# Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader vs Text to Speech

The clearest difference is update cadence: Text to Speech at every 9 days against Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader's every 3 months. Text to Speech also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (111 vs 26). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Text to Speech sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader's written reviews are positive against 33% of Text to Speech's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader ships an update every 3 months, Text to Speech every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader | Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-aloud-reader-tts-reader/id1617438798/reviews)** | [4.4 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-tts/id6470429994/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [汇杭 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481585840) | [Harsh Vardhan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667452198) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-aloud-reader-tts-reader/id1617438798)

Convert text to speech in 31 languages with customizable voices, speed, and pitch. Scan text from photos or import from various sources. Export audio, bookmark, and highlight spoken text for an enhanced reading experience.

**Highlights:** Text to speech conversion, 31 language support, Customizable voice, speed, and pitch, OCR for text scanning, MP3 audio export, Bookmark and highlighting features, Import from weblinks and iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium for 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium for 12 months | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $79.99 | one-time |


### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-tts/id6470429994)

Convert typed text into natural-sounding spoken language. Choose from 178 unique voices and customize speech rate and pitch for personalized audio output. Ideal for accessibility, content creation, or simply bringing text to life.

**Highlights:** Text to speech conversion, 178 unique voices, Adjustable speech rate, Customizable pitch, Natural sounding language, Supports multiple languages

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader free?

Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader or Text to Speech?

Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader is rated higher. Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Text to Speech averages 4.4 from 26 ratings.

### Do Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader or Text to Speech have ads?

Both Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader and Text to Speech show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader or Text to Speech?

Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader ships an update every 3 months, and Text to Speech every 9 days. Most recently, Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader was updated on November 3, 2026 and Text to Speech on November 3, 2026.

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