your device, even offline. No accounts. No uploads. Your text never leaves your iPhone. WHY TEXTVOICE • Natural, expressive voices that sound human — not robotic • Works 100% offline. No network required, ever • Private by design: text is processed on-device and never uploaded • 32 languages with multiple male and female voices TURN ANYTHING INTO SPEECH • Type or paste any text and hear it instantly • Import PDF, Word, EPUB, and TXT documents • Read web articles — paste a link and listen to the story • Snap a photo or pick from your library, and TextVoice reads the text (OCR) • Continuous reading across long documents, chapter by chapter LISTEN YOUR WAY • Choose from a range of voices — warm, bright, calm, energetic, broadcast • Adjust speed and quality to your taste • Sleep timer: stop after a set time, the current segment, or the whole piece • Resume right where you left off • Export audio as M4A or WAV to keep or share SAVE & SYNC • Save anything you make to your History • Sync history across your devices with iCloud • Audio is regenerated on each device — only text and settings sync, never your files GREAT FOR • Turning long articles and PDFs into hands-free audio • Studying, proofreading, and catching typos by ear • Readers who prefer listening, including support for dyslexia • Commutes, workouts, chores, and resting your eyes TEXTVOICE PRO Upgrade to Pro for unlimited synthesis, continuous reading, and unlimited saved history. Available as a yearly or monthly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in your device Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are also available in the app. RESPONSIBLE USE TextVoice creates AI-generated speech. Please use it responsibly: don't clone others' voices without consent, generate misinformation, or use it for unlawful purposes. Disclose AI-generated audio when sharing it publicly. Download TextVoice and turn everything you read into something you can listen to.

Screenshots

NaturalReader4 screens
TextVoice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NaturalReader at 71% against TextVoice's 50%. NaturalReader also leads on chart position (#131 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NaturalReader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and TextVoice sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NaturalReader ships an update every 3 weeks, TextVoice every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
NaturalReader versus TextVoice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNaturalReaderTextVoice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#131 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB580 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaturalSoft Limited培 李

Customer experience

NaturalReader

All ratings9,105 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1,294 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative21.3%

TextVoice

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

NaturalReader

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

TextVoice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

NaturalReader

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Plan - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Plus Plan - Monthly$20.901 Month
  • Pro Plan - Monthly$25.901 Month
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  • Premium Plan - Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Plus Plan - Yearly$119.001 Year
  • Pro Plan - Yearly$159.001 Year
3 purchases

TextVoice

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is NaturalReader free?
NaturalReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TextVoice free?
TextVoice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NaturalReader or TextVoice have ads?
Neither NaturalReader nor TextVoice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NaturalReader or TextVoice?
NaturalReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and TextVoice every 2 weeks. Most recently, NaturalReader was updated on October 26, 2026 and TextVoice on October 24, 2026.

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