# Text to Speech vs LoudScript

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Text to Speech at 136 against LoudScript's 3. LoudScript's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 LoudScript sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Text to Speech against 5.0 for LoudScript. 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.

Text to Speech ships an update monthly, LoudScript every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | LoudScript |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-read-aloud/id6480109722/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loudscript-text-to-speech/id6747320736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Auxilin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710434201) | [Ho Ye Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1363234647) |

## 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 |


### LoudScript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loudscript-text-to-speech/id6747320736)

Transform written text into natural-sounding speech. Paste, type, or scan documents to listen hands-free, enhancing learning and productivity. Offers offline access and advanced summarization for efficient content consumption.

**Highlights:** Text to speech conversion, OCR text scanning from photos, Document import (PDFs, files), Text summarization, Offline functionality, Human-like voices with adjustable speed, Real-time highlighting

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LoudScript Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| LoudScript Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Is LoudScript free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech or LoudScript?

LoudScript is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.9 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while LoudScript averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Text to Speech or LoudScript have ads?

Neither Text to Speech nor LoudScript shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text to Speech or LoudScript?

Text to Speech ships an update monthly, and LoudScript every 11 days. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on October 11, 2026 and LoudScript on September 22, 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.*