# Text to Speech vs Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader at 4.6 against Text to Speech's 3.1. Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader also leads on ratings volume (110 vs 21). Text to Speech's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader has 110 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Text to Speech's written reviews are positive against 31% of Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader's.

Text to Speech ships an update every 2 months, Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id322329515/reviews) | **[4.6 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-aloud-reader-tts-reader/id1617438798/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **110** |
| Positive reviews | 28.5% of reviews | **31.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Text to Speech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476754349) | [汇杭 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481585840) |

## What reviewers say

### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id322329515)

Convert typed or pasted text into natural-sounding speech. Supports numerous languages and offers unlimited usage. Save frequently used phrases for quick access. Optional subscription unlocks all voices and features.

**Highlights:** Human-quality text to speech, Supports all major languages, Unlimited usage, Save frequent phrases, Copy and paste text input

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| US English Male Voice | $14.99 | one-time |
| UK English Male Voice | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mexican Spanish Female Voice | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bush Voice | $14.99 | one-time |
| Obama Voice | $19.99 | one-time |
| Export Audio | $29.99 | one-time |
| All Voices | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and natural-sounding voices
- 👍 Helpful for users with speech difficulties
- 💡 Ability to switch between different voice accents
- 🚀 Efficient text-to-speech conversion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes frequently
- 🔒 Subscription model is misleading and expensive
- 🔒 In-app purchases are too easy to accidentally trigger
- 🔋 Requires internet connection to function properly

**Reported bugs**

- Saved audio clips often do not play back correctly
- Keyboard covers app buttons, making it difficult to use
- Inconsistent performance after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Add a 'clear text' or 'delete' button
- Increase text input character limit
- Allow offline use of purchased voices
- Provide more free voice options, especially male voices


### Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-aloud-reader-tts-reader/id1617438798)

Convert text to speech in 31 languages with customizable voices, speed, and pitch. Scan text from photos or import from various sources. Export audio, bookmark, and highlight spoken text for an enhanced reading experience.

**Highlights:** Text to speech conversion, 31 language support, Customizable voice, speed, and pitch, OCR for text scanning, MP3 audio export, Bookmark and highlighting features, Import from weblinks and iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium for 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium for 12 months | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Is Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader free?

Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech or Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader?

Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 3.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader averages 4.6 from 110 ratings.

### Do Text to Speech or Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader have ads?

Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader shows ads; Text to Speech does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text to Speech or Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader?

Text to Speech ships an update every 2 months, and Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader every 3 months. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on October 10, 2026 and Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader on October 15, 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.*