Comparison

Text Reader Narrator vs TTS

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 reads text out loud with the voices installed on your iPhone. Paste or type text, import text files and web pages, and listen with word-by-word highlighting. No account, no sign-up. Works offline once a voice is installed. WHAT IT DOES • Reads text aloud with word highlighting; Pause keeps your place • Imports TXT files and web pages (URL) for free; PDF, Word (.docx) and ePub (text only) with PRO • Scans printed pages with the camera (PRO) • Document library with Continue Reading and smart playlists • Speech to text: dictate and get the text back (iPhone microphone, device language) • Exports a narration as an M4A file (PRO) • Any voice installed on your iPhone, with speed, pitch and volume sliders FREE AND PRO Free, with ads: 5,000 characters a day, plus 2,000 for each short video you watch, up to 5 a day. PRO (subscription or one-time purchase) removes the ads and the daily limit, and unlocks PDF, Word and ePub import, camera scan, M4A export and reading fonts. GOOD TO KNOW • The voices are the ones built into iOS; you can download more in iOS Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content. The app has no AI or cloud voices. • PDF import reads the text layer only. • Lock screen controls work for playback started from Documents or playlists, not from the Reader. Terms of Use: https://masaapps360.com/tts-1501312978/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://masaapps360.com/tts-1501312978/privacy/

About

TTS

This application converts written text into spoken audio with ease. It features a simple interface for managing text input and offers controls for speech speed, pitch, and volume. Users can also save their converted audio as WAV files.

Highlights
  • Text to speech conversion
  • Adjustable speed, pitch, and volume
  • Save audio as WAV files
  • Text paste function
  • File sharing capability
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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TTS - Text to Speech app that quickly and easily converts text to speech TTS - Text to Speech app allows you to easily convert text to speech. Anyone can use it easily thanks to its simple interface and usage. characteristic: - Simple interface : You can add, edit, and manage your to-do list with a clean and intuitive UI. - Convenient to use : It's so easy that you don't need a manual, but it includes all useful functions. - Save file : You can save the text as a WAV file. -Other features : : Text paste function : File sharing function : Speed, pitch, and volume control functions Convert text to voice files with the TTS - Text to Speech app. This is a convenient TTS app that is simple and convenient to use.

Screenshots

Text Reader Narrator4 screens
TTS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TTS at none against Text Reader Narrator's 4. Text Reader Narrator's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. TTS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Text Reader Narrator against 4.0 for TTS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Text Reader Narrator's written reviews are positive against 25% of TTS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Reader Narrator ships an update every 6 weeks, TTS every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Text Reader Narrator versus TTS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText Reader NarratorTTS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (32 ratings) — better4.0 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings32 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrima HdezHUJIN SHIN

Customer experience

Text Reader Narrator

All ratings32 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral9.4%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative53.8%

TTS

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Text Reader Narrator

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • TTS Plus Lifetime$14.99
None

TTS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text Reader Narrator free?
Text Reader Narrator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TTS free?
TTS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Text Reader Narrator or TTS?
Text Reader Narrator is rated higher. Text Reader Narrator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while TTS averages 4.0 from 14 ratings.
Do Text Reader Narrator or TTS have ads?
Both Text Reader Narrator and TTS show ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Reader Narrator or TTS?
Text Reader Narrator ships an update every 6 weeks, and TTS every 3 months. Most recently, Text Reader Narrator was updated on November 3, 2026 and TTS on November 3, 2026.

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