# ReadBack vs Text to Speech

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ReadBack at 10 against Text to Speech's 1. Text to Speech's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadBack sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ReadBack against 5.0 for Text to Speech. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadBack has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadBack | Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readback-text-to-speech/id6747597136/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-monreader/id6757089329/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trent Guillory](https://appshunter.io/developer/826186488) | [UKGADGETS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850273689) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadBack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readback-text-to-speech/id6747597136)

This application converts documents like PDFs and Word files into natural-sounding speech. It's designed for users who need to listen to written content, offering lifelike voices and background playback for multitasking. Your files are processed and stored locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Reads documents aloud (PDF, Word, EPUB), Lifelike, comfortable voices, Background playback for multitasking, Unlimited audio replays, Local file processing for privacy, Pay-as-you-go credits or subscriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReadBack Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| ReadBack Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| ReadBack Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| ReadBack Pro | $95.99 | per year |
| 1 Hour Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hour Credit | $4.49 | one-time |
| 10 Hour Credit | $7.49 | one-time |


### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-monreader/id6757089329)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MonReader Pro (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| MonReader Pro (Annual) | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadBack free?

ReadBack 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, ReadBack or Text to Speech?

ReadBack and Text to Speech are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do ReadBack or Text to Speech have ads?

Neither ReadBack nor Text to Speech shows ads.

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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.*