Comparison

ezPDF Reader vs SpeecherPro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ezPDF Reader

This app allows users to view and interact with PDF documents, including multimedia playback and form filling. It offers robust annotation tools compatible with Adobe Acrobat and supports text reflow for comfortable reading on mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Multimedia PDF playback (audio & video)
  • Interactive PDF form filling
  • Comprehensive annotation tools
  • Text reflow and customizable viewing
  • Text-to-Speech (TTS) functionality
  • Password-protected PDF support
Features
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ezPDF Reader is the world's first and only PDF viewer with the embedded multimedia (audio & video) playing capability. Easy annotations and PDF form-filling features are widely used. For iPad Users, please download the iPad version in AppStore. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ezpdf-reader-pdf-reader-annotator/id407445075?mt=8 For the business use of this advanced technology, content developments or interactive eBook productions, please contact us for our SDK library / API at info@unidocs.com ● High-Quality Text-to-Speech (TTS) Features - TTS Feature is added with In-App Purchase option. Supporting English, Chinese, Japanese & Korean. - Please turn off the silent mode to hear from the speaker. ● Multimedia PDF Viewer - Audio and Video ezPDF Reader is designed specifically for PDF documents and contents, but also able to play multimedia files embedded into PDF. (Multimedia file format must be compatible to your iOS device) It is the perfect solution for PDF based audio/video-enabled eBooks. ● PDF Form Filler If the PDF file is designed with the PDF-form features, you can simply type in the form field and apply marks on buttons. Import data and export data. Fill out your form, sign, flatten, and then send via email. ● Annotation Features on PDF The useful tool to add text in text box and sticky notes; highlight, underline, or cross out texts; draw lines, arrows, rectangles, ovals, free text, image and freehand drawings. Add memo, change color/thickness, resize and move them around as you like. All these comments are compatible with Adobe® Acrobat®. (PC or Mac version) - Show, import, export and email annotation list - Flatten annotations - show and hide annotation toolbar * Important - In order to use annotations and PDF Form features, you need to change the Viewing mode to "Slow/More" from the settings. ● Customized Viewing Documents appear as they would be on your PC, but customized to fit your mobile device's screen. Scanned and text based PDFs are all supported, including JPEG2000 and JBIG2 compression. (Must set PDF viewing option as Slow/More from Settings) Select Text Reflow, Fit to Text Column, Copy and Paste text in PDF view and bookmark as you go. PDF Form to fill in, check buttons, and choose from a list. Play embedded multimedia files of audio and video files (Must be iOS compatible) Annotation features - Apply highlight, underline or cross-over for the selected text. Add Sticky Note, Oval, Rectangle, Line, Free Text, Image. Embedded hyperlinks are live (Go To Page and URLs) Smart zooming by double-tapping to fit block width Pinch and Double Tap - Zoom IN/Out Text Selection or Markup Annotation and then Copy, Web Search, or send to Email Thumbnail Image View Text reflow with font size, color & font style (bold & italic) Night reading mode supported for PDF view, Text Reflow Text search and highlighted result Open standard password-protected PDF files Jump to a specific page by its page number Outlines Bookmarks Landscape view Annotations list/reply view Annotations import/export/email Page scroll vertical/horizontal Page read direction from left to right/from right to left Page Crop Page Slide Show PDF File Attachment ● Support for other file formats Supports Microsoft Office, Audio (mp3, wav, aac, aa, aiff), Video (mp4, mov, mpv, 3gp), Images, Zipped Images, Text and HTML, Annotations XML files ● Functions for File Management File List View Sorting by Name/ Date/ File Size File Search by File Name List of the Recently-Viewed PDF Files Various File Transfer to Device – USB Transfer via iTunes, WiFi Connection, URL Link, Download Interaction with clouding services - G-Docs, Dropbox Convenient File Management - Folder Creation/Copy/Cut/Paste/Delete/Rename twitter.com/ezpdf facebook.com/ezpdf

About

SpeecherPro

Convert typed or scanned text into spoken audio to save time. Adjust speech rate and voice pitch for a comfortable listening experience. Save texts for later access.

Highlights
  • Convert typed text to audio
  • Scan text from images to audio
  • Adjust speech rate
  • Control voice pitch
  • Support for multiple languages
  • Save texts for later
Features
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Save your precious time by listening instead of reading. Ever wanted to absorb information saving time but couldn't because you're reading? Now you can! With Speecher, you can listen instead of read. Scan the text you want to listen using your iOS camera, or manually type it into the app and see the magic happen: LISTEN to it! Adjust the rate speed and save time: up to 2x faster. Choose a voice that matches your ears: be comfortable while listening. Choose one of the available system voices to have a nice experience. Use the best OCR technology available with the Maximum Quality toggle enabled - improving the scanned text quality. Your texts will be SAVED, so you can go back to them anytime you want it. MAIN FEATURES: • Listen instead of reading: convert typed text to audios • Listen instead of reading: convert scanned text from camera to audios • Control rate speed: save your time by increasing rate speed and learning fast, or make it slowly to help you • Control voice pitch: make it confortable for your ears by choosing the best voice pitch for you • Choose from multiple languages: convert text from ANY language to audios • Scan text from images with the BEST OCR technology available (full members only). Terms of use / Terms of Service: https://mebena-speecher-web.web.app/speecherpro_terms_of_service.html Privacy Policy: https://mebena-speecher-web.web.app/speecherpro_privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

ezPDF Reader4 screens
SpeecherPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SpeecherPro at 4.5 against ezPDF Reader's 1.3. SpeecherPro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). ezPDF Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 53 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.3). On ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ezPDF Reader costs $1.99 and SpeecherPro $0.99 up front. ezPDF Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SpeecherPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpeecherPro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 10 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ezPDF Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, SpeecherPro every 53 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ezPDF Reader versus SpeecherPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterezPDF ReaderSpeecherPro
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating1.3 (29 ratings)4.5 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 53 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.3
Further details — not scored
Size534 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnidocs Inc.Bernardo Teodosio

Customer experience

ezPDF Reader

All ratings29 ratings
Positive3.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative89.7%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative72.0%

SpeecherPro

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ezPDF Reader

Reported bugs

31 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • App crashes when rotating to landscape mode
  • TTS feature not working after purchase
  • Cannot download purchased features
  • Files disappear or are not saved
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  • Cannot copy files
  • Dropbox/Google Drive integration fails
  • Audio playback issues
  • Interface language changes unexpectedly
  • In-app purchase verification failed
  • App closes when rotating device
  • Annotation toolbar not dismissible
  • Cannot delete pages
  • Annotations do not save
  • Bookmarks disappear or go to wrong pages
  • Cannot flatten forms
  • App does not recognize itself as a PDF reader in Safari
  • Embedded videos not playing
  • Cannot fill or save forms
  • UI is awkward and clunky
  • App size is excessively large
  • Text reflow issues
  • Night mode is missing
  • Cannot access night mode
  • Audio playback stops when turning pages
  • Pre-caching ability lacking
  • Cannot use pencil icon to save changes without crashing
  • Dialogue box for Dropbox login unavailable
  • Password cannot be filled in
  • Some buttons do not work
  • EZPDF files cannot be read

Requested features

19 requests
  • Update for iOS 10 compatibility
  • Improve UI/UX
  • Add WebDAV/FTP synchronization
  • Fix landscape mode crashes
  • Add floating audio player
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  • Add A-B repeat feature
  • Enable dictionary usage
  • Add snapshot, fax, SNS sending features
  • Allow direct file movement to folders
  • Add 'open in other app' functionality
  • Fix crop mode
  • Support for French voice
  • Fix bug with copying from inbox
  • Allow locking screen rotation
  • Improve TTS voice clarity
  • Allow TTS to speak single words
  • Add night mode (was present, then removed)
  • Improve form filling functionality
  • Support for Unicode text reflow

SpeecherPro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ezPDF Reader

One-time4
  • TTS Korean HCILAB: Yujin$2.99
  • TTS Japanese HCILAB: Naomi$2.99
  • TTS English HCILAB: Sarah$2.99
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  • TTS Chinese HCILAB: Xiaoling$2.99
None

SpeecherPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ezPDF Reader free?
ezPDF Reader costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SpeecherPro free?
SpeecherPro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ezPDF Reader or SpeecherPro?
SpeecherPro is rated higher. ezPDF Reader averages 1.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while SpeecherPro averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.
Do ezPDF Reader or SpeecherPro have ads?
Neither ezPDF Reader nor SpeecherPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ezPDF Reader or SpeecherPro?
ezPDF Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and SpeecherPro every 53 months. Most recently, ezPDF Reader was updated on November 1, 2026 and SpeecherPro on November 3, 2026.

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