Comparison

Lectory vs Time to Read Pro

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

Head to head
About

Lectory

Features
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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/

About

Time to Read Pro

Features
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See how long it’ll take to read any articleβ€”right in Safari. Time to Read Pro is a Safari extension that estimates reading duration for blog posts, news, and long-form content across the web. Know the time commitment upfront, auto-hide on short reads, and stay focused by disabling on distracting sites. - Clean reading time labels on any webpage - Customize reading speed (WPM) - Hide indicator for short blurbs - Block on specific websites (e.g., Reddit, Twitter, etc.) Fast, private, and fully native Whether you’re reading casually or managing focus time, Time to Read Pro helps you make better decisions before you scroll.

Screenshots

Lectory4 screens
Time to Read Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time to Read Pro at none against Lectory's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lectory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Time to Read Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Lectory versus Time to Read Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLectoryTime to Read Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel PerlerAAryaman Sharda

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lectory

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
None

Time to Read Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lectory free?
Lectory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time to Read Pro free?
Time to Read Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lectory or Time to Read Pro have ads?
Neither Lectory nor Time to Read Pro shows ads.

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