Dictation To Write vs Read My Text
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Dictation To Write
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If you enjoy taking notes by dictation, this app is perfect for you! It is designed for students and anyone who prefers to record their notes while being dictated to by someone else. The dictation-to-write feature allows you to extract text from your browser or images, and it can read the text aloud at your preferred speed. To extract text from an image, click the camera icon located at the top right of the Home Screen. Hereβs how to use the app: First, click the clear button to remove any existing text. Then, paste the text of your article and click the Dictate button to begin.
Read My Text
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Read My Text turns printed text into speech β quickly and directly on your phone. Take a photo of a book page, document, or note, or choose an image from your gallery. The app recognizes the text automatically and reads it aloud. You can edit the recognized text before listening to make sure the result is just right. Features: β’ Text recognition from camera or photo β’ Read text aloud (text-to-speech) β’ Multi-page mode β scan an entire chapter at once β’ Editable text before reading β’ Save texts with custom names and open them later β’ Share text as an M4A audio file (e.g. WhatsApp) β’ Adjustable speech speed and language (26 languages or device default) β’ Start listening from any page you choose β’ Interface available in 26 languages Read My Text is a handy tool for reading, studying, and everyday text β when you'd rather listen than read yourself.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Read My Text at every 3 months against Dictation To Write's every 16 months. Dictation To Write's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dictation To Write ships an update every 16 months, Read My Text every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dictation To Write | Read My Text |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 3 months β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | gangadhar goud | Atte Tenkanen |
In-app purchases
Dictation To Write
No in-app purchases
Read My Text
No in-app purchases
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