Comparison

Text Reader Narrator vs Audify read aloud web browser

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

Head to head
About

Text Reader Narrator

Convert any text, document, or scanned image into natural-sounding audio. Supports over 40 languages and offers background playback with highlighting. Export narrations as audio files.

Highlights
  • Text-to-speech conversion
  • Import PDF, DOCX, EPUB, TXT
  • Camera OCR for scanned text
  • Background playback
  • Word-by-word highlighting
  • Export audio to M4A
  • Supports 40+ languages
Features
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Text Reader Narrator is the most powerful text-to-speech app on the App Store. Convert any text, document, or scanned image into natural-sounding audio with one tap. WHAT'S NEW IN v4.2.0 - Import PDF, DOCX, EPUB and TXT files directly from the Files app - Camera OCR: Point your camera at any text and listen instantly - Background Playback with Control Center integration - Word-by-word karaoke highlighting as you listen - Export narrations to M4A audio files - Home Screen Widget and Dynamic Island support - Improved HD voices across 40+ languages KEY FEATURES Read Any Text Aloud Paste text, import documents, or scan with your camera. Text Reader Narrator supports PDF, DOCX, EPUB, TXT, and web articles. Every word is read aloud with natural, high-quality voices. 40+ Languages and Voices Choose from dozens of voices in over 40 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and Arabic. Premium HD voices sound remarkably natural. Listen Anywhere Play in the background while you work, exercise, or commute. Full Control Center and lock screen controls. Connect to Bluetooth speakers, AirPods, or CarPlay. Word-by-Word Highlighting Follow along as each word is highlighted in real time. Adjust reading speed from 0.5x to 3x. Perfect for studying, language learning, and accessibility. Export Audio Save any narration as an M4A audio file. Build your personal audiobook library. Share audio files with friends or listen offline. Camera OCR Point your camera at a book, sign, menu, or any printed text. Our OCR engine recognizes text instantly and reads it aloud. Great for people with visual impairments. Widget and Dynamic Island Access your recent texts from the Home Screen widget. See playback controls on the Dynamic Island while multitasking. FREE TO USE Get 1,000 free characters every day. Watch a short video for 500 extra characters. Subscribe for unlimited access with no ads. Text Reader Narrator is perfect for: - Students studying textbooks and articles - Professionals listening to documents on the go - Language learners improving pronunciation - People with dyslexia or visual impairments - Anyone who prefers listening over reading Download now and turn any text into audio. Terms & Condition: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/terms-condition/ Privacy Policy: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/

About

Audify read aloud web browser

This app combines a web browser with text-to-speech capabilities, allowing you to listen to web pages, PDFs, and ePubs. It offers features like adjustable reading speed, multiple voices, and eye-care modes to enhance your reading experience.

Highlights
  • Read aloud web pages (HTML)
  • Read aloud eBooks (ePub, PDF)
  • Adjustable speech rate and voices
  • Night mode and blue light filter
  • Font size adjustment
  • Sleep timer
  • Download and import files
Features
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Audify is a text to speech app, web browser and PDF, ePub reader app. Audify can read aloud (TTS) web page text (HTML) and eBooks (ePub and PDF), whether it is news, novels, stories, or articles. Audify is designed to save your time and energy, and also protect your eyes. You can listen to the web page content while doing other things, such as commuting or doing exercises. You can learn more and get more knowledge. It can be switched to night mode, blue light filter mode, and the brightness can be dimmed. Font size can also be changed to become very large. It can translate languages, search in page, sleep timer (sleep story) and it has a couple of other useful features. Features: * Read aloud (text to speech, TTS) eBooks (ePub and PDF) * Read aloud (text to speech, TTS) web page text (HTML) * Different voices can be selected * Translate * Adjustable speech rate. Learn English and other languages (Spanish, German, French, etc.) * New webpage tabs are displayed at the top of the screen * Blue light filter mode * Night mode * Adjustable screen brightness * User-defined bookmark categories * Font size can be enlarged or reduced * Search in page * Share URL and files with this APP from other apps * Download files * Import files from iCloud and folders * Sleep timer (sleep story) * Choose search engines * Bold text * Full screen * Hide web page pictures It can read aloud eBooks (ePub and PDF format). It supports PDF format that has pure text. It doesn't support photoed PDF, or image editor exported PDF files. Conveniently download ePub and PDF files from websites and read them aloud. Q:How to start reading aloud in the middle of a page? A:(1)Scroll the web page to the position you want to read, and press the play button. Or (2)Double click the paragraph you want to read (You can enable this feature in the Audify settings page.) Audify can read aloud from there. Q: It cannot read aloud when I use it for the first time. A: You can: 1. Swipe to close the app and reopen it, 2. Try a new web page, 3. Choose a different voice for reading aloud, 4. Reboot the phone, 5. Restore the phone to factory settings . Usually after doing the first step it will return to normal. Q: After the app is updated, an abnormal situation occurs. A: You can: 1. Swipe to close the app and reopen it, 2. Reboot the phone, 3. Remove the app and download it again. Usually after doing the first step, it can return to normal. If you encounter a strange situation, please write to let us know. To be able to provide long-term maintenance and updates, Audify needs more users. If you like Audify, please 1. give a five star rating, 2. write a review 3. share 4. buy developer a cup of coffee 5. remove ads. We need your support. Thank you!

Screenshots

Text Reader Narrator4 screens
Audify read aloud web browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audify read aloud web browser at 75% against Text Reader Narrator's 25%. Audify read aloud web browser also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (108 vs 31). 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. Text Reader Narrator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Audify read aloud web browser sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audify read aloud web browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 108 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Text Reader Narrator's written reviews are positive against 75% of Audify read aloud web browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Reader Narrator ships an update every 3 months, Audify read aloud web browser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Text Reader Narrator versus Audify read aloud web browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Reader NarratorAudify read aloud web browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (31 ratings)4.6 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31108 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGrima HdezTangerine Software House

Customer experience

Text Reader Narrator

All ratings31 ratings
Positive74.2%
Neutral9.7%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Audify read aloud web browser

All ratings108 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral11.9%
Negative13.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Text Reader Narrator

Subscriptions3
  • TTS PRO week sub3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • TTS & STT PRO mounth sub$0.991 Month
  • TTS PRO yearly sub$34.991 Year
6 purchases

Audify read aloud web browser

One-time6
  • Buy developer a cup of coffee$0.99
  • Buy developer a cup of coffee$2.99
  • Buy developer a cup of coffee$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Remove Banner Ads$19.99
  • Buy developer a cup of coffee$29.99
  • Buy developer a cup of coffee$99.99

Questions

Is Text Reader Narrator free?
Text Reader Narrator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audify read aloud web browser free?
Audify read aloud web browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text Reader Narrator or Audify read aloud web browser?
Audify read aloud web browser is rated higher. Text Reader Narrator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Audify read aloud web browser averages 4.6 from 108 ratings.
Do Text Reader Narrator or Audify read aloud web browser have ads?
Both Text Reader Narrator and Audify read aloud web browser show ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Reader Narrator or Audify read aloud web browser?
Text Reader Narrator ships an update every 3 months, and Audify read aloud web browser every 2 months. Most recently, Text Reader Narrator was updated on October 5, 2026 and Audify read aloud web browser on September 27, 2026.

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