# Text to Speech vs Easy Text to Speech Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Easy Text to Speech Reader at 5.0 against Text to Speech's 4.5. Easy Text to Speech Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Text to Speech's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.49 per month. Easy Text to Speech Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Easy Text to Speech Reader 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Text to Speech's written reviews are positive against 61% of Easy Text to Speech Reader's.

Text to Speech ships an update every 6 days, Easy Text to Speech Reader weekly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | Easy Text to Speech Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-voice-reader/id1626767582/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-text-to-speech-reader/id6746776224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **61.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 13 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Works Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/717622923) | [Jerome Pullen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533845360) |

## 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


### Easy Text to Speech Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-text-to-speech-reader/id6746776224)

This app reads text aloud from typed input, imported files, or web links. Customize voice, speed, and pitch for a personalized listening experience. It remembers your progress and allows listening while using other apps or with a locked screen.

**Highlights:** Reads text from typing, files, or web links, Supports 19 file types, 152 voices in 50+ languages, Customizable playback speed and pitch, Highlights current word, Background playback and screen lock support, Saves reading progress

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Is Easy Text to Speech Reader free?

Easy Text to Speech Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech or Easy Text to Speech Reader?

Easy Text to Speech Reader is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Easy Text to Speech Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Text to Speech or Easy Text to Speech Reader have ads?

Easy Text to Speech Reader shows ads; Text to Speech does not.

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

Text to Speech ships an update every 6 days, and Easy Text to Speech Reader weekly. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on October 17, 2026 and Easy Text to Speech Reader on October 17, 2026.

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