Comparison

SayWave vs LoudScript

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SayWave

This app converts spoken words into text and reads typed text aloud. It supports various languages and offers customization for reading speed, pitch, and font size. You can also extract text from images, PDFs, and files for playback.

Highlights
  • Reads typed text aloud
  • Transcribes speech to text via microphone
  • Extracts text from files, images, and PDFs using OCR
  • Customizable reading speed, pitch, and language
  • Saves and edits texts in a library
  • Highlights reading text by word or sentence
Features
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Turn text into natural speech — and speech into text. Instantly, privately, everywhere. Even offline. SayWave is the fastest way to speak and be heard. Type anything and hear it in stunning, natural Apple voices. Or tap the mic and watch your words appear as you talk — transcribed entirely on your device. TEXT TO SPEECH • Every Apple voice, every language and accent — including Premium and Enhanced voices • Follow along as each word is highlighted while it's spoken • Continuous Reading: one message flows into the next, hands-free • Reading speed from 0.5x to 3x — you set the pace • Tap any message to hear it again, anytime SPEECH TO TEXT • Unlimited on-device transcription — fast, accurate, and private • Automatic end-of-speech detection: just stop talking, and your words become text • Dictate in dozens of languages READ ANYTHING • Import PDFs — every page becomes its own tappable message • Point your camera at any text, or pick a photo — instant text recognition • Share PDFs from WhatsApp, Mail, or Files straight into SayWave with "Open in SayWave" YOUR CONVERSATION, SAVED • A clean chat-style view keeps everything you've spoken and typed • Search, edit, share, or select multiple messages at once • Polish your text with Apple Intelligence Writing Tools SHARE AS AUDIO • Export anything you write as MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, or FLAC • Files named by date and time — ready to send anywhere EVERYWHERE YOU ARE • iMessage app: dictate and insert text right in your chats • Apple Watch: speak from your wrist • Home Screen quick actions and Siri shortcuts for instant dictation • Designed for iPhone and iPad PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Works completely offline — no internet connection required • No data collection. Ever. Your voice never leaves your device. BUILT FOR EVERYONE • Full VoiceOver support, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, and more • Localized in 29 languages • Free Family Sharing included Download SayWave and give your words a voice. Terms of use : https://iapps.app/Terms Privacy-policy: https://iapps.app/Privacy

About

LoudScript

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
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LoudScript turns text into natural speech using downloadable Supertonic voices that run directly on your device. Type or paste text, choose a speaking speed, and follow along with sentence highlighting. LoudScript automatically detects the language and selects a suitable voice. BETTER VOICES ON YOUR DEVICE - Download Supertonic voices for on-device speech - Generate speech directly on your device - Keep text out of an online speech service during Supertonic playback - Fall back to Apple Voices when Supertonic is unavailable or does not support the detected language WAYS TO ADD TEXT - Type text directly - Paste text from the clipboard - Extract plain text from one photo using OCR - Extract plain text from a PDF using OCR LISTEN YOUR WAY - Adjust speaking speed from 0.5x to 2x - Follow sentence highlighting during playback - Move through the text with the progress slider - Reopen saved entries from history PREMIUM - Remove the 2,000-character limit - Translate text online - Summarize text online No account is required. Photo and PDF import extracts plain text before playback. Translation and summarization require an internet connection. Terms of Use: https://loudscript.app/tos.html

Screenshots

SayWave4 screens
LoudScript4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LoudScript at 5.0 against SayWave's 4.4. LoudScript also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.4). SayWave's advantage is ratings volume (166 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. SayWave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LoudScript holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SayWave has 166 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SayWave ships an update fortnightly, LoudScript every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SayWave versus LoudScript: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSayWaveLoudScript
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (166 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings166 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.418.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaryam DerakhsheshHo Ye Lam

Customer experience

SayWave

All ratings166 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.6%

LoudScript

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SayWave

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Forward and backward option not working after iOS update
  • App freezes when requesting 'get audio'
  • Ebook reader exports texts and then reads them
  • Speech reading is terrible, pronunciation slows down
  • App does not work on iPad
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  • Playback location setting doesn't work
  • Freezes for 10 seconds when pressing play
  • Does not keep PDF formatting
  • Text conversion from images is unreadable
  • Does not sync to other devices

Requested features

9 requests
  • Update for iOS compatibility
  • Improve audio player controls
  • Option to change speaker voice
  • Improvements in interface/highlighting
  • Browser integration
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  • Apple Watch controller
  • iMessage app for easier sharing
  • Play again on records
  • Voice recorder feature

LoudScript

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SayWave

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

LoudScript

Subscriptions2
  • LoudScript Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • LoudScript Pro Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SayWave free?
SayWave 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, SayWave or LoudScript?
LoudScript is rated higher. SayWave averages 4.4 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while LoudScript averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SayWave or LoudScript have ads?
Neither SayWave nor LoudScript shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SayWave or LoudScript?
SayWave ships an update fortnightly, and LoudScript every 2 weeks. Most recently, SayWave was updated on October 25, 2026 and LoudScript on October 21, 2026.

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