Text to Speech vs Synthy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Text to Speech
This app converts text into natural-sounding speech using a variety of voices and languages. It can read aloud content from e-books, navigation apps, translations, and more, enhancing accessibility and convenience.
- Natural sounding voices
- 50+ male/female voices
- 25+ languages
- Read e-books aloud
- Navigation voice output
- Translation reading
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Get the most natural sounding voices for messages, navigation directions, translations, and more. Classic Text To Speech Engine, in combination with our 50+ male/female voices portfolio of 25+ languages, allows you to read aloud texts from your e-book, navigation, translation and other apps. About Subscription The app contains weekly subscription at price $3.99. • 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 • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • 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://sites.google.com/view/alexapps/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/alexapps/privacy-policy
Synthy
Transform documents, books, and web content into audio with advanced text-to-speech technology. Scan physical documents or import digital files and listen to them read aloud with natural-sounding AI voices. Adjust playback speed and enjoy background listening for a seamless audio experience.
- Scan and read documents
- Text to speech with AI voices
- Adjustable reading speed
- Import files and web links
- Background listening mode
- Type and listen functionality
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Introducing Synthy — Your Ultimate Audio Books & Reading App! Do you have a mountain of documents, books, or material to read but no time? Synthy is the perfect PDF reader, text to speech tool, and voice aloud reader to save your day! Simply scan and read, upload text, document or web-link and listen to any text aloud. Whether it’s book reading, articles, or newspapers, our app reads everything for you with natural TTS voices. Key Features of Synthy: Text to Speech & Voice Reader Transform any text into audio! Use your phone’s camera to scan and read books (PDF, EPUB, DOCX, etc.), and let Synthy read text aloud like a personal audio book reader. Perfect for multitasking or book reading on the go! Realistic AI Voices for Document Reader No more robotic sounds! Enjoy voice reader technology with lifelike voices. Whether for PDF read aloud, screen reader tasks, or reading apps, Synthy adapts to your style. Adjustable Speed Reading App Customize pacing for read aloud comfort. Speed up for quick reviews or slow down to savor content—ideal for audio books and document reader needs. Type & Listen with Voice Aloud Reader Need to read text aloud from notes? Type anything, and Synthy will turn text to voice instantly. Great for students and professionals! Import Files & Web Content Import PDFs, eBooks, or links—Synthy acts as a screen reader for all formats. Even online articles become audio books with our TTS! Background Mode Keep listening while your phone is locked. A must-have for book reading fans and voice reader enthusiasts! Why Choose Synthy? More than a PDF reader or text to speech tool, Synthy is your all-in-one voice aloud reader and audio book reader. Whether for scan and read convenience, read aloud flexibility, or document reader functionality. Book reading lovers Professionals needing PDF read aloud Anyone who wants a screen reader or voice reader to speak for me effortlessly! Privacy policy: https://speechie.app/privacy.html Terms of use: https://speechie.app/terms.html Support: • Email: support@speechie.app • FAQ: https://speechie.app/faq.html
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Verdict
Text to Speech and Synthy both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Synthy's written reviews are positive against 26% of Text to Speech's. Synthy also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Text to Speech's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Text to Speech sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Synthy sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Text to Speech holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synthy has 385 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Text to Speech's written reviews are positive against 81% of Synthy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Text to Speech ships an update every 2 months, Synthy monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Text to Speech | Synthy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (58 ratings) — better | 4.2 (385 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | 81.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 58 | 385 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 213 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksei Metelkin | Dating onlain, ooo |
Customer experience
Text to Speech
Synthy
Bugs and requests
Text to Speech
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Synthy
Reported bugs
4 issues- Scanning issues with page breaks
- Playback pauses at paragraph ends
- Inconsistent text recognition
- Subscription cancellation problems
Requested features
5 requests- Highlight and annotate text
- Background playback with screen lock
- More language and voice options
- Improved OCR accuracy
- Easier file management and organization
In-app purchases
Text to Speech
- Weekly subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
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- Yearly subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
Synthy
- Synthy Scan & Read Premium$4.997 Days
- Endless Listening with Synthy$5.991 Month
- Endless Listening with Synthy$9.991 Month
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- Endless Listening with Synthy3 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Three months$34.993 Months
- 6 month premium3 Days trial$49.996 Months
- Synthy Premium3 Days trial$79.991 Year
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