Comparison

Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) vs Text to Speech PDF Reader

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

Head to head
About

Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)

Listen to written content, including text files and web pages, hands-free. Features natural-sounding voices, adjustable reading speeds, and the ability to import content from various sources. Easily follow along with highlighted text as it's read aloud.

Highlights
  • Reads text and web pages aloud
  • Editable text input
  • Import web pages and text files
  • Multiple languages and voices
  • Adjustable reading speed
  • Highlights and follows reading
  • Caches reading location
Features
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Reads out loud written content, plain text, files and web pages. For people who like to listen. Read eyes and hands free. iOS natural sounding voices. Super easy to use. To start simply tap the 'Play' button. That's it. Main features: 1) Editable text 2) Import web pages 3) Shows images 4) Multiple languages and voices 5) Set reading speed 6) Tap anywhere to set reading location 7) Caches & bookmarks reading location in the most recent 5 documents, so you can continue listening where previously stopped, for up to 5 files. 8) Accepts shared text from any other app. 9) Accepts shared web page urls from your browser. 10) Internal browser to search and play web pages. 11) Import text files from device storage. 12) Highlights and follows the sentence currently being read, so you can follow easily along. Contact us - we'd love to hear from you. Shoot us an email to admin@speechlogger.com or visit the main menu to find our feedback form.

About

Text to Speech PDF Reader

Listen to your PDF documents with a variety of high-quality voices and languages. The app highlights words as it reads, automatically scrolls pages, and remembers your reading progress. Save and access specific text sections as highlights.

Highlights
  • Listen to PDF documents
  • Multiple high-quality voices and languages
  • Word highlighting and automatic scrolling
  • Resume reading from last position
  • Save and access text highlights
  • Crop feature to skip content
  • Sync documents across devices
Features
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Read along to enhance comprehension or just kick back and listen to any PDF. * Dozens of high-quality voices in multiple languages to choose from with additional voices available to download on your device for free. * Choose a primary and secondary voice and switch between them easily as you read. * The app will highlight words as it reads and scroll the page automatically. * The app will remember where you left off and scroll to that position automatically next time you open a document. * Select any portion of text to save it as a highlight. * Tap any of your saved highlights and the app will open the pdf and scroll to the appropriate position. * Use the crop feature to skip repeated content that you don't want the app to read. * Support for dynamic type. * Support for Dark Mode. * Save as many pdfs as you want. * Optionally sync your documents with all of your iOS/iPadOS devices. If you enjoy the app please let us know through the in-app contact form and don't forget to rate us! Thank you for trying TTS PDF. --- "TTS PDF Yearly" is an annual auto-renewable subscription for $9.99. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew up to 24 hours before your next subscription payment is due via your App Store settings page. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://bretlester.com/app_content/ttspdf_terms.html Privacy Policy: https://bretlester.com/app_content/ttspdf_privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)4 screens
Text to Speech PDF Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech PDF Reader at 4.5 against Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)'s 2.9. Text to Speech PDF Reader also leads on ratings volume (552 vs 51). Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Text to Speech PDF Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text to Speech PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech PDF Reader has 552 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)'s written reviews are positive against 46% of Text to Speech PDF Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) ships an update every 4 days, Text to Speech PDF Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) versus Text to Speech PDF Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Text Reader (TTSReader)Text to Speech PDF Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (51 ratings)4.5 (552 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews — better45.8% of reviews
Number of ratings51552 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWellSource Ltd.Bret Lester

Customer experience

Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)

All ratings51 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative49.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.8%

Text to Speech PDF Reader

All ratings552 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative49.4%

Bugs and requests

Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Text to Speech PDF Reader

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Skips paragraphs and double plays when pausing
  • Erased files without consent
  • Doesn't work with two-column text
  • Reads text backwards
  • Unable to copy/paste or open certain files
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  • Skips sentences and doesn't read column text in the correct order
  • Skips whole paragraphs
  • Glitches and gets stuck in a reading loop

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add ability to read alternate text (alttext) in PDFs
  • Improve voice quality and options
  • Add ability to organize files in folders
  • Add mobile-friendly version
  • Improve handling of scanned/column PDFs
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  • Add ability to skip headers/page numbers
  • Improve pronunciation of uncommon words

In-app purchases

None

Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Text to Speech PDF Reader

Subscriptions9
  • TTSPDF Unlimited Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • TTS PDF Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
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  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • TTS PDF Basic7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Premium Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$119.991 Year
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 Million Characters$39.99

Questions

Is Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) free?
Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Text to Speech PDF Reader free?
Text to Speech PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) or Text to Speech PDF Reader?
Text to Speech PDF Reader is rated higher. Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) averages 2.9 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Text to Speech PDF Reader averages 4.5 from 552 ratings.
Do Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) or Text to Speech PDF Reader have ads?
Neither Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) nor Text to Speech PDF Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) or Text to Speech PDF Reader?
Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) ships an update every 4 days, and Text to Speech PDF Reader every 10 days. Most recently, Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) was updated on October 1, 2026 and Text to Speech PDF Reader on October 10, 2026.

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