# Text and Speech vs Ink&Echo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ink&Echo at 100% against Text and Speech's 0%. Ink&Echo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (16 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 Ink&Echo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ink&Echo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ink&Echo has 16 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 Ink&Echo's.

Text and Speech ships an update every 5 days, Ink&Echo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text and Speech | Ink&Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-and-speech-avidreader/id6748742231/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ink-and-echo/id6760956076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| 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 | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shy Dog Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816369952) | [Gary Zhuo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887005700) |

## 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 |


### Ink&Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ink-and-echo/id6760956076)

Manage your personal ebook and audiobook collection in a single, unified library. Import your own files, read various formats, and listen to audiobooks locally. Organize your library with advanced filtering and sorting options, and keep your reading and listening progress synced.

**Highlights:** Unified library for ebooks and audiobooks, Local import for personal media, In-app reading for text, PDF, EPUB, Local playback for imported audiobooks, Organize with filters, folders, sorting, Sync reading and listening progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium Unlock | $10.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text and Speech free?

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

### Is Ink&Echo free?

Ink&Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text and Speech or Ink&Echo?

Ink&Echo is rated higher. Text and Speech averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ink&Echo averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do Text and Speech or Ink&Echo have ads?

Neither Text and Speech nor Ink&Echo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text and Speech or Ink&Echo?

Text and Speech ships an update every 5 days, and Ink&Echo weekly. Most recently, Text and Speech was updated on October 10, 2026 and Ink&Echo on October 13, 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.*