# Synthy vs Voice notebook speech to text

The clearest difference is ads: Synthy at none against Voice notebook speech to text's shown. Synthy also leads on ratings volume (385 vs 5). Voice notebook speech to text's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Synthy sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Voice notebook speech to text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Synthy against 4.2 for Voice notebook speech to text. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synthy has 385 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Synthy ships an update monthly, Voice notebook speech to text every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Synthy | Voice notebook speech to text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthy-read-aloud-doc-and-scan/id1579863833/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-notebook-speech-to-text/id6476018342/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **385** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 213 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dating onlain, ooo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503663142) | [Afroza Yasmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585124938) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Voice notebook speech to text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-notebook-speech-to-text/id6476018342)

This app converts spoken language into written text with high accuracy and supports multiple languages. It also transforms written text into natural-sounding speech, offering customizable voices and offline access for seamless productivity.

**Highlights:** Accurate speech to text transcription, Real-time transcription, Text to speech with lifelike voices, Multi-language support, Voice commands for device control, Offline access for content, Seamless integration with productivity tools

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Notebook Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice Notebook Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Voice Notebook Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Synthy free?

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

### Is Voice notebook speech to text free?

Voice notebook speech to text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Synthy or Voice notebook speech to text?

Synthy is rated higher. Synthy averages 4.2 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while Voice notebook speech to text averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Synthy or Voice notebook speech to text have ads?

Voice notebook speech to text shows ads; Synthy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Synthy or Voice notebook speech to text?

Synthy ships an update monthly, and Voice notebook speech to text every 2 weeks. Most recently, Synthy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Voice notebook speech to text on November 4, 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.*