# Screen2Speech vs Text to Speech

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen2Speech | Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen2speech/id6468541198/reviews)** | [4.9 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-read-aloud/id6480109722/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **136** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Klausing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710073808) | [Auxilin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710434201) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen2Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen2speech/id6468541198)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-read-aloud/id6480109722)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access with Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access with Trial | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Special Offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access with Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Free | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*