# Text to Speech Reader vs ScrollScholar

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Text to Speech Reader at 207 against ScrollScholar's 12. ScrollScholar's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 ScrollScholar sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScrollScholar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech Reader has 207 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Text to Speech Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, ScrollScholar every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech Reader | ScrollScholar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-reader-oriole/id1663215527/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollscholar-app-blocker/id6758863299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **207** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Oriole AI Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663215529) | [Morrel Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833973959) |

## 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 tool. Scan documents, articles, or notes with your camera or by pasting text, and have it read aloud in various languages. Enhance learning and productivity on the go.

**Highlights:** AI-powered text-to-speech, Camera text capture, Dictation for notes, Multilingual support (93 languages), Adjustable speech speed, Webpage link to audio conversion, 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 |


### ScrollScholar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollscholar-app-blocker/id6758863299)

This app helps you break free from mindless scrolling by introducing positive friction. Earn back time for distracting apps by completing short, bite-sized language lessons.

**Highlights:** App blocker for distracting apps, Earn screen time by learning, Bite-sized language lessons, Positive friction to break habits, Uses Apple Screen Time technology, Habit-stacking for learning

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| English | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| English | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| English | $44.99 | 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 ScrollScholar free?

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

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

ScrollScholar is rated higher. Text to Speech Reader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while ScrollScholar averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

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

Neither Text to Speech Reader nor ScrollScholar shows ads.

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

Text to Speech Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and ScrollScholar every 6 days. Most recently, Text to Speech Reader was updated on November 12, 2026 and ScrollScholar 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.*