Podtxt vs aidio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Podtxt
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Introducing podtxt, the ultimate smart listening application that turns any text article on the web into an engaging audio experience. Perfect for the knowledge seeker on the go, podtxt is your portal to a world where education meets convenience, and language barriers vanish. Whether youβre a busy professional, a curious learner, a safe driver, or someone who learns differently, podtxt is crafted to transform the way you absorb information. Install podtxt now, and step into a world of auditory learning tailored just for you. DIVE INTO DIGITAL READING, WITHOUT THE READING With podtxt, dive into the depths of the internet's knowledge without ever looking at a screen. Tap into any article across the web and listen to it as you would your favorite podcast. YOUR NEWSPAPER, ALREADY THERE The publications you follow post their articles on podtxt, picked for you. No link to paste, no waiting: open and listen. LISTEN WHILE YOU DRIVE podtxt works with CarPlay: articles arrive on the car screen ready to play, and the list refreshes on its own. When you get in, what's new is already there. LANGUAGE NO LONGER A BARRIER The app transcends language limitations, allowing you to listen to any article in your own language, making comprehension instantaneous and learning more natural. DISCOVER THROUGH COMMUNITY Follow friends and influencers within the app to discover what theyβre listening to. Expand your horizons with communal knowledge sharing. ACCESSIBLE LEARNING FOR ALL podtxt offers a lifeline for those with dyslexia, providing an alternative way to access written content without the strain, supporting a diverse range of learning preferences. Your journey towards smarter, more flexible, and inclusive learning begins here. With podtxt, each word is a step on the path to knowledge. Ready to listen? Download podtxt today.
aidio
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With aidio you can easily convert text to speech or transcribe audio using advanced audio AI systems. To do this, aidio provides a simple and powerful interface that connects to your accounts on AI services such as OpenAI, Play.HT and Elevenlabs. Just enter your API keys from your services' profile pages and you're ready to go. - Connect to multiple services and easily switch between them to find the best results and voices for your copy. - Take advantage of each service's growing voice catalogue and quality or speed options. - Use your current plans (free or paid) of your services and save yourself from yet another app subscription. - Transcribe audio from an audio or video file and export the result as plain text, json or a subtitle file. +++ Important: aidio does not offer AI services itself, it lets you connect to 3rd party services +++ To use aidio, you must provide data from your accounts on AI services such as OpenAI, Play.HT and Elevenlabs. You can find the neccessary API keys in your services' profile pages. Links are provided in aidio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Podtxt at Free against aidio's $4.99. aidio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown).
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Podtxt is free to download; aidio costs $4.99 up front. Podtxt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.90 per 7 days. aidio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Podtxt ships an update every 3 months, aidio every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Podtxt | aidio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $4.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ampera SA | Christian Mayr |
In-app purchases
Podtxt
- Weekly with Trial Subscription$6.907 Days
- Weekly Subscription$6.907 Days
- Yearly Subscription$89.001 Year
aidio
No in-app purchases









