# Text to Speech vs ZIP Opener・File Reader

The clearest difference is ads: Text to Speech at none against ZIP Opener・File Reader's shown. Text to Speech also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (141 vs 21). ZIP Opener・File Reader's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and ZIP Opener・File Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text to Speech holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech has 141 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Text to Speech's written reviews are positive against 100% of ZIP Opener・File Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Text to Speech ships an update monthly, ZIP Opener・File Reader every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | ZIP Opener・File Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-read-aloud/id6480109722/reviews)** | [4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-openerfile-reader/id6738324911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Auxilin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710434201) | [Andy Sutanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659282966) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### ZIP Opener・File Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zip-openerfile-reader/id6738324911)

Easily open and extract ZIP files, including those with passwords. Organize and share your extracted files efficiently with a history tracking feature. Enjoy a smooth experience managing compressed files.

**Highlights:** Open ZIP files, Extract password-protected ZIPs, File management, Selective sharing, History tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZIP Extractor Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| ZIP Opener Pro - 1Y | $19.99 | per year |
| Offering for New Users | $19.99 | one-time |
| ZIP Opener Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

Text to Speech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ZIP Opener・File Reader free?

ZIP Opener・File Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech or ZIP Opener・File Reader?

Text to Speech is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.9 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while ZIP Opener・File Reader averages 4.7 from 21 ratings.

### Do Text to Speech or ZIP Opener・File Reader have ads?

ZIP Opener・File Reader shows ads; Text to Speech does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text to Speech or ZIP Opener・File Reader?

Text to Speech ships an update monthly, and ZIP Opener・File Reader every 13 months. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on October 30, 2026 and ZIP Opener・File Reader on October 27, 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.*