# Text and Speech vs NaturalLocalReader

The clearest difference is rating: NaturalLocalReader at 5.0 against Text and Speech's 1.0. NaturalLocalReader also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). Text and Speech's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 NaturalLocalReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NaturalLocalReader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Text and Speech ships an update every 5 days, NaturalLocalReader every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text and Speech | NaturalLocalReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-and-speech-avidreader/id6748742231/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naturallocalreader-read-aloud/id6764353454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 139 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shy Dog Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816369952) | [Yanjue Yan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852948270) |

## 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 |


### NaturalLocalReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naturallocalreader-read-aloud/id6764353454)

Listen to web pages and documents hands-free with on-device text-to-speech. Supports English and Chinese, including voice cloning for Chinese. Save articles, import various file types, and prepare offline audio for uninterrupted listening.

**Highlights:** On-device text-to-speech, Safari extension for articles, Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, MD, HTML, Voice cloning for Chinese, Offline audio preparation, Saved reading library with progress

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text and Speech free?

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

### Is NaturalLocalReader free?

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

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

NaturalLocalReader is rated higher. Text and Speech averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NaturalLocalReader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Text and Speech nor NaturalLocalReader shows ads.

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

Text and Speech ships an update every 5 days, and NaturalLocalReader every 2 days. Most recently, Text and Speech was updated on October 10, 2026 and NaturalLocalReader on October 8, 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.*