Comparison

Read vs Lectory

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

Head to head
About

Read

Features
Read full description

READ is the simplest way to turn printed text into spoken words β€” just point your smartphone camera, and the app starts reading automatically. No buttons, no fuss. Whether it’s a book, a sign, a menu, or a handout, READ recognizes text in multiple languages and reads it out loud for you.Β  But the real magic? You can instantly translate and listen to the text in another language of your choice.Β  It’s like having your own personal translator and audiobook narrator in your pocket! Key Features: * Auto-Read with Camera Just point your camera at any text β€” READ starts reading it aloud without needing to press a single button. * Live Translation & Narration Want to hear the text in a different language? No problem. Choose your target language, and READ will translate and read it out loud in real-time. * Scan & Read Books Scan multiple pages in a row β€” READ turns them into a seamless listening experience, just like an audiobook. You can listen in the original language or a translated one. * Import Text as Images Got a screenshot or a photo of text? Just share it with READ from your iPhone, and the app will take care of the rest. Affordable and Hassle-Free One-time purchase of just $2 β€” no subscriptions, no hidden costs. Try before you buy with our free trial. READ is perfect for travelers, language learners, visually impaired users, or anyone who wants a smarter way to access written content.Β  Give it a try and turn your camera into a reader, translator, and storyteller β€” all in one!

About

Lectory

Features
Read full description

TURN ANY TEXT INTO AUDIO WITH LECTORY Revolutionize the way you read with cutting-edge voice technology. Listen to documents, books, or any text while working out, driving, or doing other tasks. Lectory instantly transforms any written content into natural, high-quality audio. MAIN FEATURES: β€’ TURN BOOKS INTO AUDIOBOOKS Snap a photo of any printed page and Lectory will read it aloud with smooth, natural voices. β€’ TRANSLATE & LISTEN IN ANY LANGUAGE Import or scan text in any language and listen to it translated into your preferred language. β€’ SPEED UP YOUR READING Adjust playback speed from 200 to 600 words per minute β€” up to 4x faster than traditional reading. You choose the pace that fits you best, gaining more knowledge in less time. β€’ NATURAL & EXPRESSIVE VOICES Enjoy clear, easy-to-follow voices β€” just like those you hear every day. β€’ TOTAL FLEXIBILITY Convert text from images, documents, or any photo of any surface into ready-to-listen audio. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: β€’ WORD-BY-WORD HIGHLIGHTING Follow along as the text is highlighted in sync with the audio to boost comprehension and retention. β€’ BACKGROUND PLAYBACK Keep listening while you drive, work out, or multitask. β€’ AUTO DARK MODE Lectory adapts to protect your eyes during nighttime reading sessions. β€’ UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY Perfect for users with dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, or other reading challenges. TEXT-TO-SPEECH & INTERFACE AVAILABLE IN: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Hindi, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Czech, Romanian, Slovak, Turkish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Croatian, and more. OUR MISSION Lectory was built to democratize global, multilingual reading access. Students, professionals, and reading enthusiasts already use Lectory to break language barriers and expand their knowledge. DOWNLOAD LECTORY & START NOW! Enjoy the freedom of listening to any text, anytime, anywhere. FREE TRIAL available. β€’ Privacy Policy: https://lectory.myspeech.app/privacy-policy/ β€’ Terms of Service: https://lectory.myspeech.app/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Read4 screens
Lectory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Read at 11.0 against Lectory's 16.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Read sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lectory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Read versus Lectory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadLectory
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size112 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVoenix Technologies Inc.Daniel PerlerA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Read

One-time1
  • One time purchase$1.99
2 purchases

Lectory

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Read free?
Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lectory free?
Lectory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Read or Lectory have ads?
Neither Read nor Lectory shows ads.

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