# Speech vs Synthy

The clearest difference is rating: Synthy at 4.2 against Speech's 3.7. Synthy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (385 vs 9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speech sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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.

Synthy holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synthy has 385 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Speech ships an update every 2 months, Synthy monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech | Synthy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-flow-text-to-speech/id1564560207/reviews) | **[4.2 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthy-read-aloud-doc-and-scan/id1579863833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **385** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikita Chizhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564560209) | [Dating onlain, ooo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503663142) |

## What reviewers say

### Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-flow-text-to-speech/id1564560207)

Convert any text into user-friendly audio for enhanced productivity. Download articles, enjoy real-time multilingual playback, and pick up where you left off. Supports various text formats.

**Highlights:** Download articles and topics, Real-time multilingual playback, Resume playback, Favorite list support, Configurable UI, Parses .txt, .rtf, .epub formats

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speech-Flow Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Speech-Flow Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


### 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 Speech free?

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, Speech or Synthy?

Synthy is rated higher. Speech averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Synthy averages 4.2 from 385 ratings.

### Do Speech or Synthy have ads?

Speech shows ads; Synthy does not.

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

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

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