Comparison

Mi Speaks vs PhonePad

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

Head to head
About

Mi Speaks

Convert text to speech and read along with highlighted words. Import content from various sources, including images and PDFs, for offline playback. Premium features offer cross-device syncing, unlimited input, and audio file sharing.

Highlights
  • Text-to-speech conversion
  • Import text from images and PDFs
  • Background playback
  • Highlight spoken words
  • Offline compatibility
  • Cross-device sync (Premium)
  • Share audio files (Premium)
Features
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Mi Speaks reads your books, articles and documents aloud in voices that sound genuinely human — generated on your device, never in the cloud. STUDIO VOICES — PREMIUM Twenty-eight neural voices, American and British, male and female. They run entirely on your iPhone: nothing you read is ever uploaded, and they work in airplane mode. Blend two voices together to make one of your own. READ ALONG Every word is highlighted as it is spoken. Import a PDF and you can follow along on the real page, with the word lit where it actually sits — not a transcription of your book, but your book. FIND YOUR PLACE Jump straight to any chapter of an imported PDF. Mi Speaks remembers where you stopped, on every device. Skip from chapter to chapter right from the lock screen. BEFORE YOU PUT THE PHONE DOWN Studio Voices need no connection once they are installed, but generating them uses the graphics processor, and iOS will not run that while an app is off screen. Prepare Full Document renders every sentence up front — after that there is nothing left to generate, so it plays to the end with the screen locked, in another app, or on a flight. And if you haven't prepared a document, reading still doesn't stop: any passage that isn't ready yet is read in your own system voice, and Mi Speaks offers to prepare the rest for next time. FREE, WITH NO TIME LIMIT + Read documents of any length + Import text, PDFs, photos of pages, and anything from the share sheet + Live word highlighting, background playback, lock screen controls + PDF page view and chapter navigation + Keep 3 documents in your library, each remembering where you left off + Resume Reading widget on the home and lock screen + Works completely offline PREMIUM ADDS — IN-APP PURCHASE * Studio Voices — all 28, on device * An unlimited library, in sync across iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch * Every playback speed from 0.5x to 2x, plus Turbo * Export anything to an audio file you can keep Premium is an optional in-app purchase: a 7-day free trial, then a Monthly or Yearly auto-renewing subscription. There is also a one-time Lifetime purchase if you would rather not subscribe. Studio Voices need a one-time download of about 325 MB. This uses Apple's Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PhonePad

Turn your iPhone into a responsive trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your computer remotely with familiar gestures and easy text input. Requires a companion app on your Mac and a network connection.

Highlights
  • iPhone as Mac trackpad
  • Remote keyboard input
  • Familiar gestures and controls
  • Seamless integration with Mac
  • Intuitive user experience
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PhonePad - Bridging the gap between your iOS and macOS devices for a seamless and productive experience. Transform your iPhone into a fully functional trackpad for your Mac with PhonePad. Whether you’re on the go or simply prefer the convenience of using your iOS device as a trackpad, PhonePad delivers a seamless and intuitive experience. Key Features: 1. PhonePad integrates seamlessly with your Mac, providing a natural and responsive trackpad experience.  2. Enjoy the familiar gestures and controls you’re used to. 3. Using PhonePad's keyboard, easily type text on your Mac remotely. 4. Easily connect your device to your Mac by running the PhonePad for Mac app. Functionality: 1. Tap once to left-click 2. Tap twice to double-click 3. Tap with two fingers to right-click 4. Pan with two fingers to scroll 5. Pan with three fingers to drag 6. Tap on the keyboard icon to start typing on your Mac Requirements: 1. PhonePad app is also required to be installed on your Mac. 2. Network connection is required (connecting your Mac to your hotspot also works!) 3. Requires macOS 10.13 and iOS 16.0 or later. Download PhonePad today and unlock the full potential of your iOS device as a powerful, intuitive trackpad for your Mac! Security & Privacy: PhonePad does not collect any data from your devices. All communication is made between your iPhone and your Mac. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mi Speaks4 screens
PhonePad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mi Speaks at 100% against PhonePad's 50%. Mi Speaks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). PhonePad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Mi Speaks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PhonePad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mi Speaks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Mi Speaks's written reviews are positive against 50% of PhonePad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mi Speaks ships an update fortnightly, PhonePad every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mi Speaks versus PhonePad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMi SpeaksPhonePad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS26.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB1 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBlaine MillerIbrahim Chiha

Customer experience

Mi Speaks

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

PhonePad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mi Speaks

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

PhonePad

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Mi Speaks free?
Mi Speaks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhonePad free?
PhonePad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mi Speaks or PhonePad?
Mi Speaks is rated higher. Mi Speaks averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PhonePad averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Mi Speaks or PhonePad have ads?
Neither Mi Speaks nor PhonePad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mi Speaks or PhonePad?
Mi Speaks ships an update fortnightly, and PhonePad every 2 days. Most recently, Mi Speaks was updated on October 24, 2026 and PhonePad on October 24, 2026.

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