# Speech Central vs Text to Speech

The clearest difference is update cadence: Speech Central at every 3 weeks against Text to Speech's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speech Central sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Text to Speech sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speech Central ships an update every 3 weeks, Text to Speech every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech Central | Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (311 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-central-read-out-loud/id1538287963/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **311** | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 92 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ADAPPS SOFTWARE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240972162) | [Reva Desai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780266324) |

## What reviewers say

### Speech Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-central-read-out-loud/id1538287963)

This app converts text into high-quality audio using advanced AI TTS and T2S technology. It functions as a book reader, voice aloud reader, screen reader, and can even scan physical pages to read them aloud. Enjoy customizable reading speeds and support for numerous languages and accents.

**Highlights:** Text-to-speech conversion, AI-powered natural voices, Book reader functionality, Screen reader support, Scan physical pages to audio, Customizable reading speed, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text to speech 1 Week Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to speech 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to speech 6 Months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Text to speech Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Text to speech 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium Trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Text to speech reader 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Read Aloud & TTS Premium | $27.99 | per 6 months |
| Text to speech 3 Months | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Text to speech reader 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Speechy Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Month | $49.99 | per year |
| Speechy Premium (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Text to speech 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $69.99 | per year |


### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-reader/id6738470609)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speech Central free?

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

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Do Speech Central or Text to Speech have ads?

Neither Speech Central nor Text to Speech shows ads.

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

Speech Central ships an update every 3 weeks, and Text to Speech every 5 months. Most recently, Speech Central was updated on October 27, 2026 and Text to Speech on September 12, 2026.

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