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

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) | Text to Speech PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-text-reader-ttsreader/id1493463248/reviews) | **[4.5 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-pdf-reader/id1519637964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **552** |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 45.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 52 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WellSource Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033127659) | [Bret Lester](https://appshunter.io/developer/917672169) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-text-reader-ttsreader/id1493463248)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Text to Speech PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-pdf-reader/id1519637964)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TTSPDF Unlimited Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TTS PDF Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| TTS PDF Basic | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| 1 Million Characters | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and works
- 🚀 Saving my life
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 🚀 Awesome app
- 🚀 Turns my PDFs to Audio Books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not read alternate text
- 🐛 Not reading clear anymore
- 🐛 Rubbish
- 🐛 Garbage
- 🐛 Crashed every time I opened it

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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