# Block Ads vs TTSReader Text to Speech

The clearest difference is rating: Block Ads at 4.0 against TTSReader Text to Speech's 3.0. Block Ads also leads on ratings volume (653 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Ads sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TTSReader Text to Speech sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Ads holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Ads has 653 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Block Ads ships an update every 2 months, TTSReader Text to Speech monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Ads | TTSReader Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (653 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-ads-web-browser-safe/id1562993894/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttsreader-text-to-speech/id6790834349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **653** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 272 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CleverAI Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847800784) | [WellSource Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033127659) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Ads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-ads-web-browser-safe/id1562993894)

This app enhances your browsing experience by blocking intrusive advertisements and pop-ups across websites and video platforms. It also provides advanced privacy protection by preventing trackers from collecting your data, ensuring a cleaner, faster, and more secure online journey.

**Highlights:** Safari ads blocker, Ad-Free YTube, Block tracking, Block ads by region, Block adult sites, Custom block/allow lists, Hide article comments

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adblock Pro - Content Blocker | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Adblock Pro - Blocker | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Adblock Pro - Content Blocker | $5.99 | per month |
| Adblock Pro - Content Blocker | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN Master - Safe Browsing | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Adblock Pro - Content Blocker | $8.99 | per month |
| Adblock Pro - Blocker | $8.99 | per month |
| VPN Pro - Private Network | $12.99 | per month |
| Adblock Pro - Ultimate | $34.99 | per year |
| Adblock Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| VPN Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Adblock Premium Onetime | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Blocks ads completely
- 💯 Amazing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't block ads
- 💰 Paywall for ad blocking
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🚫 False advertising about being free
- 🤖 Suspicious 5-star reviews

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Breaks web browsing functionality
- Duplicate content on web pages

**Requested features**

- Change age requirement
- Improve cancellation process


### TTSReader Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttsreader-text-to-speech/id6790834349)

Listen to written content on the go with a text-to-speech reader. Access curated documents, personal files, and web pages, with options to create audio clips and podcasts. Enjoy offline playback and customizable reading experiences.

**Highlights:** Text-to-speech conversion, Offline playback support, CarPlay integration, Audio clip creation, Document summarization, Customizable reading themes, Pronunciation dictionary

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TTSReader Premium | $10.99 | per month |
| TTSReader Premium - Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Million Extra Credits Booster | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Ads free?

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

### Is TTSReader Text to Speech free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Block Ads or TTSReader Text to Speech?

Block Ads is rated higher. Block Ads averages 4.0 out of 5 from 653 ratings, while TTSReader Text to Speech averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Block Ads or TTSReader Text to Speech have ads?

Neither Block Ads nor TTSReader Text to Speech shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block Ads or TTSReader Text to Speech?

Block Ads ships an update every 2 months, and TTSReader Text to Speech monthly. Most recently, Block Ads was updated on October 16, 2026 and TTSReader Text to Speech on October 8, 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.*