Comparison

the reader vs AudibleAnything Text to Speech

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

Head to head
About

the reader

This app allows you to read custom text aloud to children. It's designed to engage young minds with personalized stories and content.

Highlights
  • Read custom text aloud
  • Personalized content
  • Child-friendly interface
  • Engaging for young learners
Features
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Read custom text to your children.

About

AudibleAnything Text to Speech

This app transforms written text into natural-sounding audio, making reading more accessible. It supports various input methods like images, PDFs, and typed text, offering a convenient way to consume content on the go. Designed for users with reading challenges, it provides a flexible listening experience.

Highlights
  • Text to speech conversion
  • Scan books and documents
  • Import PDF and text files
  • Multiple voices and languages
  • Type and listen functionality
  • Offline listening
Features
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AudibleAnything is a highly rated text-to-speech app that helps make reading easier and more accessible. Designed to support people with dyslexia and other reading challenges, AudibleAnything converts text from images, PDFs, and documents into high-quality audio. With just a few taps, you can scan a page, import a file, or type your own text and listen anywhere. Why AudibleAnything? • Text to Speech: Convert text from images, PDFs, and documents into natural-sounding audio. • Scan Books and Documents: Take a photo of printed text and let the app recognize and read it aloud. • Import Files: Open PDFs and text documents from your device and start listening quickly. • Voices and Languages: Choose from a wide range of voices and languages. • Type and Listen: Enter your own text and have it spoken back instantly. • Offline Accessibility: Use core listening features even without an internet connection. • Built for Accessibility: Created with accessibility in mind for people with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. AudibleAnything is a powerful tool for anyone who wants a simpler way to consume written content. Whether you need support for reading, studying, reviewing documents, or listening on the go, AudibleAnything helps turn text into an easier experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

the reader1 screens
AudibleAnything Text to Speech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: the reader at 100% against AudibleAnything Text to Speech's 40%. the reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). AudibleAnything Text to Speech's advantage is ratings volume (105 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. AudibleAnything Text to Speech sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. the reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

the reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudibleAnything Text to Speech has 105 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of the reader's written reviews are positive against 40% of AudibleAnything Text to Speech's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

the reader ships an update every 14 months, AudibleAnything Text to Speech every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
the reader versus AudibleAnything Text to Speech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterthe readerAudibleAnything Text to Speech
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (105 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1105 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCROMBEZ EmmanuelTech Plus Beyond Inc.

Customer experience

the reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AudibleAnything Text to Speech

All ratings94 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral8.5%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

the reader

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

AudibleAnything Text to Speech

Subscriptions2
  • Premium | Yearly3 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Premium | Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$19.99
  • Lifetime Access$89.99

Questions

Is the reader free?
the reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AudibleAnything Text to Speech free?
AudibleAnything Text to Speech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, the reader or AudibleAnything Text to Speech?
the reader is rated higher. the reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AudibleAnything Text to Speech averages 4.3 from 105 ratings.
Do the reader or AudibleAnything Text to Speech have ads?
Neither the reader nor AudibleAnything Text to Speech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, the reader or AudibleAnything Text to Speech?
the reader ships an update every 14 months, and AudibleAnything Text to Speech every 4 months. Most recently, the reader was updated on October 6, 2026 and AudibleAnything Text to Speech on October 21, 2026.

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