# PDF read aloud vs HamSmith

The clearest difference is price: PDF read aloud at Free against HamSmith's $4.99. HamSmith's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PDF read aloud is free to download; HamSmith costs $4.99 up front. PDF read aloud sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. HamSmith asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF read aloud | HamSmith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-read-aloud-tts/id6471895680/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **45** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harsh Vardhan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667452198) | [IAN M BRACE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796271131) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF read aloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-read-aloud-tts/id6471895680)

This app reads PDF documents aloud using natural-sounding text-to-speech technology. Choose from over 120 voices and listen while multitasking. It supports numerous languages, making PDFs accessible for everyone.

**Highlights:** Reads PDF documents aloud, Natural-sounding text-to-speech, Over 120 voice options, Background playback for multitasking, Supports numerous languages, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### HamSmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamsmith/id6741941299)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF read aloud free?

PDF read aloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HamSmith free?

HamSmith costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PDF read aloud or HamSmith have ads?

Neither PDF read aloud nor HamSmith shows ads.

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