Text to Speech vs Lector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Text to Speech
This application converts written text and documents into spoken audio. It allows users to adjust speech settings like volume, speed, and pitch. Saved text can be accessed later, and the app functions offline.
- Text to audio conversion
- Document to speech
- Adjustable volume, speed, and pitch
- Save text for later
- Offline functionality
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Text To Speech is a simple and small app that helps to convert text and document into Voice. Just enter the text and the app speaks it for you. Convert any text into audio with Text To Speech feature using TTS Functionality Convert text to speech from text file. Set audio configuration for text to speech like volume, speed and pitch. Save text for later use. You can access everything without internet.
Lector
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Lector is a clean and minimal reading app designed for people who want to focus. Upload your PDFs and read without distractions. No feeds, no noise, no clutter. Features: • Clean and distraction-free reading experience • Support for PDF documents • Simple navigation based on the original document pages • Dark mode support • Offline access to your files Lector is built for readers who value simplicity and clarity. More features coming soon (AI, VoiceReader, and more) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lector.thefndrs.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text to Speech at none against Lector's 3. Text to Speech also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.1). Lector's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Lector sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Text to Speech asks for nothing beyond the download.
Text to Speech ships an update every 11 months, Lector every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Text to Speech | Lector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jatin Maniya | Marlon Geovany Castro Mejia |
In-app purchases
Text to Speech
No in-app purchases
Lector
- Lector Pro Access (Monthly)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- Lectro Pro Access (Yearly)$59.991 Year
- Early Founder Access$99.99
