# Text to Speech Reader vs SpeakType

The clearest difference is rating: SpeakType at 5.0 against Text to Speech Reader's 4.6. Text to Speech Reader's advantage is ratings volume (206 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and SpeakType sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SpeakType holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech Reader has 206 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Text to Speech Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, SpeakType every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech Reader | SpeakType |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-reader-oriole/id1663215527/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaktype-ai-voice-keyboard/id6756912658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oriole AI Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663215529) | [GENIUS AI LABS PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823185317) |

## What reviewers say

### Text to Speech Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-reader-oriole/id1663215527)

Transform written content into engaging audio with an AI-powered text-to-speech tool. Capture text via camera, notes, or dictation to learn faster, improve comprehension, and stay productive on the go. Supports multiple languages and offers customizable playback speeds.

**Highlights:** AI-powered text-to-speech conversion, Text capture via camera, notes, or dictation, Multilingual voice support (41 languages), Customizable playback speed, Webpage and document import, Unlimited snapshot library

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oriole AI Premium | $24.99 | per month |
| Oriole AI Premium | $119.99 | per year |


### SpeakType

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaktype-ai-voice-keyboard/id6756912658)

Transform spoken words into polished text with an AI-powered keyboard. It cleans up filler words, formats messages and lists, and helps you communicate more efficiently.

**Highlights:** Voice to polished text conversion, Automatic filler word removal, Email formatting, List formatting, Faster communication

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VoiceKB Pro,1week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| SpeakType Pro,1month | $19.99 | per month |
| VoiceKB Pro,1year | $39.99 | per year |
| SpeakType Pro,1year | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech Reader free?

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

### Is SpeakType free?

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

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

SpeakType is rated higher. Text to Speech Reader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while SpeakType averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Text to Speech Reader nor SpeakType shows ads.

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

Text to Speech Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and SpeakType every 6 weeks. Most recently, Text to Speech Reader was updated on November 7, 2026 and SpeakType on November 5, 2026.

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