# Text and Speech vs Libri Audiobooks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Libri Audiobooks at 100% against Text and Speech's 0%. Libri Audiobooks also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text and Speech sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Libri Audiobooks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Libri Audiobooks holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Libri Audiobooks has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Text and Speech's written reviews are positive against 100% of Libri Audiobooks's.

Text and Speech ships an update every 5 days, Libri Audiobooks weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text and Speech | Libri Audiobooks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-and-speech-avidreader/id6748742231/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libri-audiobooks/id6748893784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shy Dog Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816369952) | [NeuraCore Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812971866) |

## What reviewers say

### Text and Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-and-speech-avidreader/id6748742231)

This app allows you to read and listen to ebooks and web content. It offers a distraction-free reading experience with customizable settings and advanced text-to-speech capabilities in multiple languages. Organize your library, track progress, and enjoy offline listening for a seamless reading journey.

**Highlights:** Import ebooks and files (epub, pdf, txt, html), Import web pages via sharing or built-in browser, Ad and clutter removal from web pages, Customizable reading appearance (color, font, margin), Text-to-speech in 30+ languages with premium voices, Offline audio generation for private listening, Organize content into collections, Track reading progress and stats

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AvidReader PRO - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| AvidReader PRO - Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


### Libri Audiobooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libri-audiobooks/id6748893784)

This app offers an offline e-reader with on-device text-to-speech capabilities, allowing you to listen to books and articles anywhere. It supports multiple languages and voices, efficient storage, and includes a free catalog of public-domain works.

**Highlights:** On-device neural voices, Instant listening, 45 languages, 150+ voices, Text & Web listening, Small, efficient voice packs, Full PDF & EPUB eReader, Sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Online Voices Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Narratorio | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text and Speech free?

Text and Speech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Libri Audiobooks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text and Speech or Libri Audiobooks?

Libri Audiobooks is rated higher. Text and Speech averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Libri Audiobooks averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Text and Speech or Libri Audiobooks have ads?

Neither Text and Speech nor Libri Audiobooks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text and Speech or Libri Audiobooks?

Text and Speech ships an update every 5 days, and Libri Audiobooks weekly. Most recently, Text and Speech was updated on August 16, 2026 and Libri Audiobooks on July 18, 2026.

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