# Text to Speech PDF Reader vs Read Out Loud Reader

The clearest difference is monetization model: Read Out Loud Reader at free with in-app purchases against Text to Speech PDF Reader's subscription. Text to Speech PDF Reader's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech PDF Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Read Out Loud Reader sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text to Speech PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 561 and 311 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Text to Speech PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 14% of Read Out Loud Reader's.

Text to Speech PDF Reader ships an update every 10 days, Read Out Loud Reader monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech PDF Reader | Read Out Loud Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (561 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-pdf-reader/id1519637964/reviews)** | [4.3 (311 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-out-loud-reader-speechy/id1538287963/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **561** | 311 |
| Positive reviews | **45.8% of reviews** | 14.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bret Lester](https://appshunter.io/developer/917672169) | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) |

## What reviewers say

### Text to Speech PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-pdf-reader/id1519637964)

Listen to your PDF documents with a variety of high-quality voices and languages. The app highlights words as it reads, automatically scrolls pages, and remembers your reading progress. Save and access specific text sections as highlights.

**Highlights:** Listen to PDF documents, Multiple high-quality voices and languages, Word highlighting and automatic scrolling, Resume reading from last position, Save and access text highlights, Crop feature to skip content, Sync documents across devices

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TTSPDF Unlimited Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TTS PDF Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| TTS PDF Basic | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| 1 Million Characters | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and works
- 🚀 Saving my life
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 🚀 Awesome app
- 🚀 Turns my PDFs to Audio Books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not read alternate text
- 🐛 Not reading clear anymore
- 🐛 Rubbish
- 🐛 Garbage
- 🐛 Crashed every time I opened it

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Read Out Loud Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-out-loud-reader-speechy/id1538287963)

This app converts text into high-quality audio using advanced AI TTS and T2S technology. It functions as a book reader, voice aloud reader, screen reader, and can even scan physical pages to read them aloud. Enjoy customizable reading speeds and support for numerous languages and accents.

**Highlights:** Text-to-speech conversion, AI-powered natural voices, Book reader functionality, Screen reader support, Scan physical pages to audio, Customizable reading speed, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text to speech 1 Week Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to speech 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to speech 6 Months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Text to speech Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Text to speech 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Text to speech reader 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Read Aloud & TTS Premium | $27.99 | per 6 months |
| Text to speech 3 Months | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Text to speech reader 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Speechy Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Month | $49.99 | per year |
| Speechy Premium (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Text to speech 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech PDF Reader free?

Text to Speech PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Read Out Loud Reader free?

Read Out Loud Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech PDF Reader or Read Out Loud Reader?

Text to Speech PDF Reader is rated higher. Text to Speech PDF Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 561 ratings, while Read Out Loud Reader averages 4.3 from 311 ratings.

### Do Text to Speech PDF Reader or Read Out Loud Reader have ads?

Neither Text to Speech PDF Reader nor Read Out Loud Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text to Speech PDF Reader or Read Out Loud Reader?

Text to Speech PDF Reader ships an update every 10 days, and Read Out Loud Reader monthly. Most recently, Text to Speech PDF Reader was updated on November 3, 2026 and Read Out Loud Reader on November 3, 2026.

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