# SpeakMe vs Speechy text to speech reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SpeakMe at 50% against Speechy text to speech reader's 0%. SpeakMe also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Speechy text to speech reader's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (113 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeakMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Speechy text to speech reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speechy text to speech reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speechy text to speech reader has 113 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of SpeakMe's written reviews are positive against 0% of Speechy text to speech reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeakMe | Speechy text to speech reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakme-audio-text-reader/id1572480202/reviews) | **[4.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechy-text-to-speech-reader/id1585406765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 320 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [XARISA MEDIA LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561470005) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeakMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakme-audio-text-reader/id1572480202)

This app transforms written content like books and articles into audio, allowing you to listen at accelerated speeds. It supports numerous languages and offers personalized listening experiences to enhance comprehension and save time.

**Highlights:** Convert text to audio, Listen to articles and PDFs, Adjustable reading speed up to 900 WPM, HD voices and 50+ languages, Interactive reading interface, Import text from various sources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Year | $39.99 | per year |


### Speechy text to speech reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechy-text-to-speech-reader/id1585406765)

Convert any text into spoken word with this AI-powered voice synthesizer. Listen to content from documents, websites, or even images, and export audio files for later. It works offline, ensuring your privacy and boosting productivity by allowing multitasking.

**Highlights:** AI-powered voice synthesis, Over 50 voices in 36 languages, Scan text from images, Import from documents and websites, Export audio files, Offline functionality, Productivity boost

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speechy Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Speechy Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeakMe free?

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

### Is Speechy text to speech reader free?

Speechy text to speech reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpeakMe or Speechy text to speech reader?

Speechy text to speech reader is rated higher. SpeakMe averages 1.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Speechy text to speech reader averages 4.5 from 113 ratings.

### Do SpeakMe or Speechy text to speech reader have ads?

Neither SpeakMe nor Speechy text to speech reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpeakMe or Speechy text to speech reader?

SpeakMe ships an update weekly, and Speechy text to speech reader weekly. Most recently, SpeakMe was updated on October 2, 2026 and Speechy text to speech reader on October 10, 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.*