# Text To Speech vs Reading Roo

The clearest difference is rating: Reading Roo at 4.4 against Text To Speech's 3.9. Reading Roo also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 19%). Text To Speech's advantage is ratings volume (145 vs 24) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text To Speech sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Reading Roo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reading Roo holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text To Speech has 145 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Text To Speech's written reviews are positive against 50% of Reading Roo's.

Text To Speech ships an update every 2 months, Reading Roo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text To Speech | Reading Roo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-audio-reader/id1621275140/reviews) | **[4.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-roo-kids-reading-app/id6443458721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **145** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 82 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeBrain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578514377) | [Mixcord Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/336456537) |

## What reviewers say

### Text To Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-audio-reader/id1621275140)

Transform any text into spoken audio, creating personalized audiobooks from articles, books, or scanned documents. Enjoy listening in over 40 languages with customizable HD voices and reading speeds.

**Highlights:** Listen to articles, texts, or books as audio, Supports 40+ languages, Multiple HD voice options, Adjustable reading speed, Scan physical books with camera

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Aloud Reader | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Text Reader | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Text to Speech Reader | $5.99 | per month |
| Audio text reader | $7.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


### Reading Roo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-roo-kids-reading-app/id6443458721)

This app helps children learn to read by digitizing text from books or documents and reading it aloud with word highlighting. It allows for personalized voiceovers and includes a reading assessment tool to track progress. It's designed as a distraction-free learning environment.

**Highlights:** Text to Speech with word highlighting, AI Story Maker, Record personalized voiceovers, Reading assessment tool, Multi-language support (English, Spanish, French), Ad-free and distraction-free environment

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text To Speech free?

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

### Is Reading Roo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text To Speech or Reading Roo?

Reading Roo is rated higher. Text To Speech averages 3.9 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Reading Roo averages 4.4 from 24 ratings.

### Do Text To Speech or Reading Roo have ads?

Neither Text To Speech nor Reading Roo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text To Speech or Reading Roo?

Text To Speech ships an update every 2 months, and Reading Roo monthly. Most recently, Text To Speech was updated on October 27, 2026 and Reading Roo on October 24, 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.*