# Text and Speech vs KO Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KO Reader at 67% against Text and Speech's 0%. KO Reader also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Text and Speech's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Text and Speech is free to download; KO Reader costs $3.99 up front. Text and Speech sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. KO Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

KO Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KO Reader 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 KO Reader's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text and Speech | KO Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-and-speech-avidreader/id6748742231/reviews) | **[3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ko-reader/id6761862109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#20** |
| Size | 139 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shy Dog Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816369952) | [James Carrell II](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891816764) |

## 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 |


### KO Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ko-reader/id6761862109)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app transforms web articles, ebooks, and PDFs into natural-sounding speech using on-device AI. Enjoy private, offline listening with customizable voices and playback speeds. Export audio for later or read anywhere without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** On-device text-to-speech, Supports web articles, EPUB, PDF, and plain text, 53 neural voices in 9 languages, Customizable playback speed, Audio export to m4a/m4b, Offline functionality, Privacy-focused, no tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text and Speech free?

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

### Is KO Reader free?

KO Reader costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Text and Speech or KO Reader?

KO Reader is rated higher. Text and Speech averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while KO Reader averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Text and Speech or KO Reader have ads?

Neither Text and Speech nor KO Reader 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.*