# Text to Speech vs Text To Speech Talk

The clearest difference is rating: Text To Speech Talk at 4.5 against Text to Speech's 2.9. Text To Speech Talk also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (54% vs 29%). Text to Speech's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Talk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text To Speech Talk holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text To Speech Talk has 249 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 54% of Text To Speech Talk's.

Text to Speech ships an update every 2 months, Text To Speech Talk every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | Text To Speech Talk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id322329515/reviews) | **[4.5 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-talk/id6462958745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **249** |
| Positive reviews | 28.5% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 73 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Text to Speech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476754349) | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) |

## 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 Talk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-talk/id6462958745)

Transform written content into spoken words with advanced text-to-speech technology. Convert text from images, typed input, websites, PDFs, and documents into natural-sounding speech. Ideal for multitasking, learning, or when you prefer listening.

**Highlights:** Capture text from images, Type or paste text to speak, Read web content aloud, Listen to PDFs and documents, High-quality, natural voices, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Free to use
- 📄 Reads scanned text well
- 📄 Reads various text sources and file types
- 👆 Tapping text starts reading from there

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Horrible robot voice
- 🤖 Robotic and unrealistic voices
- 🐛 Voice keeps repeating
- 🐛 Stops after a few sentences
- 🐛 Text has commas where they are not supposed to be

**Reported bugs**

- Voice repeating over the book (premium feature)
- Text has incorrect comma placement
- App stops reading after a few sentences
- App cannot read text straight

**Requested features**

- More human-like reading voices
- Ability to scan multiple pages at a time
- Option to purchase different voices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Is Text To Speech Talk free?

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

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

Text To Speech Talk is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 2.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Text To Speech Talk averages 4.5 from 249 ratings.

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

Neither Text to Speech nor Text To Speech Talk shows ads.

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

Text to Speech ships an update every 2 months, and Text To Speech Talk every 4 days. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on October 22, 2026 and Text To Speech Talk on October 30, 2026.

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