# Text Reader vs Natural Reader for Docs

The clearest difference is rating: Natural Reader for Docs at 5.0 against Text Reader's 4.2. Natural Reader for Docs also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Text Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (109 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Natural Reader for Docs sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Natural Reader for Docs 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 2, 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 Natural Reader for Docs'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, Natural Reader for Docs every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Reader | Natural Reader for Docs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-reader-text-to-speech/id1632901543/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natural-reader-for-docs-xtts/id6746716222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **62.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825316615) | [Matlub Yazilim Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828635031) |

## 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 |


### Natural Reader for Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natural-reader-for-docs-xtts/id6746716222)

This app transforms any text into natural-sounding speech using AI voices. It can read from PDFs, websites, and even screenshots, offering customizable playback and accessibility features for various needs.

**Highlights:** Convert text from PDFs, websites, and images to speech, Natural-sounding AI voices, Adjustable playback speed, Listen to content hands-free, Extract text from screenshots, Supports dyslexia, ADHD, and visual impairments

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium with Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Reader free?

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

### Is Natural Reader for Docs free?

Natural Reader for Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text Reader or Natural Reader for Docs?

Natural Reader for Docs is rated higher. Text Reader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Natural Reader for Docs averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Text Reader or Natural Reader for Docs have ads?

Natural Reader for Docs shows ads; Text Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Reader or Natural Reader for Docs?

Text Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Natural Reader for Docs every 10 days. Most recently, Text Reader was updated on September 23, 2026 and Natural Reader for Docs on September 11, 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.*