Comparison

Voice Dream vs Bitto

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

Head to head
About

Voice Dream

Transform digital and scanned text into natural-sounding speech with advanced AI. Listen to PDFs, web pages, emails, and books with customizable voices and reading styles. Supports numerous document formats and cloud services.

Highlights
  • AI Text-to-Speech
  • Supports PDF, Web, Email, eBooks
  • Customizable voices and languages
  • Built-in scanner for paper documents
  • Speed-reading and distraction-free modes
  • Cloud service integration
Features
Read full description

Apple Design Award Winner! Voice Dream - Read Aloud lets you listen to PDFs, textbooks, Web pages, emails, and books using advanced AI Text To Speech! Featured by Apple as Best New App and App of the Day in 81 countries. Voice Dream - Read Aloud is also part of App Store Permanent Collections in Education. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Both experts recommend Voice Dream Reader as the best app in the text-to-speech space.” - Wired “This app is one of the best educational finds of my entire career.” - Forbes “As a user myself and as a mother of a child with dyslexia, I am blown away by the features of Voice Dream.” - Quartz “Voice Dream Reader is hailed by many as the best mobile text-to-speech (TTS) app.” - Examiner ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Text-to-Speech - 36 built-in iOS voices in 27 languages are also available for free. - 200+ additional premium voices in 30 languages from Acapela, NeoSpeech and Ivona available. - Correct pronunciation with your own pronunciation dictionary. - All voices work offline and play in the background even with the screen locked. Supported Document Formats - PDF, Plain text, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, RTF, and Google Docs. - Textbooks - Web articles. - Bookshare Books. - EPUB eBooks. (DRM-free books only. Kindle, iBooks and most commercial eBook platforms are not supported.) - DAISY text-based books and audiobook. - Audiobooks in MP3, MP4 or zipped MP3 format. - Rich text and image support for all documents. Built-in Scanner - Scan paper documents with the camera for text-to-speech. - State-of-the-art A.I. is fast and accurate, even in poor lighting conditions. - Works entirely on device: No need for internet and your data stays private. - Only languages using Latin alphabets are currently supported. Reading Styles - Tee-up a list of articles and play while you drive, walk or run. - Spoken word is highlighted to improve comprehension and retention. - Auto-scrolling and full screen, distraction-free mode to help reader focus. - Finger reading. For beginners to read by at running a finger under each word. - Pac-Man. Harvard and MIT developed speed-reading method for everyone to read at 2x speed with no loss of comprehension. - High contrast and large font size for low vision readers. - Optimized for VoiceOver, Braille and switch control. Tools - Recognize text for scanned PDF documents. - Bookmarking, text highlighting and annotation. Highlights and notes can be exported. - Full-text search. - Built-in dictionary. - Automatically skip text in PDF header and footer. Content Sources - Native support for Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, Pocket, Instapaper and Evernote. - Native access to Bookshare. - Safari extension to save Web pages and Web addresses. - Support for Box and OneDrive via iOS Document Picker. Library Synchronization - Your entire library, including folders, reading locations, bookmarks and annotations are synchronized across all your devices using iCloud Drive A subscription is required to access the app. A free trial is offered to new users. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Bitto

This app offers an engaging way to learn and practice binary code through an augmented reality clock. It features customizable colors and can be used on various Apple devices, making binary counting fun for all ages.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality binary clock
  • Customizable color palette
  • Brain training for binary calculation
  • Improves cognitive abilities
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
  • Real-time setting updates
Read full description

Looking for a fun way to stimulate curiosity and master binary code? Then Bitto is for you! Bitto is a unique binary clock, that was implemented in augmented reality! Amazing Pixel Art Design and stunning colors palette were used for making binary live in your real-world experience. It is truly one of a kind, incredible app! This app is exceptionally good for: * Brain training in faster binary code calculation; * Improve cognitive abilities, such as memory and concentration; * Memory training exercise to increase focus, memory and problem-solving skills; * Fun to learn binary counting with the whole family! Features: * Charming 32 colors to pick for hours, minutes, seconds and background! * Binary clock, implemented in AR, but can be used also without it; * Supports iPhone, iPad and Apple watch; * Update settings in real time - no restart needed; If you have any question, don't hesitate to contact us via our website. Best of luck and see you in AR!

Screenshots

Voice Dream4 screens
Bitto4 screens

Verdict

The call

Voice Dream and Bitto both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Bitto's written reviews are positive against 43% of Voice Dream's. Bitto also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). Voice Dream's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 38 months). On rating 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

Voice Dream is free to download; Bitto costs $3.99 up front. Voice Dream sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bitto asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Voice Dream against 4.5 for Bitto. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Dream has 14K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Voice Dream's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bitto's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voice Dream ships an update every 3 weeks, Bitto every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Voice Dream versus Bitto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice DreamBitto
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.5 (14K ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 38 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#179 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB2 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperVoice Dream LLCOshidori LLC

Customer experience

Voice Dream

All ratings14,363 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews753 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative50.6%

Bitto

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Voice Dream

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when importing files
  • Unreliable iCloud syncing
  • Jumps in playback position

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved table of contents and navigation
  • Ability to annotate and highlight text
  • Syncing across multiple devices
  • Better support for mathematical content

Bitto

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Voice Dream

Subscriptions9
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
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  • Annual Subscription$59.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time7
  • Will (Acapela US English Voice)$4.99
  • Julie (NeoSpeech US English)$4.99
  • Kate (NeoSpeech US English Voice)$4.99
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  • Paul (NeoSpeech US English Voice)$4.99
  • Salli (Ivona US English Voice)$4.99
  • James (NeoSpeech US English Voice)$4.99
  • Hugh (NeoSpeech US English Voice)$4.99
None

Bitto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Voice Dream free?
Voice Dream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bitto free?
Bitto costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Voice Dream or Bitto?
Bitto is rated higher. Voice Dream averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Bitto averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Voice Dream or Bitto have ads?
Voice Dream shows ads; Bitto does not.
Which is updated more often, Voice Dream or Bitto?
Voice Dream ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bitto every 38 months. Most recently, Voice Dream was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bitto on October 15, 2026.

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