Comparison

SonicScript vs TalkText

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

Head to head
About

SonicScript

Transform text into natural-sounding audio with this TTS reader. Listen in the background, customize speech speed, and save notes. Import various file types and export audio for offline use.

Highlights
  • Instant text-to-speech conversion
  • Background listening
  • Premium voice library
  • Adjustable speech speed
  • Save and export audio files
  • Import PDF, TXT, RTF, and images
Read full description

Turn Text into Speech with SonicScript – Your Smart Reading Companion SonicScript is a powerful and easy-to-use text-to-speech (TTS) app designed to boost reading, learning, and productivity. Whether you’re studying, multitasking, or just prefer listening, SonicScript transforms any text into natural-sounding audio — in seconds. Key Features: • Instant Text-to-Speech Conversion – Type or paste text and convert it to clear, natural audio. • Background Listening – Queue audio files and listen while the app runs in the background or on a locked screen. • Premium Voice Library – Choose from downloadable, high-quality voices in multiple languages and accents. • Adjustable Speech Speed – Customize playback speed for a better listening experience. • Save Notes – Store text notes in your personal library for quick access and playback. • Export Audio Files – Convert notes into high-quality M4A audio files for offline use, sharing, or focus sessions. Smart Imports – Bring in content from: • PDF, TXT, and RTF files • OCR (convert images to text) • Audio files (M4A) • App's built-in library Organized Library – Manage notes and audio files easily with a clean, intuitive interface. iCloud Sync – Your notes stay safe and accessible across all your Apple devices. Ideal for students, language learners, audiobook fans, professionals, or anyone who wants to absorb text by listening.

About

TalkText

Convert any written content into natural-sounding audio with this versatile text-to-speech application. It supports various input methods, including document scanning, image text recognition, and web page reading, making content accessible on the go.

Highlights
  • Document scanning (PDF, Word)
  • Image text recognition
  • Web page reader
  • YouTube transcription
  • 100+ AI voices
  • Customizable playback speed
  • Offline functionality (Pro)
Features
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Turn meetings, lectures, interviews and voice notes into text, right on your iPhone. TalkText runs an AI speech model on your device, so your recordings are never uploaded. It even works in Airplane Mode. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Transcription happens 100% on your iPhone • No account, no cloud, nothing to leak • Works offline, anywhere ACCURATE, IN 100+ LANGUAGES • Powered by Whisper Large v3 Turbo, running locally • Automatic language detection, or pick one yourself • Custom words for names, brands and jargon KNOW WHO SAID WHAT • Speakers are separated automatically • Name them once and every line updates • Speaker labels carry over to your exports RECORD OR IMPORT • One tap to record, hours long, screen locked • Import audio and video: MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV and more • Open files from other apps straight into TalkText READ, LISTEN, SHARE • Text highlights in sync with playback, tap any line to jump there • Search inside transcripts and across your library • Folders to keep work, classes and podcasts apart • Export as text (TXT) or subtitles (SRT), or share the audio SUMMARIES WITH APPLE INTELLIGENCE • Key points and action items from long recordings • Generated on-device on supported iPhones GREAT FOR Meetings, lectures, interviews, podcasts, YouTube and TikTok subtitles, journaling and quick voice memos. TALKTEXT PRO TalkText is a subscription app. Pro unlocks everything: unlimited full-length transcripts, speaker labels, Apple Intelligence summaries, and subtitle and audio export. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://magic-drip-49c.notion.site/TalkText-Privacy-Policy-2639e6b9311080948771f023f11503b7 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SonicScript4 screens
TalkText4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SonicScript at fortnightly against TalkText's every 13 months. SonicScript also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (21 vs 2). 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. SonicScript sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and TalkText sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SonicScript holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SonicScript has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SonicScript ships an update fortnightly, TalkText every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SonicScript versus TalkText: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonicScriptTalkText
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (21 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB623 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMefjuDev LLCMuhammed Ali Balc

Customer experience

SonicScript

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TalkText

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SonicScript

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • SonicScript Pro$4.99
2 purchases

TalkText

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is SonicScript free?
SonicScript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TalkText free?
TalkText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SonicScript or TalkText?
SonicScript is rated higher. SonicScript averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while TalkText averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do SonicScript or TalkText have ads?
Neither SonicScript nor TalkText shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SonicScript or TalkText?
SonicScript ships an update fortnightly, and TalkText every 13 months. Most recently, SonicScript was updated on October 24, 2026 and TalkText on October 24, 2026.

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