# Text to Speech vs Synthy

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | Synthy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-reading-apps/id1541108329/reviews)** | [4.2 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthy-read-aloud-doc-and-scan/id1579863833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **385** |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 117 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksei Metelkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611949928) | [Dating onlain, ooo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503663142) |

## What reviewers say

### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-reading-apps/id1541108329)

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.

**Highlights:** Natural sounding voices, 50+ male/female voices, 25+ languages, Read e-books aloud, Navigation voice output, Translation reading

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### Synthy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthy-read-aloud-doc-and-scan/id1579863833)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Synthy Scan & Read Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Endless Listening with Synthy | $5.99 | per month |
| Endless Listening with Synthy | $9.99 | per month |
| Endless Listening with Synthy | $12.99 | per month |
| Three months | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 month premium | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Synthy Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient text-to-speech
- 🚀 Efficient scanning and conversion
- 🔊 Natural-sounding voices
- 🔍 Versatile content support
- 🔧 Customizable reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔌 Inconsistent performance
- 📚 Limited free content access
- 🤖 Occasional mispronunciations

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues with page breaks
- Playback pauses at paragraph ends
- Inconsistent text recognition
- Subscription cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Highlight and annotate text
- Background playback with screen lock
- More language and voice options
- Improved OCR accuracy
- Easier file management and organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Is Synthy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech or Synthy?

Text to Speech is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.4 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Synthy averages 4.2 from 385 ratings.

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

Text to Speech shows ads; Synthy does not.

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

Text to Speech ships an update every 2 months, and Synthy monthly. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on November 3, 2026 and Synthy 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.*