ZenSoft Read Aloud vs PDF Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZenSoft Read Aloud
This application reads your text or PDF files aloud, allowing you to create and save custom text files. It also offers speech-to-text functionality and saves your progress so you can resume reading later. Audio output can be saved and shared as audio files.
- Reads text and PDF files aloud
- Speech-to-text functionality
- Save and share audio output
- Resume reading from last point
- Create custom text files
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Zen Voice Text Reading application reads your Text or PDF files aloud. If you wish, you can create your own text file. You can save and share the audio output of text files as audio files. The application saves every document you download to its memory, allowing you to continue reading where you left off. Application also provide speech to text functionality
PDF Reader
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PDF Reader - Scan & View is a powerful and simple tool designed to handle all your document needs. Whether you need to read a book, scan a physical document, or organize your files, we have got you covered. KEY FEATURES: Fast PDF Viewer Open and view PDF files instantly. Smooth scrolling and zooming provide the best reading experience. Smart Document Scanner Turn your device into a portable scanner. Use your camera to scan physical documents, receipts, notes, and certificates. Automatically crop and enhance quality. Share & Print Easily share your documents with friends or colleagues via email or social apps. Print documents directly from your device. File Management Access your files quickly and keep your documents organized. Simple, fast, and secure. Download PDF Reader - Scan & View today and boost your productivity! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xR6lwKj3V-RCzuJWOxmKXhIRI26U_VcVcTvIpJvX1wQ/edit
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZenSoft Read Aloud at none against PDF Reader's 3. ZenSoft Read Aloud also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. PDF Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. ZenSoft Read Aloud asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZenSoft Read Aloud ships an update every 3 days, PDF Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZenSoft Read Aloud | PDF Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erdal Orman | ENES YILMAZ |
In-app purchases
ZenSoft Read Aloud
No in-app purchases
PDF Reader
- Pro Membership$1.997 Days
- Pro Membership$2.991 Month
- Pro Membership$29.991 Year
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