# Text to Speech PDF Reader vs Audify read aloud web browser

The clearest difference is monetization model: Audify read aloud web browser at free with in-app purchases against Text to Speech PDF Reader's subscription. Audify read aloud web browser also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 44%). Text to Speech PDF Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 Audify read aloud web browser sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Text to Speech PDF Reader against 4.6 for Audify read aloud web browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech PDF Reader has 552 ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Text to Speech PDF Reader's written reviews are positive against 75% of Audify read aloud web browser's.

Text to Speech PDF Reader ships an update every 10 days, Audify read aloud web browser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech PDF Reader | Audify read aloud web browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-pdf-reader/id1519637964/reviews) | **[4.6 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audify-read-aloud-web-browser/id1551265244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **552** | 108 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bret Lester](https://appshunter.io/developer/917672169) | [Tangerine Software House](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551265246) |

## 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


### Audify read aloud web browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audify-read-aloud-web-browser/id1551265244)

This app combines a web browser with text-to-speech capabilities, allowing you to listen to web pages, PDFs, and ePubs. It offers features like adjustable reading speed, multiple voices, and eye-care modes to enhance your reading experience.

**Highlights:** Read aloud web pages (HTML), Read aloud eBooks (ePub, PDF), Adjustable speech rate and voices, Night mode and blue light filter, Font size adjustment, Sleep timer, Download and import files

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy developer a cup of coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy developer a cup of coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy developer a cup of coffee | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy developer a cup of coffee | $29.99 | one-time |
| Buy developer a cup of coffee | $99.99 | one-time |


## 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 Audify read aloud web browser free?

Audify read aloud web browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech PDF Reader or Audify read aloud web browser?

Audify read aloud web browser is rated higher. Text to Speech PDF Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 552 ratings, while Audify read aloud web browser averages 4.6 from 108 ratings.

### Do Text to Speech PDF Reader or Audify read aloud web browser have ads?

Audify read aloud web browser shows ads; Text to Speech PDF Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text to Speech PDF Reader or Audify read aloud web browser?

Text to Speech PDF Reader ships an update every 10 days, and Audify read aloud web browser every 2 months. Most recently, Text to Speech PDF Reader was updated on September 23, 2026 and Audify read aloud web browser on September 18, 2026.

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