# TTS Reader vs Natural Reader for Docs

The clearest difference is rating: Natural Reader for Docs at 5.0 against TTS Reader's 4.2. TTS Reader's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TTS Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Natural Reader for Docs sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Natural Reader for Docs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TTS Reader has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TTS Reader ships an update every 6 days, Natural Reader for Docs weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TTS Reader | Natural Reader for Docs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tts-reader-ai-text-to-speech/id6739358919/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natural-reader-for-docs-xtts/id6746716222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khandker Tafiqul Islam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627643051) | [Matlub Yazilim Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828635031) |

## What reviewers say

### TTS Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tts-reader-ai-text-to-speech/id6739358919)

Convert text from various sources like PDFs, web pages, and scanned documents into natural-sounding audio. Listen hands-free, get AI-powered summaries, and translate content. Customize playback for a personalized listening experience.

**Highlights:** Text to Speech with natural voices, Read PDFs hands-free, Listen to web pages, AI summaries, Translate and listen, Scan text with camera, Save text to library

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lexi Weekly With Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lexi Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription with trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to Speech & Audio For a year | $39.99 | per year |
| Lexi Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Lexi Yearly With Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription With Trial | $59.99 | per year |


### Natural Reader for Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natural-reader-for-docs-xtts/id6746716222)

This app transforms any text into natural-sounding speech using AI voices. It can read from PDFs, websites, and even screenshots, offering customizable playback and accessibility features for various needs.

**Highlights:** Convert text from PDFs, websites, and images to speech, Natural-sounding AI voices, Adjustable playback speed, Listen to content hands-free, Extract text from screenshots, Supports dyslexia, ADHD, and visual impairments

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium with Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TTS Reader free?

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

### Is Natural Reader for Docs free?

Natural Reader for Docs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TTS Reader or Natural Reader for Docs?

Natural Reader for Docs is rated higher. TTS Reader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Natural Reader for Docs averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TTS Reader or Natural Reader for Docs have ads?

Both TTS Reader and Natural Reader for Docs show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TTS Reader or Natural Reader for Docs?

TTS Reader ships an update every 6 days, and Natural Reader for Docs weekly. Most recently, TTS Reader was updated on October 16, 2026 and Natural Reader for Docs on October 16, 2026.

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