# ReadBack vs PDF Text to Speech

ReadBack and PDF Text to Speech both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ReadBack's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Text to Speech's. ReadBack also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2). PDF Text to Speech's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadBack sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PDF Text to Speech asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ReadBack against 5.0 for PDF Text to Speech. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadBack has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of ReadBack's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Text to Speech's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadBack | PDF Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readback-text-to-speech/id6747597136/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-text-to-speech-docuvoice/id6771437412/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 427 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trent Guillory](https://appshunter.io/developer/826186488) | [Tuncer Tirnavali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1408085531) |

## 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 |


### PDF Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-text-to-speech-docuvoice/id6771437412)

Convert PDFs, documents, and books into natural-sounding audio. Listen to your files while reducing eye strain and multitasking. Adjust playback speed for faster comprehension.

**Highlights:** Listen to any document (PDFs, books, articles), Natural AI voices, Adjustable reading speed (1x to 4x), Reduce eye strain, Multi-tasking friendly

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadBack free?

ReadBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Text to Speech free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ReadBack or PDF Text to Speech?

ReadBack and PDF Text to Speech are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 2 ratings respectively.

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

Neither ReadBack nor PDF 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.*