Comparison

Synthy vs AI Text To Speech Voice Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Synthy

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
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Introducing Synthy — Your Ultimate Audio Books & Reading App! Do you have a mountain of documents, books, or material to read but no time? Synthy is the perfect PDF reader, text to speech tool, and voice aloud reader to save your day! Simply scan and read, upload text, document or web-link and listen to any text aloud. Whether it’s book reading, articles, or newspapers, our app reads everything for you with natural TTS voices. Key Features of Synthy: Text to Speech & Voice Reader Transform any text into audio! Use your phone’s camera to scan and read books (PDF, EPUB, DOCX, etc.), and let Synthy read text aloud like a personal audio book reader. Perfect for multitasking or book reading on the go! Realistic AI Voices for Document Reader No more robotic sounds! Enjoy voice reader technology with lifelike voices. Whether for PDF read aloud, screen reader tasks, or reading apps, Synthy adapts to your style. Adjustable Speed Reading App Customize pacing for read aloud comfort. Speed up for quick reviews or slow down to savor content—ideal for audio books and document reader needs. Type & Listen with Voice Aloud Reader Need to read text aloud from notes? Type anything, and Synthy will turn text to voice instantly. Great for students and professionals! Import Files & Web Content Import PDFs, eBooks, or links—Synthy acts as a screen reader for all formats. Even online articles become audio books with our TTS! Background Mode Keep listening while your phone is locked. A must-have for book reading fans and voice reader enthusiasts! Why Choose Synthy? More than a PDF reader or text to speech tool, Synthy is your all-in-one voice aloud reader and audio book reader. Whether for scan and read convenience, read aloud flexibility, or document reader functionality. Book reading lovers Professionals needing PDF read aloud Anyone who wants a screen reader or voice reader to speak for me effortlessly! Privacy policy: https://speechie.app/privacy.html Terms of use: https://speechie.app/terms.html Support: • Email: support@speechie.app • FAQ: https://speechie.app/faq.html

About

AI Text To Speech Voice Reader

Convert any text into natural-sounding speech with AI-powered voices. Supports various document formats and numerous languages. Ideal for messages, navigation, and reading aloud.

Highlights
  • Text to speech conversion
  • AI human-like voices
  • Document scanning and import (PDF, HTML, RTF)
  • Multi-language support
  • Character-based pricing
  • Free trial characters
Features
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Best features: 1. Instantly Transform Any Text To Speech. 2. Ideal for messages, navigation directions, translations, read out load and more. 3. You can scan your document as well as import from your Photos. Moreover import PDF, Html, Rtf or plain text. 4. With AI Voice, now your documents can be read in human-like voice. 5. There are many languages you can choose to recognize your speech including South African English, Italian, Polish, Welsh, Irish English, Icelandic, New Zealand English, Mexican Spanish, Canadian French, Turkish, British English, French, Australian English, Danish, Dutch, Arabic, Cantonese, Gulf Arabic, Castilian Spanish, Korean, Chinese Mandarin, Norwegian, German, US Spanish, Welsh English, Finnish, Japanese, Indian English, Belgian Dutch, Swedish, Romanian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, US English, Portuguese, Catalan. Don't need to buy subscriptions. We only charge by characters and provide 500 characters for trial.

Screenshots

Synthy4 screens
AI Text To Speech Voice Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AI Text To Speech Voice Reader at every 2 days against Synthy's monthly. AI Text To Speech Voice Reader also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and device support (3 vs 1). Synthy's advantage is ratings volume (385 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AI Text To Speech Voice Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Synthy ships an update monthly, AI Text To Speech Voice Reader every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Synthy versus AI Text To Speech Voice Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynthyAI Text To Speech Voice Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (385 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings385 — better9
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDating onlain, oooDo Tri

Customer experience

Synthy

All ratings384 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews300 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative15.0%

AI Text To Speech Voice Reader

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Bugs and requests

Synthy

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

AI Text To Speech Voice Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Synthy

Subscriptions7
  • Synthy Scan & Read Premium$4.997 Days
  • Endless Listening with Synthy$5.991 Month
  • Endless Listening with Synthy$9.991 Month
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  • Endless Listening with Synthy3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Three months$34.993 Months
  • 6 month premium3 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • Synthy Premium3 Days trial$79.991 Year
3 purchases

AI Text To Speech Voice Reader

One-time3
  • 100000 characters$12.99
  • 500000 characters$49.99
  • 1000000 characters$79.99

Questions

Is Synthy free?
Synthy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Text To Speech Voice Reader free?
AI Text To Speech Voice Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Synthy or AI Text To Speech Voice Reader?
AI Text To Speech Voice Reader is rated higher. Synthy averages 4.2 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while AI Text To Speech Voice Reader averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Synthy or AI Text To Speech Voice Reader have ads?
Neither Synthy nor AI Text To Speech Voice Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Synthy or AI Text To Speech Voice Reader?
Synthy ships an update monthly, and AI Text To Speech Voice Reader every 2 days. Most recently, Synthy was updated on November 3, 2026 and AI Text To Speech Voice Reader on November 3, 2026.

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