# Text Reader vs Text to Speech App

The clearest difference is ads: Text Reader at none against Text to Speech App's shown. Text Reader also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 37%). Text to Speech App's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 117). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Text to Speech App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Text Reader against 4.2 for Text to Speech App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech App has 1.2K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Text Reader's written reviews are positive against 37% of Text to Speech App's.

Text Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, Text to Speech App every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Reader | Text to Speech App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-reader-text-to-speech/id1632901543/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-app-listenme/id6743227246/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 117 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 37.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 91 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825316615) | [SCALEUP YAZILIM HIZMETLERI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590841932) |

## 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Minutes (2 Dollar Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Minutes (Monthly) 1.5x | $4.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (7 Dollar Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 minutes/month (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 300 Minutes (Weekly) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 3000 Minutes (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| 2400 Minutes (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| 300 minutes/month (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |


### Text to Speech App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-app-listenme/id6743227246)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Convert written text into spoken audio with adjustable playback speed. Ideal for reviewing notes, study materials, or articles, this app offers a convenient way to consume content auditorily. Import documents to have their text read aloud.

**Highlights:** Text to speech conversion, Adjustable playback speed, Document import, Audio review of notes and articles, Type or paste text input

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week ListenMe Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week ListenMe Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week ListenMe Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week ListenMe Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week ListenMe Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week ListenMe Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week ListenMe Pro | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year ListenMe Pro | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Paid service despite being advertised as free
- 🐛 Frequent errors and freezing issues
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔇 Poor audio quality and performance

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to upload or read files properly
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Option to export audio as MP3
- Support for more file types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Reader free?

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

### Is Text to Speech App free?

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

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

Text Reader is rated higher. Text Reader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Text to Speech App averages 4.2 from 1.2K ratings.

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

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

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

Text Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Text to Speech App every 8 days. Most recently, Text Reader was updated on November 12, 2026 and Text to Speech App on November 9, 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.*