# Text to Speech ＋ vs Aloud

The clearest difference is monetization model: Aloud at free against Text to Speech ＋'s free with in-app purchases. 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 Aloud sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Aloud. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech ＋ | Aloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id6670305511/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloud-text-to-speech-reader/id6795773116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giang Le Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534837054) | [Fotios Avgidis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787521132) |

## 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 |


### Aloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloud-text-to-speech-reader/id6795773116)

Convert any readable content into spoken audio with natural-sounding voices. Save articles, PDFs, or pasted text to listen to later, even offline. Customize playback speed and enjoy a private, ad-free listening experience.

**Highlights:** Convert articles, PDFs, and text to speech, On-device voice generation for privacy, Offline listening support, Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 3x), Hands-free autoplay and lock-screen controls, Save and organize content for later

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech ＋ free?

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

### Is Aloud free?

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

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

Text to Speech ＋ and Aloud are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Text to Speech ＋ nor Aloud shows ads.

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

Text to Speech ＋ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Aloud every 2 weeks. Most recently, Text to Speech ＋ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Aloud on October 29, 2026.

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