Comparison

RHVoice vs TGSpeechBox

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

Head to head
About

RHVoice

This app provides text-to-speech capabilities for various applications, including screen readers and book readers. It supports multiple languages and voices developed by volunteers, with ongoing efforts to expand its linguistic offerings.

Highlights
  • Text-to-speech engine
  • VoiceOver integration
  • Book reader compatibility
  • Multiple language support
  • Volunteer-developed voices
  • Ongoing voice development
Features
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Important note: This App is not a text reader. This App is designed to provide text-to-speech for use by Apple's VoiceOver utility for the visually-impaired. However any text-reading App you have should be able to use the voices provided by RHVoice. The voices within the App are provided by different teams of developers, mostly visually-impaired themselves. The developers have tended to concentrated on their own languages, or those languages which are not supported on mobile phones. Some of the voices are provided with the financial support from sponsors, others require a small App Store subscription. Funds are used to pay the App's operating expenses. If your language is not available within RHVoice please understand the limited resources available, and the lengthy process of making new voices, and the effort needed to support new users in their own language. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TGSpeechBox

Features
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TGSpeechBox is a high-quality speech synthesizer that works as a system voice with VoiceOver and as a standalone text-to-speech app. Features: • 26 languages with natural-sounding speech • Full VoiceOver integration — use as your primary system voice • 7 voice presets plus YAML-defined voice profiles • Deep engine tuning: pitch mode, voice tone, formant sharpness, inflection, tremor, breathiness, and more • Phoneme editor: fine-tune individual speech sounds with live preview • Pronunciation dictionary: add custom word pronunciations with IPA override support • Stress, compound, and character dictionaries for advanced control • Export and share your customizations • Adjustable sample rate (11025–44100 Hz) • Rate override and rate boost for VoiceOver • Language lock: keep your preferred language regardless of system setting • Runs entirely on-device — no internet required, no data leaves your phone TGSpeechBox uses a Klatt-style formant synthesis engine with eSpeak-ng for phoneme generation. It is open source under the MIT license. Built by a blind developer, designed for accessibility from day one.

Screenshots

RHVoice3 screens
TGSpeechBox2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TGSpeechBox at none against RHVoice's 4. TGSpeechBox also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. RHVoice sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. TGSpeechBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RHVoice ships an update every 6 weeks, TGSpeechBox weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RHVoice versus TGSpeechBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRHVoiceTGSpeechBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNon-Routine LLCTamas Geczy

In-app purchases

4 purchases

RHVoice

Subscriptions4
  • Henrique - 3 Months3 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • Letícia - 3 months3 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • Letícia3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Henrique - One Year3 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

TGSpeechBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RHVoice free?
RHVoice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TGSpeechBox free?
TGSpeechBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RHVoice or TGSpeechBox have ads?
Neither RHVoice nor TGSpeechBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RHVoice or TGSpeechBox?
RHVoice ships an update every 6 weeks, and TGSpeechBox weekly. Most recently, RHVoice was updated on September 17, 2026 and TGSpeechBox on September 13, 2026.

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