# Text to Speech vs 文字转语音

The clearest difference is rating: 文字转语音 at 5.0 against Text to Speech's 4.5. 文字转语音 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Text to Speech's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.49 per month and 文字转语音 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

文字转语音 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 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Text to Speech ships an update every 6 days, 文字转语音 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | 文字转语音 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-voice-reader/id1626767582/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6448942068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Works Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/717622923) | [宏 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457523442) |

## What reviewers say

### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-voice-reader/id1626767582)

Transform written text into natural-sounding spoken audio with lifelike intonation and emotion. Choose from hundreds of voices and languages, and customize speaking styles and delivery for various scenarios. Export your audio files for diverse applications.

**Highlights:** 300+ high-quality, human-like voices, 129 languages and variants, Multiple speaking styles (newscast, customer service, etc.), Emotional voice options (cheerful, sad), Adjustable rate, pitch, and voice tuning, Export audio files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Impressive voice quality
- 👍 Variety of voice options
- 🚀 Natural-sounding speech
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Different speaking styles available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Text input issues
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 🔒 Subscription model not clearly communicated

**Reported bugs**

- Text playback not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
- Inability to delete saved files
- Unexpected behavior when pasting text

**Requested features**

- Pause and rewind functionality
- Ability to import PDF and other text files
- More voice options, especially for non-American accents
- Lifetime purchase option instead of subscription


### 文字转语音

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6448942068)

This tool converts text to speech with natural-sounding voices in over 25 languages. It also extracts text from audio, video, images, and real-time speech, offering efficient solutions for content creation and transcription needs.

**Highlights:** Text to speech conversion, Text extraction from audio, video, images, Real-time speech to text, Support for 25+ languages, Adjustable voice parameters (speed, pitch, volume), Background music addition, One-click save and share

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一周pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 月度Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| 季度Pro | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度Pro | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Is 文字转语音 free?

文字转语音 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech or 文字转语音?

文字转语音 is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while 文字转语音 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Text to Speech or 文字转语音 have ads?

Neither Text to Speech nor 文字转语音 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text to Speech or 文字转语音?

Text to Speech ships an update every 6 days, and 文字转语音 every 2 months. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on October 20, 2026 and 文字转语音 on September 19, 2026.

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