# Readlax vs Text to Speech Reader

Readlax and Text to Speech Reader both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Readlax's written reviews are positive against 62% of Text to Speech Reader's. Text to Speech Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (206 vs 55). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readlax sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Text to Speech Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. 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 Readlax against 4.6 for Text to Speech Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 206 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Readlax's written reviews are positive against 62% of Text to Speech Reader's.

Readlax ships an update monthly, Text to Speech Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readlax | Text to Speech Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlax-brain-productivity/id1529149313/reviews) | **[4.6 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-reader-oriole/id1663215527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 65 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Readlax, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529149315) | [Oriole AI Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663215529) |

## What reviewers say

### Readlax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readlax-brain-productivity/id1529149313)

Enhance cognitive skills with a suite of tools including memory games, speed reading exercises, and a habit tracker. Improve focus, learn touch typing, and organize knowledge with smart note-taking features.

**Highlights:** Habit tracker, Memory games, Speed reading exercises, Smart note-taking, Focus timer, Touch typing training

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readlax PRO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| $5.99/month Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Readlax PRO Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Readlax PRO Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Readlax for Life, billed once | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🧠 Effective brain training games
- 💡 Variety of exercises (memory, focus, reading speed)
- 📈 Progress tracking feature
- ✨ Clean and organized layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Trial period confusion/unexpected charges
- 🤔 Instructions can be confusing sometimes
- 🔄 Repetitive exercises over time
- 💰 Perceived high subscription costs
- 📱 Some users experienced issues with app functionality on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- Trial period confusion leading to unexpected charges
- Difficulty understanding game stages/instructions
- Visual clarity issues with text/background colors
- Specific game glitches (e.g., Memory Number marking correct answers as incorrect)
- App not working well on iPhone for one user

**Requested features**

- Improve UI for better navigation
- Add more game variety to reduce repetitiveness
- Include a 'How to use the app' section
- Add social media sharing for scores
- Improve visibility of text in certain games


### Text to Speech Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-reader-oriole/id1663215527)

Transform written content into engaging audio with an AI-powered tool. Scan documents, articles, or notes with your camera or by pasting text, and have it read aloud in various languages. Enhance learning and productivity on the go.

**Highlights:** AI-powered text-to-speech, Camera text capture, Dictation for notes, Multilingual support (93 languages), Adjustable speech speed, Webpage link to audio conversion, Unlimited snapshot library

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oriole AI Premium | $24.99 | per month |
| Oriole AI Premium | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readlax free?

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

### Is Text to Speech Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readlax or Text to Speech Reader?

Text to Speech Reader is rated higher. Readlax averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Text to Speech Reader averages 4.6 from 206 ratings.

### Do Readlax or Text to Speech Reader have ads?

Neither Readlax nor Text to Speech Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readlax or Text to Speech Reader?

Readlax ships an update monthly, and Text to Speech Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, Readlax was updated on November 3, 2026 and Text to Speech Reader on November 11, 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.*