# WebReader vs ZenSoft Read Aloud

The clearest difference is rating: ZenSoft Read Aloud at 4.5 against WebReader's 2.3. WebReader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ZenSoft Read Aloud holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebReader | ZenSoft Read Aloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webreader-read-aloud-web/id6443478818/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zensoft-read-aloud/id6476550281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [国辉 满](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513279085) | [Erdal Orman](https://appshunter.io/developer/889063171) |

## What reviewers say

### WebReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webreader-read-aloud-web/id6443478818)

This app allows you to listen to web pages read aloud or read them on screen. It's useful when your eyes are tired, busy, or unable to focus.

**Highlights:** Read web pages aloud, On-screen reading of HTML, Hands-free listening, Supports eyes when busy or malfunctioning

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ZenSoft Read Aloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zensoft-read-aloud/id6476550281)

This application reads your text or PDF files aloud, allowing you to create and save custom text files. It also offers speech-to-text functionality and saves your progress so you can resume reading later. Audio output can be saved and shared as audio files.

**Highlights:** Reads text and PDF files aloud, Speech-to-text functionality, Save and share audio output, Resume reading from last point, Create custom text files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebReader free?

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

### Is ZenSoft Read Aloud free?

ZenSoft Read Aloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WebReader or ZenSoft Read Aloud?

ZenSoft Read Aloud is rated higher. WebReader averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ZenSoft Read Aloud averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do WebReader or ZenSoft Read Aloud have ads?

ZenSoft Read Aloud shows ads; WebReader does not.

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