# Studio vs Text to Speech

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Studio at 100% against Text to Speech's 39%. Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 17). Text to Speech's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 2) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech has 5.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Studio's written reviews are positive against 39% of Text to Speech's.

Studio ships an update every 4 weeks, Text to Speech fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Studio | Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-creator-studio/id1624618970/reviews)** | [4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-listen-ai/id6502340091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 28 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MitchellTech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527646229) | [DEEP FLOW SOFTWARE SERVICES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833881740) |

## What reviewers say

### Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-creator-studio/id1624618970)

This app provides advanced tools and analytics to help creators brand themselves, identify opportunities, and strategically approach content creation. It offers intuitive features for managing posts, comments, and community engagement, along with insights into audience preferences.

**Highlights:** Advanced branding tools, Predictive analytics, Audience insights, Content management, Community engagement tools, Tailored tutorials

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-listen-ai/id6502340091)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #10 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #71 Top Grossing · Productivity, #188 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform any text into natural-sounding speech with a variety of expressive voices. Customize playback speed and volume, and easily convert content from documents and web pages. This app is ideal for multitasking, learning on the go, and improving accessibility.

**Highlights:** Text-to-speech conversion, Multiple expressive voices, Adjustable speaking rate, Customizable volume, Web page and document integration, Hands-free listening

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Listen AI Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Listen AI Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Listen AI Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Listen AI Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Listen AI Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Listen AI Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Listen AI Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Listen AI Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Listen AI Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Listen AI Premium | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Listen AI Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for social change
- 🗣️ Natural-sounding voice
- 🎓 Helpful for studying and learning
- 📚 Turns books into audiobooks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription management issues
- ⏱️ Weekly upload limit
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🚫 Not fully free

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inability to navigate PDFs
- Inaccurate text-to-speech
- Incompatibility with certain file types

**Requested features**

- Option to choose between UK and US English
- Ability to manage subscription and content
- Repeat audio feature
- Uncensored mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Studio free?

Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Studio or Text to Speech?

Studio is rated higher. Studio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Text to Speech averages 4.5 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Studio or Text to Speech have ads?

Text to Speech shows ads; Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Studio or Text to Speech?

Studio ships an update every 4 weeks, and Text to Speech fortnightly. Most recently, Studio was updated on September 10, 2026 and Text to Speech on September 23, 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.*