Comparison

Frateca vs Text to Speech

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Frateca

Transform written content into natural-sounding audio with this app. Listen to articles, eBooks, and PDFs hands-free at adjustable speeds. Features include high-quality AI voices, cloud syncing, and text highlighting for an inclusive reading experience.

Highlights
  • Hands-free reading
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • High-quality AI voices
  • Cloud library and syncing
  • Real-time text highlighting
  • Supports PDFs, books, and web content
Features
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Turn any text into natural audio - and reclaim hours of your day. Frateca transforms PDFs, articles, eBooks, and web pages into crystal-clear speech with AI voices so natural, you'll forget you're listening to an app. - 3.5x SPEED - absorb content faster than reading - REAL-TIME HIGHLIGHTING - follow along word by word - ANY FORMAT - PDFs, web articles, eBooks, documents - CLOUD SYNC - start on iPhone, continue on iPad - NATURAL AI VOICES - not robotic, actually enjoyable - - - - - - - - - - WHO USES FRATECA? - Busy professionals who turn commutes into learning sessions - Students tackling massive reading lists before exams - Language learners improving pronunciation and comprehension - People with dyslexia, ADHD, or low vision who deserve equal access to written content - - - - - - - - - - HOW IT WORKS 1. Import - paste a link, upload a PDF, or share from any app 2. Listen - choose your voice, set your speed, hit play 3. Learn - follow real-time highlighting and save to your cloud library - - - - - - - - - - FRATECA PREMIUM Unlock unlimited listening, all AI voices, and cloud sync: - Monthly: $8.99/month - Yearly: $89.00/year (save 17%) Start with the free version - upgrade when you're ready. Download now and turn your reading list into a playlist. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Apple Terms of use (EULA)

About

Text to Speech

This app converts text from various sources into natural-sounding speech. It offers premium AI voices, background playback, and offline listening, making reading accessible and effortless for everyone.

Highlights
  • Convert articles, PDFs, and web pages to speech
  • Import content from other apps
  • Premium AI voices with adjustable speed and pitch
  • Background playback
  • Offline listening
  • Ideal for dyslexia and visual impairments
Features
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MonReader transforms any text into natural-sounding speech, making reading effortless and accessible for everyone. LISTEN TO ANYTHING - Convert articles, PDFs, documents, and web pages to speech - Import content from your favorite apps and websites - Paste text directly or use the share extension PREMIUM AI VOICES - Choose from multiple high-quality, natural-sounding voices - Adjust speed and pitch to your preference - Multiple voice styles and accents available LISTEN ANYWHERE - Background playback - keep listening while using other apps - Works offline after content is loaded - Perfect for commutes, workouts, or multitasking ACCESSIBILITY FIRST - Ideal for people with dyslexia, visual impairments, or reading difficulties - Reduce eye strain by listening instead of reading - Learn languages by hearing proper pronunciation Whether you want to consume more content, reduce screen time, or make reading more accessible, MonReader is your personal text-to-speech companion. Download now and start listening! Privacy Policy: https://monreader.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://monreader.app/terms

Screenshots

Frateca4 screens
Text to Speech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech at 5.0 against Frateca's 3.9. Frateca's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Frateca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Text to Speech sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text to Speech holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frateca has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Frateca versus Text to Speech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFratecaText to Speech
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (33 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey NovikovUKGADGETS LTD

Customer experience

Frateca

All ratings33 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

Text to Speech

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Frateca

Subscriptions2
  • Premium monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Premium yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
2 purchases

Text to Speech

Subscriptions2
  • MonReader Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • MonReader Pro (Annual)$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Frateca free?
Frateca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Text to Speech free?
Text to Speech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Frateca or Text to Speech?
Text to Speech is rated higher. Frateca averages 3.9 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Text to Speech averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Frateca or Text to Speech have ads?
Neither Frateca nor Text to Speech shows ads.

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