# AI Lip Reading vs Easy Text to Speech Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Easy Text to Speech Reader at 5.0 against AI Lip Reading's 3.3. Easy Text to Speech Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). AI Lip Reading's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (77 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI Lip Reading sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Easy Text to Speech Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Easy Text to Speech Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Lip Reading has 77 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of AI Lip Reading's written reviews are positive against 61% of Easy Text to Speech Reader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AI Lip Reading | Easy Text to Speech Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-lip-reading-video-reader/id6745514189/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-text-to-speech-reader/id6746776224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | **61.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 10 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mihai Ghiserel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240176805) | [Jerome Pullen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533845360) |

## What reviewers say

### AI Lip Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-lip-reading-video-reader/id6745514189)

This app uses advanced AI to convert lip movements from video into text transcripts. It's designed to assist communication for deaf or mute individuals, in noisy environments, and for medical professionals interacting with patients who cannot speak. Record, trim, and process video clips to break down communication barriers.

**Highlights:** AI-driven lip reading, Video to text conversion, Medical and healthcare assistance, Deaf and mute user support, Noisy environment communication, Record, trim, and share transcripts

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 credits | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for communication
- 💡 Interesting technology
- 😂 Fun to use
- 👍 Good for learning lip reading
- 👍 Works well in good conditions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Inaccurate readings
- 😞 Consumes credits unnecessarily
- 😞 Makes up information
- 😞 Doesn't work properly
- 😞 Terrible AI lip reading

**Reported bugs**

- Repeats sentences when unsure
- Transcription fails
- Video upload issues
- Error messages
- Unauthorized purchases attempted

**Requested features**

- More languages available
- Improved accuracy
- Better handling of unknown words
- Free trial option
- Easier to use interface


### Easy Text to Speech Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-text-to-speech-reader/id6746776224)

This app reads text aloud from typed input, imported files, or web links. Customize voice, speed, and pitch for a personalized listening experience. It remembers your progress and allows listening while using other apps or with a locked screen.

**Highlights:** Reads text from typing, files, or web links, Supports 19 file types, 152 voices in 50+ languages, Customizable playback speed and pitch, Highlights current word, Background playback and screen lock support, Saves reading progress

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AI Lip Reading free?

AI Lip Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Easy Text to Speech Reader free?

Easy Text to Speech Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AI Lip Reading or Easy Text to Speech Reader?

Easy Text to Speech Reader is rated higher. AI Lip Reading averages 3.3 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Easy Text to Speech Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AI Lip Reading or Easy Text to Speech Reader have ads?

Easy Text to Speech Reader shows ads; AI Lip Reading does not.

### Which is updated more often, AI Lip Reading or Easy Text to Speech Reader?

AI Lip Reading ships an update weekly, and Easy Text to Speech Reader weekly. Most recently, AI Lip Reading was updated on October 20, 2026 and Easy Text to Speech Reader on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*