# Text to Speech vs Lee

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lee at 100% against Text to Speech's 60%. Lee also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Text to Speech's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Lee 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 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Lee's.

Text to Speech ships an update every 6 days, Lee every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | Lee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-voice-reader/id1626767582/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lee-su-threads/id6757944401/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Works Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/717622923) | [Chihwei Yeh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869837584) |

## 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


### Lee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lee-su-threads/id6757944401)

Enhance your social media experience by automatically displaying location badges on posts and comments. Gain insights into your global connections and track location trends with smart statistics. Customize flag emojis for a personalized touch.

**Highlights:** Automatic location display on posts, Smart location statistics, Customizable flag emojis, Privacy-first local data caching, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, 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 Lee free?

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

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

Lee is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Lee averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Text to Speech nor Lee shows ads.

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

Text to Speech ships an update every 6 days, and Lee every 3 days. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lee on November 5, 2026.

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