# Text to Speech vs Text to Speech

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech at 4.5 against Text to Speech's 2.9. Text to Speech also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 29%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Text to Speech's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Text to Speech sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text to Speech holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech has 1.4K ratings behind it against 23, 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 60% of Text to Speech's.

Text to Speech ships an update every 2 months, Text to Speech every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id322329515/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-voice-reader/id1626767582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.5% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Text to Speech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476754349) | [Joseph Works Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/717622923) |

## 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


### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-voice-reader/id1626767582)

Transform written text into natural-sounding spoken audio with lifelike intonation and emotion. Choose from hundreds of voices and languages, and customize speaking styles and delivery for various scenarios. Export your audio files for diverse applications.

**Highlights:** 300+ high-quality, human-like voices, 129 languages and variants, Multiple speaking styles (newscast, customer service, etc.), Emotional voice options (cheerful, sad), Adjustable rate, pitch, and voice tuning, Export audio files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Impressive voice quality
- 👍 Variety of voice options
- 🚀 Natural-sounding speech
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Different speaking styles available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Text input issues
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 🔒 Subscription model not clearly communicated

**Reported bugs**

- Text playback not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
- Inability to delete saved files
- Unexpected behavior when pasting text

**Requested features**

- Pause and rewind functionality
- Ability to import PDF and other text files
- More voice options, especially for non-American accents
- Lifetime purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

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

Text to Speech is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 2.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Text to Speech averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

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

Neither Text to Speech nor Text to Speech shows ads.

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

Text to Speech ships an update every 2 months, and Text to Speech every 6 days. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on October 22, 2026 and Text to Speech on October 25, 2026.

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