# Springfield vs Speechify

The clearest difference is rating: Speechify at 4.7 against Springfield's 2.2. Speechify also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 28 months). Springfield's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speechify sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Springfield asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speechify holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speechify has 527K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Springfield's written reviews are positive against 35% of Speechify's.

Springfield ships an update every 28 months, Speechify weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Springfield | Speechify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springfield/id503142803/reviews) | **[4.7 (527K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **527K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **34.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 36 MB | 531 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intelligov, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453017505) | [Speechify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263322875) |

## What reviewers say

### Springfield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springfield/id503142803)

Report non-emergency city service issues and request assistance anytime, anywhere. Submit requests with photos and precise GPS locations to help the city respond faster and more effectively.

**Highlights:** Report non-emergency city issues, Request city services, Attach photos to requests, Use GPS for precise location, Track service requests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Speechify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Productivity, #59 Top Free · Productivity, #186 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app transforms text into spoken word with lifelike voices, reads documents, images, and articles aloud, and offers voice typing. It also features an AI assistant for summarizing and quizzing, and allows for AI podcast creation.

**Highlights:** Reads text aloud from various sources, Voice typing for faster input, AI assistant for summarization and quizzes, Customizable listening speeds, Human-like voices, Cross-device syncing, AI podcast creation

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $160 Donation No HD voices | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium | $55.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Dyslexia Donation | $139.99 | per year |
| Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Speechify Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Speechify Premium | $159.99 | per year |
| Audiobooks + Speechify TTS | $249.99 | per year |
| Speechify Library | $14.99 | one-time |
| Speechify Library | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient text-to-speech
- 👍 Diverse voice options
- 🤖 Realistic AI narration
- 💡 Helpful for dyslexic/ADHD users
- 🤓 Improved reading comprehension

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔇 Inconsistent voice quality
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔀 Unreliable page navigation
- 🚫 Restrictive word limits on premium voices

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Text syncing issues
- Incorrect word pronunciations
- Inconsistent highlighting/pacing
- Unexpected voice switches

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/annotate text
- Improved PDF/document handling
- More affordable subscription options
- Seamless integration with ebooks/websites
- Automatic removal of citations/formatting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Springfield free?

Springfield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Speechify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Springfield or Speechify?

Speechify is rated higher. Springfield averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Speechify averages 4.7 from 527K ratings.

### Do Springfield or Speechify have ads?

Speechify shows ads; Springfield does not.

### Which is updated more often, Springfield or Speechify?

Springfield ships an update every 28 months, and Speechify weekly. Most recently, Springfield was updated on October 23, 2026 and Speechify on October 25, 2026.

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