# Text Reader vs Text to Voice

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Voice at 5.0 against Text Reader's 4.2. Text to Voice also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Text Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Reader sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Text to Voice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text to Voice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Reader has 109 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Text Reader's written reviews are positive against 50% of Text to Voice's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Text Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, Text to Voice every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Reader | Text to Voice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-reader-text-to-speech/id1632901543/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-voice-text-reader/id6563138798/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825316615) | [Luiz Santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130097167) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-reader-text-to-speech/id1632901543)

This AI-powered app converts any written text into natural-sounding speech. Listen to books, articles, or documents on the go, making content consumption more accessible and convenient. It's ideal for multitasking or for those who prefer auditory learning.

**Highlights:** AI-powered text to speech conversion, Reads aloud any text, document, or book, Built-in screen reader functionality, Supports English and over 40 languages, Adjustable reading speed control, Scans and reads text quickly

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Minutes (2 Dollar Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (5 Dollar Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) 1.5x | $4.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (6 Dollar Weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (7 Dollar Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) 0.75x | $7.49 | per month |
| 300 minutes/month (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (Weekly) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) 1.5x | $14.99 | per month |
| 3000 Minutes (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| 2400 Minutes (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| 300m per week (30 USD Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes per week (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $44.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 300m per week (60 USD Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 300 Minutes per week (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |


### Text to Voice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-voice-text-reader/id6563138798)

Instantly convert any text into speech with this app. Listen to books, study materials, or religious texts on the go. Customize reading speed and voice tone, and even export audio files.

**Highlights:** Text to speech conversion, Multiple voice options, Adjustable reading speed and tone, PDF, TXT, and image text recognition, Export audio to WAV, Reading history, Background playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Reader free?

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

### Is Text to Voice free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Reader or Text to Voice?

Text to Voice is rated higher. Text Reader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Text to Voice averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Text Reader or Text to Voice have ads?

Text to Voice shows ads; Text Reader does not.

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

Text Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Text to Voice every 5 months. Most recently, Text Reader was updated on October 14, 2026 and Text to Voice on October 1, 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.*