# Text Reader vs Timber

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timber at 100% against Text Reader's 61%. Timber also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Text Reader's advantage is ratings volume (116 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Timber sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timber holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Reader has 116 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Text Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Timber's.

Text Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, Timber every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Reader | Timber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-reader-text-to-speech/id1632901543/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timber-text-to-speech-voice/id6779086700/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 287 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825316615) | [Truth in the Machine LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779086852) |

## 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 |


### Timber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timber-text-to-speech-voice/id6779086700)

This app transforms any text into spoken audio, allowing you to listen to articles, books, and documents. It offers a wide selection of voices and languages, with advanced features for customization and offline processing. The core reader is free and respects user privacy.

**Highlights:** Text-to-speech conversion, Supports links, PDFs, and photos, 300+ voices in 71 languages, On-device processing for privacy, Customizable reading experience, Offline translation and summarization, Export audio files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timber Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Timber Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Your Own Voice | $14.99 | one-time |
| Timber Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Reader free?

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

### Is Timber free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Reader or Timber?

Timber is rated higher. Text Reader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Timber averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Text Reader or Timber have ads?

Neither Text Reader nor Timber shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text Reader or Timber?

Text Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timber every 5 days. Most recently, Text Reader was updated on October 30, 2026 and Timber on October 31, 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.*