# Text and Speech vs Byterati

The clearest difference is rating: Byterati at 5.0 against Text and Speech's 1.0. Byterati also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Text and Speech's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text and Speech sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Byterati asks for nothing beyond the download.

Byterati holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text and Speech | Byterati |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-and-speech-avidreader/id6748742231/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byterati/id6786489686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 139 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shy Dog Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816369952) | [Bruce Rannala](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786489688) |

## 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 |


### Byterati

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byterati/id6786489686)

Access a vast library of classic books with lifelike, on-device narration. Enjoy customizable reading themes, adjustable playback speed, and offline access. Your reading experience is private and ad-free.

**Highlights:** Lifelike on-device narration, Offline reading and listening, Customizable reading themes, Adjustable playback speed, Word and sentence highlighting, Background playback

**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 Byterati free?

Byterati is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

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

Neither Text and Speech nor Byterati 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.*