# ntfy vs TTSReader Text to Speech

The clearest difference is rating: ntfy at 4.8 against TTSReader Text to Speech's 3.0. ntfy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (452 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TTSReader Text to Speech sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. ntfy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ntfy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ntfy has 452 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ntfy ships an update fortnightly, TTSReader Text to Speech monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ntfy | TTSReader Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntfy/id1625396347/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttsreader-text-to-speech/id6790834349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **452** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philipp Heckel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625396349) | [WellSource Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033127659) |

## What reviewers say

### ntfy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntfy/id1625396347)

This app allows you to send push notifications to your phone from scripts or other applications using simple HTTP requests. It acts as a client for a free, open-source pub-sub service, enabling you to receive alerts and updates directly on your device.

**Highlights:** Send notifications via REST API, Subscribe to topics, Publish messages via HTTP, Integrates with Bash/PowerShell, Free and open source client

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Great for self-hosting
- 👍 Reliable and works as expected
- 🚀 Quick and easy to set up
- 🚀 Lightweight and functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues on iOS
- 🔍 Limited features compared to other platforms
- 🔍 Lacks customization options
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or delivery issues

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working on iOS
- Broken click URLs in notifications
- Compatibility issues with iOS notification summarizing

**Requested features**

- Ability to change notification sounds
- Support for Apple Watch
- Customizable topic names/aliases
- Improved iOS notification handling
- All topics view and read/unread indicators


### TTSReader Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttsreader-text-to-speech/id6790834349)

Listen to written content on the go with a text-to-speech reader. Access curated documents, personal files, and web pages, with options to create audio clips and podcasts. Enjoy offline playback and customizable reading experiences.

**Highlights:** Text-to-speech conversion, Offline playback support, CarPlay integration, Audio clip creation, Document summarization, Customizable reading themes, Pronunciation dictionary

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TTSReader Premium | $10.99 | per month |
| TTSReader Premium - Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Million Extra Credits Booster | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ntfy free?

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

### Is TTSReader Text to Speech free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ntfy or TTSReader Text to Speech?

ntfy is rated higher. ntfy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 452 ratings, while TTSReader Text to Speech averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ntfy or TTSReader Text to Speech have ads?

Neither ntfy nor TTSReader Text to Speech shows ads.

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

ntfy ships an update fortnightly, and TTSReader Text to Speech monthly. Most recently, ntfy was updated on October 18, 2026 and TTSReader Text to Speech on October 8, 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.*