# Text and Speech vs AudioBookIt

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AudioBookIt at 67% against Text and Speech's 0%. AudioBookIt also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Text and Speech's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 AudioBookIt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AudioBookIt holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioBookIt has 5 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 67% of AudioBookIt's.

Text and Speech ships an update every 5 days, AudioBookIt every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text and Speech | AudioBookIt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-and-speech-avidreader/id6748742231/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobookit-audiobook-player/id6751476148/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shy Dog Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816369952) | [Braden Scothern](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741255526) |

## 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 |


### AudioBookIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobookit-audiobook-player/id6751476148)

Transform personal audio files into audiobooks with automatic progress tracking and playback controls. Enjoy lectures, recordings, and more with a distraction-free interface and convenient features like sleep timers and car mode.

**Highlights:** Automatic progress tracking, Playback speed controls, Distraction-free interface, Sleep timers, Car Mode, CarPlay support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text and Speech free?

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

### Is AudioBookIt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text and Speech or AudioBookIt?

AudioBookIt is rated higher. Text and Speech averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AudioBookIt averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Text and Speech or AudioBookIt have ads?

Neither Text and Speech nor AudioBookIt shows ads.

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

Text and Speech ships an update every 5 days, and AudioBookIt every 11 days. Most recently, Text and Speech was updated on October 24, 2026 and AudioBookIt on October 24, 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.*