Comparison

Text to Speech PDF Reader vs WhatsBuddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Text to Speech PDF Reader

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
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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

About

WhatsBuddy

Features
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1.自動回覆訊息: 24小時幫你自動回覆查詢, 非辦公時間都可以繼續做生意 2. 群發分類推廣: 一鍵立即廣發推廣, 推送最新優惠, 刷新營業額 亦可分類推廣訊息, 向不同客戶群發送針對性訊息 3. 自動推送通知: 自動出單系統, 仲會幫你提醒未付款既客人, 優化客服 4. 支援多人客服: 同時用唔同電話登入公司帳號, 集中管理客人查詢。 統一使用公司號碼, 加強公司與客人的連結

Screenshots

Text to Speech PDF Reader4 screens
WhatsBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WhatsBuddy at none against Text to Speech PDF Reader's 10. WhatsBuddy also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). Text to Speech PDF Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Text to Speech PDF Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. WhatsBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text to Speech PDF Reader ships an update every 10 days, WhatsBuddy every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Text to Speech PDF Reader versus WhatsBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText to Speech PDF ReaderWhatsBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (561 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings561 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBret LesterExcellence Power Technology Limited

Bugs and 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

WhatsBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

WhatsBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text to Speech PDF Reader free?
Text to Speech PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhatsBuddy free?
WhatsBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Text to Speech PDF Reader or WhatsBuddy have ads?
Neither Text to Speech PDF Reader nor WhatsBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text to Speech PDF Reader or WhatsBuddy?
Text to Speech PDF Reader ships an update every 10 days, and WhatsBuddy every 2 months. Most recently, Text to Speech PDF Reader was updated on October 25, 2026 and WhatsBuddy on October 25, 2026.

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