# Synthy vs Text to Voice

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Voice at 5.0 against Synthy's 4.2. Text to Voice also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Synthy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Synthy sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Text to Voice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text to Voice 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 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Synthy's written reviews are positive against 50% of Text to Voice's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Synthy ships an update monthly, Text to Voice every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Synthy | Text to Voice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (384 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synthy-read-aloud-doc-and-scan/id1579863833/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-voice-text-reader/id6563138798/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **384** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 213 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dating onlain, ooo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503663142) | [Luiz Santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130097167) |

## 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


### Text to Voice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-voice-text-reader/id6563138798)

Instantly convert any text into speech with this app. Listen to books, study materials, or religious texts on the go. Customize reading speed and voice tone, and even export audio files.

**Highlights:** Text to speech conversion, Multiple voice options, Adjustable reading speed and tone, PDF, TXT, and image text recognition, Export audio to WAV, Reading history, Background playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Synthy free?

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

### Is Text to Voice free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Synthy or Text to Voice?

Text to Voice is rated higher. Synthy averages 4.2 out of 5 from 384 ratings, while Text to Voice averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Synthy or Text to Voice have ads?

Text to Voice shows ads; Synthy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Synthy or Text to Voice?

Synthy ships an update monthly, and Text to Voice every 5 months. Most recently, Synthy was updated on September 20, 2026 and Text to Voice on August 31, 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.*