# Reader vs Text To Speech

The clearest difference is rating: Reader at 4.5 against Text To Speech's 3.9. Text To Speech's advantage is review sentiment (19% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Text To Speech sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 145 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Reader's written reviews are positive against 19% of Text To Speech's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, Text To Speech every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reader | Text To Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-voice-for-pdf-and-web/id1575124024/reviews)** | [3.9 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-audio-reader/id1621275140/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 103 | **145** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **18.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Warif Rishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/992104775) | [WeBrain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578514377) |

## What reviewers say

### Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-voice-for-pdf-and-web/id1575124024)

Convert PDFs and web pages into spoken audio with adjustable speech rates. Organize content into folders, import from various sources, and choose from over 50 voices in multiple languages. Enjoy background listening and personalized reading themes.

**Highlights:** PDF and website reader, Text to speech conversion, Speech rate up to 8x, Background audio playback, Unlimited folder creation, Import from web and files, 50+ voices in 35+ languages

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM WEEKLY | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PREMIUM MONTHLY | $9.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM YEARLY | $49.99 | per year |


### Text To Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-audio-reader/id1621275140)

Transform any text into spoken audio, creating personalized audiobooks from articles, books, or scanned documents. Enjoy listening in over 40 languages with customizable HD voices and reading speeds.

**Highlights:** Listen to articles, texts, or books as audio, Supports 40+ languages, Multiple HD voice options, Adjustable reading speed, Scan physical books with camera

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Aloud Reader | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Reader | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Text to Speech Reader | $5.99 | per month |
| Audio text reader | $7.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reader free?

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

### Is Text To Speech free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reader or Text To Speech?

Reader is rated higher. Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Text To Speech averages 3.9 from 145 ratings.

### Do Reader or Text To Speech have ads?

Neither Reader nor Text To Speech shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reader or Text To Speech?

Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and Text To Speech every 2 months. Most recently, Reader was updated on October 24, 2026 and Text To Speech on October 27, 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.*