# Proloquo vs TextAloud

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TextAloud at 100% against Proloquo's 46%. TextAloud also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Proloquo's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (148 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Proloquo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and TextAloud sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Proloquo holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proloquo has 148 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Proloquo's written reviews are positive against 100% of TextAloud's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Proloquo ships an update every 6 weeks, TextAloud weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proloquo | TextAloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proloquo/id1521978238/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textaloud-text-to-speech/id6444098619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **148** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 503 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AssistiveWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/308368167) | [Ace Centre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304772616) |

## What reviewers say

### Proloquo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proloquo/id1521978238)

This app provides an intuitive and efficient Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) solution for users of all ages. It facilitates language development and effective communication with features like quick access to words, a search function, and a unique Thinking Space for early communicators. It also offers a full keyboard with word prediction and expert guidance through an accompanying coach.

**Highlights:** Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Quick access to frequently used words, Search function for effortless word finding, Focus Mode™ for targeted word emphasis, Thinking Space™ for early communicators (iPad only), Extensive vocabulary with Related Words™, Full keyboard with word prediction, Proloquo Coach for expert guidance

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


### TextAloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textaloud-text-to-speech/id6444098619)

This app converts written text into spoken words using a variety of voices and languages. It allows users to customize reading speed, pauses, and import their own documents for audio playback. Ideal for presentations or language practice.

**Highlights:** Text-to-speech reading, 100+ languages and 400+ voices, Customizable reading speed and pauses, Import text documents, Paragraph, word, or sentence reading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Voice Allowance | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proloquo free?

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

### Is TextAloud free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Proloquo or TextAloud?

Proloquo is rated higher. Proloquo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while TextAloud averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Proloquo or TextAloud have ads?

Neither Proloquo nor TextAloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Proloquo or TextAloud?

Proloquo ships an update every 6 weeks, and TextAloud weekly. Most recently, Proloquo was updated on November 7, 2026 and TextAloud on November 3, 2026.

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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.*