# Talkie Tongue vs ReadBack

The clearest difference is ads: ReadBack at none against Talkie Tongue's shown. ReadBack also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Talkie Tongue's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talkie Tongue sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and ReadBack sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Talkie Tongue against 5.0 for ReadBack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Talkie Tongue ships an update every 3 months, ReadBack fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talkie Tongue | ReadBack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkie-tongue-text-to-speech/id1663146626/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readback-text-to-speech/id6747597136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rohit Tank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635486406) | [Trent Guillory](https://appshunter.io/developer/826186488) |

## What reviewers say

### Talkie Tongue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkie-tongue-text-to-speech/id1663146626)

This app offers a smart way to consume text content, preventing eye strain and reducing sedentary habits. It converts text from various sources into speech with customizable voices and reading speeds. Enjoy multitasking and improved comprehension with this versatile reader.

**Highlights:** Import text from PDF, audio, and shared content, Adjustable reading speed, pitch, and font, Export text as PDF, Highlighting words as they are read, Background reading support, Save and organize text within the app, Over 25 voices and 18 languages

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TalkieTongue Premium (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TalkieTongue Premium (3 Month) | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| TalkieTongue Premium (6 Month) | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| TalkieTongue Premium (1 Year) | $24.99 | per year |


### ReadBack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readback-text-to-speech/id6747597136)

This application converts documents like PDFs and Word files into natural-sounding speech. It's designed for users who need to listen to written content, offering lifelike voices and background playback for multitasking. Your files are processed and stored locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Reads documents aloud (PDF, Word, EPUB), Lifelike, comfortable voices, Background playback for multitasking, Unlimited audio replays, Local file processing for privacy, Pay-as-you-go credits or subscriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadBack Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| ReadBack Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| ReadBack Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| ReadBack Pro | $95.99 | per year |
| 1 Hour Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hour Credit | $4.49 | one-time |
| 10 Hour Credit | $7.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talkie Tongue free?

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

### Is ReadBack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talkie Tongue or ReadBack?

Talkie Tongue and ReadBack are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Talkie Tongue or ReadBack have ads?

Talkie Tongue shows ads; ReadBack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Talkie Tongue or ReadBack?

Talkie Tongue ships an update every 3 months, and ReadBack fortnightly. Most recently, Talkie Tongue was updated on November 3, 2026 and ReadBack on November 5, 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.*