# Text to Speech ＋ vs ReadBack

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Text to Speech ＋ at 16.0 against ReadBack's 18.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech ＋ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ReadBack sells 7 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 — 5.0 for Text to Speech ＋ against 5.0 for ReadBack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively.

Text to Speech ＋ ships an update every 2 weeks, ReadBack fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech ＋ | ReadBack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id6670305511/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readback-text-to-speech/id6747597136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giang Le Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534837054) | [Trent Guillory](https://appshunter.io/developer/826186488) |

## What reviewers say

### Text to Speech ＋

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id6670305511)

Convert any text into natural-sounding speech using advanced AI voices. Listen to articles, documents, and emails offline, customize playback, and export audio files. Save time by transforming reading into productive listening sessions.

**Highlights:** Natural AI voices, Offline reading, Adjustable speed and pitch, Export audio files, Multi-language support, Save time with listening

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Montly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Free Trial | $59.99 | per year |


### ReadBack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readback-text-to-speech/id6747597136)

This application converts documents like PDFs and Word files into natural-sounding speech. It's designed for users who need to listen to written content, offering lifelike voices and background playback for multitasking. Your files are processed and stored locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Reads documents aloud (PDF, Word, EPUB), Lifelike, comfortable voices, Background playback for multitasking, Unlimited audio replays, Local file processing for privacy, Pay-as-you-go credits or subscriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadBack Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| ReadBack Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| ReadBack Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| ReadBack Pro | $95.99 | per year |
| 1 Hour Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hour Credit | $4.49 | one-time |
| 10 Hour Credit | $7.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech ＋ free?

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

### Is ReadBack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech ＋ or ReadBack?

Text to Speech ＋ and ReadBack are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Text to Speech ＋ or ReadBack have ads?

Neither Text to Speech ＋ nor ReadBack shows ads.

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

Text to Speech ＋ ships an update every 2 weeks, and ReadBack fortnightly. Most recently, Text to Speech ＋ was updated on October 24, 2026 and ReadBack on October 6, 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.*