Read It vs Speech It
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Read It
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Ever save an article you never get around to reading? Read It turns any article URL into natural-sounding audio, so you can listen while you walk, drive, commute, or do the dishes. Paste a link, or send one from the iOS Share Sheet in Safari, Chrome, News, X, Reddit, or any other app. Audio starts in seconds. One thing, done well. NEW: TRANSLATE AS YOU LISTEN Read It can now translate articles into the language you want to hear them in. Save an article in one language, listen to it in another - perfect for keeping up with international news, studying a new language, or finally understanding that piece a friend sent you. - Translate any article into 19 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Arabic, Hindi, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, and Finnish - Pick your preferred target language once and every new article is translated automatically - Natural-sounding AI voices read the translation aloud - not a flat machine translation - Word-by-word highlighting follows the translated text as it plays, so you can read along while you listen - Toggle between the original article and the translation at any time - Source language is detected automatically - no setup, no guessing - Turn translation off with a single tap when you want the original GREAT FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS - Listen to native-level articles in the language you're studying - Compare the original and the translation side by side - Train your ear with real-world writing, not textbook dialogue - Use the word-by-word highlight to match spoken words to written text WHY PEOPLE USE READ IT - Clear your reading list without staring at a screen - Natural premium AI voices, not robotic - Word-by-word highlighting so you can follow along - Adjustable playback from 0.5x to 3x - Translate articles into 19 languages - Clean, modern interface - Dark mode included HOW IT WORKS - Copy an article URL, or tap Share in any app - Send it to Read It - Pick a voice, speed, and (optionally) a target language to translate into - Press "Read It"! GREAT FOR - Busy professionals, students, commuters, language learners, expats reading news from home, and anyone who wants to consume more than they have time to sit and read. FREE - One premium-voice article per month - Standard voices and playback controls - Reading list PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Title: Read It Pro - Length: Monthly subscription (renews automatically) - Price: See in-app for current pricing in your region - Unlimited articles - Full library of premium voices - Read-along sync between text and audio - Unlimited translation into all 19 supported languages - Translated read-along: word-by-word highlighting on translated text - Advanced playback controls Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://www.connectio.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://connectio.com.au/privacy-policy/
Speech It
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Speech It turns the books and documents piling up on your device into audio you can enjoy anywhere. Import DRM-free EPUBs, PDFs, text files, and web articles, and listen to them read aloud in a natural voice. Clear your reading backlog during your commute, chores, or walks. โ Key Features - Flexible importing EPUB / PDF / plain text / web pages by URL / clipboard text. Files can also be opened from the Files app and the share sheet. - On-device translated listening Listen to an English book in Japanese and more: translation happens while reading aloud (iOS 18 or later, supported language pairs), with the translation and original shown side by side. - Background playback Keeps playing while your screen is locked, with full control from the Lock Screen and Control Center. Playback resumes automatically after interruptions such as phone calls. - Follow along visually The current sentence and word are highlighted and kept in view. Tap any sentence to start playback from there. - Table of contents & bookmarks Jump between chapters, bookmark individual sentences, and browse bookmarks across your whole library. - Organized library Sort books into folders. Your reading position is saved automatically, so you always pick up where you left off. - Voice customization Adjust speed (0.5x-2.0x), pick from your device's voices, tune the pitch, and preview voices before choosing. - Privacy first Parsing, translation, and speech synthesis all happen on your device. The contents of your books are never sent to a server. โ Notes - DRM-protected e-books are not supported. - Image-only (scanned) PDFs cannot be read aloud. - Translation requires iOS 18 or later. The app shows ads; an optional subscription removes them. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speech It at none against Read It's 1. Read It's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Read It sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Speech It asks for nothing beyond the download.
Read It ships an update every 4 days, Speech It every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Read It | Speech It |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days โ better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stuart Gardoll | ColorBoxStudio |
In-app purchases
Read It
- Read It Pro$5.991 Month
Speech It
No in-app purchases









