# Speakify vs Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader

Speakify and Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of Speakify's. Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). Speakify's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speakify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Speakify against 3.9 for Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Speakify's written reviews are positive against 76% of Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader's.

Speakify ships an update every 8 days, Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speakify | Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakify-text-to-speech/id1670035793/reviews)** | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-tts-reader/id6480406183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shawn James](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542413876) | [Tausif Akram](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444991566) |

## What reviewers say

### Speakify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakify-text-to-speech/id1670035793)

This app transforms your PDF documents into audiobooks, allowing you to listen while multitasking. It features natural-sounding speech, smart progress tracking, and an intuitive interface to help you achieve your reading goals.

**Highlights:** Convert PDFs to audiobooks, Listen while on the go, Smart reading progress tracking, Easy-to-use interface, Natural-sounding speech

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


### Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-tts-reader/id6480406183)

Transform any text into natural-sounding audio files. Easily convert documents, emails, articles, or even text from images into speech. Choose from a variety of voices to personalize your listening experience on the go.

**Highlights:** Text to speech conversion, PDF and document reading, OCR for image text extraction, Natural-sounding AI voices, Customizable voice selection, Quick audio file generation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speakify free?

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

### Is Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speakify or Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader?

Speakify is rated higher. Speakify averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Speakify or Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader have ads?

Speakify shows ads; Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speakify or Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader?

Speakify ships an update every 8 days, and Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Speakify was updated on October 24, 2026 and Text to Speech ‧ TTS Reader on October 24, 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.*