# Listen vs LoudScript

The clearest difference is rating: LoudScript at 5.0 against Listen's 4.5. LoudScript also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Listen's advantage is ratings volume (512 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Listen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LoudScript sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LoudScript holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Listen has 512 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Listen ships an update every 2 months, LoudScript every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Listen | LoudScript |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listen-text-to-audio/id1584958352/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loudscript-text-to-speech/id6747320736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **512** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elie F. Gebran](https://appshunter.io/developer/552036126) | [Ho Ye Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1363234647) |

## What reviewers say

### Listen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listen-text-to-audio/id1584958352)

Transform any text into spoken audio for enhanced productivity and multitasking. Listen to articles, documents, and emails while on the go. Supports text scanning, file import, and a wide range of languages and voices.

**Highlights:** Text to speech conversion, Scan physical text with camera, Import PDF files, Adjustable reading speed, 26 languages and 52 voices, Resume listening from last point

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Listen Pro 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Listen Pro 6 Months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Listen Pro 12 Months | $29.99 | per year |


### LoudScript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loudscript-text-to-speech/id6747320736)

Transform written text into natural-sounding speech. Paste, type, or scan documents to listen hands-free, enhancing learning and productivity. Offers offline access and advanced summarization for efficient content consumption.

**Highlights:** Text to speech conversion, OCR text scanning from photos, Document import (PDFs, files), Text summarization, Offline functionality, Human-like voices with adjustable speed, Real-time highlighting

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LoudScript Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| LoudScript Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Listen free?

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

### Is LoudScript free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Listen or LoudScript?

LoudScript is rated higher. Listen averages 4.5 out of 5 from 512 ratings, while LoudScript averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Listen or LoudScript have ads?

Neither Listen nor LoudScript shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Listen or LoudScript?

Listen ships an update every 2 months, and LoudScript every 2 weeks. Most recently, Listen was updated on October 23, 2026 and LoudScript on October 21, 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.*