# Text to speech reader vs Read Aloud

The clearest difference is rating: Read Aloud at 5.0 against Text to speech reader's 3.0. Text to speech reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Read Aloud sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Text to speech reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Read Aloud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to speech reader | Read Aloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-reader/id1515777741/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-aloud-text-to-speech/id6742852983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Budynski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451414442) | [APPSURGE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473427573) |

## What reviewers say

### Text to speech reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-reader/id1515777741)

This app reads aloud any text you provide, allowing you to relax and listen to articles, books, or emails. It supports multiple languages and offers a hands-free way to consume written content.

**Highlights:** Reads any text aloud, Multilingual support, Hands-free listening, Listen to articles and emails, Relax while consuming content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Read Aloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-aloud-text-to-speech/id6742852983)

Convert documents, ebooks, and web articles into audio. Listen while commuting or studying, with customizable voices and playback speeds. Save progress, bookmark passages, and add notes for a personalized listening experience.

**Highlights:** Supports PDFs, EPUBs, and Word documents, Choice of system or premium voices, Adjustable playback speed, Pause, resume, and navigate audio, Saves reading progress, Bookmark passages and add notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Read Aloud Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Read Aloud Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Read Aloud Premium | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to speech reader free?

Text to speech reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Read Aloud free?

Read Aloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text to speech reader or Read Aloud?

Read Aloud is rated higher. Text to speech reader averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Read Aloud averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Text to speech reader or Read Aloud have ads?

Neither Text to speech reader nor Read Aloud shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*