Comparison

Text to Speech PDF Reader vs Narrify

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
Read full description

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

Narrify

Transform text, PDFs, and scanned documents into natural-sounding audiobooks. Enjoy hands-free listening with various narration styles and languages. Generate AI summaries quickly and access your audiobooks offline.

Highlights
  • Text and PDF to audiobook conversion
  • AI-powered narration
  • Multiple voice and language options
  • AI-generated summaries
  • Offline playback
  • Customizable reading speed
Features
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Give your words a voice. With Narrify, your notes, favorite passages, and stories become books you can read or listen to. Keep them together in your own library, then choose a voice and reading style to suit the moment. MAKE A BOOK FROM YOUR PAGES Start with text you type or paste, pages you scan with the camera, or a compatible PDF with the pages you choose. Review the text before saving, then shape your book as you go: edit its pages and add more later. Make it your own with a title and cover. FIND YOUR WAY TO LISTEN Expressive, formal, or relaxed: choose from the available AI voices in many languages and six reading styles to match your text. You can also choose the AI narration speed, or listen with the system voices available on your device. A LIBRARY THAT FEELS LIKE YOURS Covers take center stage, and recent books are close at hand. Saved listening progress helps you find your place again. With six visual themes, illustrated details, and light and dark appearances, you can set the mood for reading and listening. GOOD TO KNOW AI audio generation requires an internet connection and is subject to the character allowances and purchase options shown in the app. AI audio already generated and saved on your device can be played offline. System voices depend on what’s available on your device. Privacy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/75488989 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Text to Speech PDF Reader4 screens
Narrify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Narrify at 5.0 against Text to Speech PDF Reader's 4.5. Narrify also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Text to Speech PDF Reader's advantage is ratings volume (561 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Narrify sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Narrify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech PDF Reader has 561 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text to Speech PDF Reader ships an update every 10 days, Narrify every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Text to Speech PDF Reader versus Narrify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText to Speech PDF ReaderNarrify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (561 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings561 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBret LesterGiovanni Trezzi

Customer experience

Text to Speech PDF Reader

All ratings552 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative49.4%

Narrify

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Narrify

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
12 purchases

Narrify

Subscriptions2
  • Annual Subscription$4.991 Year
  • Monthly subscription$9.991 Month
One-time10
  • Add 30,000 characters$0.99
  • New Book$0.99
  • 3-day trial$2.99
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  • Add 100,000 characters$2.99
  • 5 New Books$3.99
  • Add 200,000 characters$4.99
  • Add 300,000 characters$7.99
  • Add 400,000 characters$9.99
  • Add 500,000 characters$11.99
  • Add 600,000 characters$12.99

Questions

Is Text to Speech PDF Reader free?
Text to Speech PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Narrify free?
Narrify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text to Speech PDF Reader or Narrify?
Narrify is rated higher. Text to Speech PDF Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 561 ratings, while Narrify averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Text to Speech PDF Reader or Narrify have ads?
Neither Text to Speech PDF Reader nor Narrify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text to Speech PDF Reader or Narrify?
Text to Speech PDF Reader ships an update every 10 days, and Narrify every 3 weeks. Most recently, Text to Speech PDF Reader was updated on October 25, 2026 and Narrify on October 24, 2026.

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