Comparison

Article TTS vs HTML Reader Offline

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Article TTS

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PRODUCTIVITY MEETS AUDIO Transform your reading list into a listening experience. ArticleTTS helps busy people consume more content by turning articles into audio - perfect for multitasking. Save articles from any website, organize them into playlists, and listen while commuting, exercising, or doing chores. With natural voices, adjustable speed, and offline access, you'll never fall behind on your reading again. Features: • Text-to-speech with natural voices • Smart playlists for continuous listening • Works completely offline • Folder organization • Share articles from Safari or any other app to ArticleTTS to store articles. • Reading progress tracking • Article translation (iOS 26+) • Import/export via CSV Try free for 30 days, then $0.99/month or $9.99 lifetime. Download ArticleTTS and make every moment productive.   Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://altercaze.github.io/articletts-legal/privacy-policy

About

HTML Reader Offline

This app allows users to read local HTML and ZIP files offline. It's designed for developers, students, and learners to access documentation and course materials on their devices without an internet connection. Features include smart ZIP support, a built-in reader, table of contents, bookmarks, and reading progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Offline HTML and ZIP file reading
  • Smart ZIP support with index.html detection
  • Built-in WKWebView reader
  • Auto-generated table of contents
  • Bookmarks and reading progress saving
  • Light, Dark, and Auto themes
  • Long-image export
Features
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HTML Reader Offline is a clean, fast, and privacy-friendly reader for local HTML files and ZIP tutorial packages. Built specifically for developers, students, and lifelong learners who keep documentation, course materials, and e-books on their devices, LocalPage turns any iPhone or iPad into a comfortable reading companion — completely offline. KEY FEATURES • Open HTML, HTM, and ZIP packages directly from the Files app, Mail, Safari, or any sharing-capable app via "Open with…". • Smart ZIP support: automatically detects index.html as the entry point; falls back to a file picker if none is found. • Built-in WKWebView reader with full support for local CSS, JavaScript, and image resources referenced by your documents. • Auto-generated table of contents from h1/h2/h3 headings — tap to jump anywhere instantly. • Bookmarks: add, remove, and revisit any reading position. • Reading progress: every document remembers exactly where you left off, down to one screen of accuracy. • Light, Dark, and Auto theme — matches the system or your preference. • Long-image export: capture an entire page into a single shareable image, perfect for archiving notes or sending tutorials to friends. • Universal app: optimized layouts for iPhone and iPad. • Multi-language UI: English by default, with full Simplified Chinese localization. PRIVACY FIRST • 100% offline reading. Your files never leave the device. • No accounts. No login. No ads. No analytics. No third-party trackers. • The only network request is to Apple StoreKit for the optional Tip Jar. OPTIONAL TIP JAR Settings includes an optional Tip Jar with three consumable in-app purchases. Tipping does NOT unlock any feature — every feature is free for everyone. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: iOS 15.0+, iPhone & iPad. Contact: cfd007@qq.com

Screenshots

Article TTS3 screens
HTML Reader Offline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Article TTS at every 5 days against HTML Reader Offline's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Article TTS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and HTML Reader Offline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Article TTS ships an update every 5 days, HTML Reader Offline every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Article TTS versus HTML Reader Offline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArticle TTSHTML Reader Offline
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJerry Hsu发达 陈

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Article TTS

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • ArticleTTS Lifetime Access$9.99
1 purchases

HTML Reader Offline

One-time1
  • A Cup of Coffee$0.99

Questions

Is Article TTS free?
Article TTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTML Reader Offline free?
HTML Reader Offline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Article TTS or HTML Reader Offline have ads?
Neither Article TTS nor HTML Reader Offline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Article TTS or HTML Reader Offline?
Article TTS ships an update every 5 days, and HTML Reader Offline every 2 months. Most recently, Article TTS was updated on September 18, 2026 and HTML Reader Offline on September 19, 2026.

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