Comparison

Speecher 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

Speecher

Convert typed or scanned text into spoken audio to save time. Adjust speech rate and choose from various voices and languages. Save texts for later access.

Highlights
  • Convert typed text to audio
  • Scan text from images using camera
  • Adjust speech rate up to 2x
  • Choose comfortable voice pitch
  • Support for multiple languages
  • Save texts for later access
Features
Read full description

Save your precious time by listening instead of reading. Ever wanted to absorb information saving time but couldn't because you're reading? Now you can! With Speecher, you can listen instead of read. Scan the text you want to listen using your iOS camera, or manually type it into the app and see the magic happen: LISTEN to it! Adjust the rate speed and save time: up to 2x faster. Choose a voice that matches your ears: be comfortable while listening. Choose one of the available system voices to have a nice experience. Use the best OCR technology available with the Maximum Quality toggle enabled - improving the scanned text quality. Your texts will be SAVED, so you can go back to them anytime you want it. MAIN FEATURES: • Listen instead of reading: convert typed text to audios • Listen instead of reading: convert scanned text from camera to audios • Control rate speed: save your time by increasing rate speed and learning fast, or make it slowly to help you • Control voice pitch: make it confortable for your ears by choosing the best voice pitch for you • Choose from multiple languages: convert text from ANY language to audios • Scan text from images with the BEST OCR technology available (full members only). Terms of use / Terms of Service: https://mebena-speecher-web.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://mebena-speecher-web.web.app/privacy_policy.html

About

Text to Speech PDF Reader

Listen to PDF documents with a text-to-speech reader that highlights words as it reads. Save favorite text sections, crop unwanted content, and enjoy features like Dark Mode and dynamic type. Sync across devices for seamless reading.

Highlights
  • High-quality voices in multiple languages
  • Word highlighting and automatic page scrolling
  • Save and access highlighted text sections
  • Crop unwanted content
  • Dark Mode and dynamic type support
  • Cross-device document syncing
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

Speecher4 screens
Text to Speech PDF Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech PDF Reader at 4.5 against Speecher's 3.3. Text to Speech PDF Reader also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 5%) and ratings volume (561 vs 28). Speecher's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Speecher sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and Text to Speech PDF Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text to Speech PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech PDF Reader has 561 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Speecher's written reviews are positive against 46% of Text to Speech PDF Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speecher ships an update every 2 days, Text to Speech PDF Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Speecher versus Text to Speech PDF Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeecherText to Speech PDF Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (28 ratings)4.5 (561 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.5% of reviews45.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28561 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBernardo TeodosioBret Lester

Customer experience

Speecher

All ratings28 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive4.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative86.4%

Text to Speech PDF Reader

All ratings561 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative49.4%

Bugs and requests

Speecher

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

3 purchases

Speecher

Subscriptions2
  • FULL - Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$2.497 Days
  • FULL - Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Basic Plan$1.99
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 Speecher free?
Speecher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
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, Speecher or Text to Speech PDF Reader?
Text to Speech PDF Reader is rated higher. Speecher averages 3.3 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Text to Speech PDF Reader averages 4.5 from 561 ratings.
Do Speecher or Text to Speech PDF Reader have ads?
Neither Speecher nor Text to Speech PDF Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speecher or Text to Speech PDF Reader?
Speecher ships an update every 2 days, and Text to Speech PDF Reader every 10 days. Most recently, Speecher was updated on November 3, 2026 and Text to Speech PDF Reader on November 5, 2026.

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