# Text to Speech vs TTSReader Text to Speech

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech at 4.5 against TTSReader Text to Speech's 3.0. Text to Speech also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). 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 TTSReader Text to Speech sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text to Speech holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. 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.

Text to Speech ships an update every 6 days, TTSReader Text to Speech monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | TTSReader Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-voice-reader/id1626767582/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttsreader-text-to-speech/id6790834349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Works Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/717622923) | [WellSource Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033127659) |

## 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


### 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 Text to Speech free?

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

### Is TTSReader Text to Speech free?

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

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

Text to Speech is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while TTSReader Text to Speech averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Text to Speech nor TTSReader Text to Speech shows ads.

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

Text to Speech ships an update every 6 days, and TTSReader Text to Speech monthly. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on October 20, 2026 and TTSReader Text to Speech on October 8, 2026.

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