# Text to speech⁺ vs Text to Speech AI Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Text to Speech AI Reader at 100% against Text to speech⁺'s 27%. Text to Speech AI Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Text to speech⁺'s advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to speech⁺ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Text to Speech AI Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text to Speech AI Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to speech⁺ has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Text to speech⁺'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Text to Speech AI Reader's.

Text to speech⁺ ships an update every 2 months, Text to Speech AI Reader every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to speech⁺ | Text to Speech AI Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id1596879292/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-ai-reader/id6639589314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Onewaylane Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596879295) | [玉良 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726127567) |

## What reviewers say

### Text to speech⁺

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id1596879292)

Convert text into spoken audio with various voice styles and background music. Easily import text from files or photos, and export your creations as MP3s. Ideal for creative audio projects, reading aloud, and more.

**Highlights:** Text-to-speech voice synthesis, Import text from files and photos, Multiple voice styles and dialects, Add background music, Adjustable playback speed, Export audio as MP3

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 周费会员 | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 月费会员 | $4.49 | per month |
| 年费会员 | $19.99 | per year |
| 10000字文字转语音卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100000字文字转语音卡 | $3.99 | one-time |


### Text to Speech AI Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-ai-reader/id6639589314)

This app converts written text into natural-sounding speech with various voice styles and speeds. It's useful for reading articles, listening to news, language learning, or enjoying audiobooks anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Text to speech conversion, Natural and smooth speech synthesis, High definition sound quality, Supports Chinese and English, Customizable voice styles and speed, Listen anytime, anywhere

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Quarterly subscription | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to speech⁺ free?

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

### Is Text to Speech AI Reader free?

Text to Speech AI Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text to speech⁺ or Text to Speech AI Reader?

Text to Speech AI Reader is rated higher. Text to speech⁺ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Text to Speech AI Reader averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Text to speech⁺ or Text to Speech AI Reader have ads?

Text to speech⁺ shows ads; Text to Speech AI Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text to speech⁺ or Text to Speech AI Reader?

Text to speech⁺ ships an update every 2 months, and Text to Speech AI Reader every 9 days. Most recently, Text to speech⁺ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Text to Speech AI Reader on October 27, 2026.

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