Comparison

Synthy vs Screen2Speech

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

Screen2Speech

Convert PDF files and pasted text into spoken audio. Listen to documents, articles, or any text content with easy playback controls. The app continues reading even when you navigate away or switch apps.

Highlights
  • Convert PDF to audio
  • Paste text for audio output
  • Background audio playback
  • Pause and play audio
  • Supports numerous languages
  • No data storage
Features
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Screen2Speech is the easiest way to get spoken audio from PDF files and text. Paste a link to a PDF file, upload a PDF from your Files, or paste text in. Then let the app read to you. Screen2Speech lets you pause and play your audio content as you need to. Feel free to navigate away from the app; the app will keep talking to you! Tip: if your iPhone is connected over Bluetooth to, for example your Mac laptop, then you can copy on your laptop and paste it directly in the app. Rest assured that Screen2Speech does not store any of your data. Screen2Speech supports the following languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, Bengali, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English (US), English (UK), Spanish, Estonian, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Croatian, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Lithuanian, Latvian, Marathi, Malay, Burmese, Norwegian, Dutch, Punjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Sindhi, Slovak, Slovenian, Serbian, Swedish, Swahili, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Yiddish, and Chinese.

Screenshots

Synthy4 screens
Screen2Speech1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Synthy at 81% against Screen2Speech's 0%. Synthy also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (384 vs 3). Screen2Speech's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Screen2Speech asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen2Speech holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synthy has 384 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Synthy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Screen2Speech's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Synthy ships an update monthly, Screen2Speech every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Synthy versus Screen2Speech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynthyScreen2Speech
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (384 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings384 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDating onlain, oooAnthony Klausing

Customer experience

Synthy

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

Screen2Speech

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Screen2Speech

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
None

Screen2Speech

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Synthy free?
Synthy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen2Speech free?
Screen2Speech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Synthy or Screen2Speech?
Screen2Speech is rated higher. Synthy averages 4.2 out of 5 from 384 ratings, while Screen2Speech averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Synthy or Screen2Speech have ads?
Neither Synthy nor Screen2Speech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Synthy or Screen2Speech?
Synthy ships an update monthly, and Screen2Speech every 6 months. Most recently, Synthy was updated on September 20, 2026 and Screen2Speech on June 8, 2026.

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