Comparison

Screen2Speech vs Text to Speech

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

Head to head
About

Screen2Speech

Convert PDF files and pasted text into spoken audio. Listen to documents, articles, or any text content with easy playback controls. The app continues reading even when you navigate away or switch apps.

Highlights
  • Convert PDF to audio
  • Paste text for audio output
  • Background audio playback
  • Pause and play audio
  • Supports numerous languages
  • No data storage
Features
Read full description

Screen2Speech is the easiest way to get spoken audio from PDF files and text. Paste a link to a PDF file, upload a PDF from your Files, or paste text in. Then let the app read to you. Screen2Speech lets you pause and play your audio content as you need to. Feel free to navigate away from the app; the app will keep talking to you! Tip: if your iPhone is connected over Bluetooth to, for example your Mac laptop, then you can copy on your laptop and paste it directly in the app. Rest assured that Screen2Speech does not store any of your data. Screen2Speech supports the following languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, Bengali, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English (US), English (UK), Spanish, Estonian, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Croatian, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Lithuanian, Latvian, Marathi, Malay, Burmese, Norwegian, Dutch, Punjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Sindhi, Slovak, Slovenian, Serbian, Swedish, Swahili, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Yiddish, and Chinese.

About

Text to Speech

This application converts written text into natural-sounding speech, making it easy to listen to websites, documents, and notes. It offers flexible text input, including image scanning and URL import, with customizable voice and reading speed options. Enjoy a seamless auditory experience with features like highlighted text and automatic scrolling.

Highlights
  • Convert text from images to speech
  • Scan documents for audio playback
  • Import files and paste URLs
  • Organize content with folders
  • Adjust reading speed and voice
  • Highlight text during playback
Features
Read full description

Bring Your Text to Life with Our Advanced Text to Speech App! Our app transforms any text into natural-sounding speech, providing a seamless reading experience for various content types. Whether you're reading websites, emails, notes, books, PDFs, or TXT files, our app makes it easy and enjoyable. With numerous options for adding text, intuitive controls, and customizable settings, you can tailor the app to your needs. KEY FEATURES: TEXT INPUT FLEXIBILITY: - Paste text directly into the app for instant reading. - Add photos to convert text from images into speech. - Scan documents to hear them read aloud. - Import files easily for a comprehensive reading experience. - Paste URLs to listen to web pages. ORGANIZED LIBRARY: - Create folders to group and manage your files efficiently. CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS: - Adjust the font size for optimal readability. - Modify the reading speed to match your pace. - Choose from a variety of voices and languages to suit your preference. ENHANCED READING EXPERIENCE: - Automatic text scrolling ensures smooth reading without interruptions. - Highlighted text during reading helps you follow along easily. - Convenient typing feature to read aloud, perfect for individuals with dyslexia. USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE: - Intuitive controls for effortless navigation and use. Unlock the full potential of your texts and enjoy a personalized auditory experience with our Text to Speech app. Perfect for those who prefer listening to their content or need assistance with reading, our app is designed to cater to all your text-to-speech needs. Privacy Policy: https://auxilin.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://auxilin.com/terms

Screenshots

Screen2Speech1 screens
Text to Speech4 screens

Verdict

The call

Screen2Speech and Text to Speech both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Text to Speech's written reviews are positive against 0% of Screen2Speech's. Text to Speech also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (136 vs 3). Screen2Speech's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. Text to Speech sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Screen2Speech asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Screen2Speech against 4.9 for Text to Speech. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech has 136 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Screen2Speech's written reviews are positive against 75% of Text to Speech's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screen2Speech ships an update every 6 months, Text to Speech monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Screen2Speech versus Text to Speech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen2SpeechText to Speech
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.9 (136 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3136 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony KlausingAuxilin LLC

Customer experience

Screen2Speech

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Text to Speech

All ratings136 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative15.0%

In-app purchases

None

Screen2Speech

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Text to Speech

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Access with Trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Access with Trial3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Monthly Access$5.991 Month
  • Special Offer$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Access with Trial3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime FreeFree
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Screen2Speech free?
Screen2Speech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Text to Speech free?
Text to Speech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen2Speech or Text to Speech?
Screen2Speech is rated higher. Screen2Speech averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Text to Speech averages 4.9 from 136 ratings.
Do Screen2Speech or Text to Speech have ads?
Neither Screen2Speech nor Text to Speech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screen2Speech or Text to Speech?
Screen2Speech ships an update every 6 months, and Text to Speech monthly. Most recently, Screen2Speech was updated on June 8, 2026 and Text to Speech on September 23, 2026.

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