Comparison

Article TTS vs Léelo

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

Léelo

Features
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Léelo turns your own books into a faster read. Léelo reads your library - import any EPUB and start reading in seconds. TWO WAYS TO READ, ONE APP - Speed-read one word at a time, with a focus point that keeps your eyes still - Or read normally, scrolling through the full book like a classic reader MADE TO FIT HOW YOU READ - Move the focus point to match your eyes - Choose from reading-optimized fonts for every style - Adjust speed from a gentle start and build up over time - Light and dark themes BUY ONCE. YOURS FOREVER. No subscription. No account. No noise. Just your books, read faster. Start with 3 free imports. Unlock unlimited imports with a single one-time purchase.

Screenshots

Article TTS3 screens
Léelo3 screens

Verdict

The call

Article TTS and Léelo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Léelo 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, Léelo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Article TTS versus Léelo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArticle TTSLéelo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJerry HsuPavel Khan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Article TTS

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

Léelo

One-time1
  • Unlimited Library$4.99

Questions

Is Article TTS free?
Article TTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Léelo free?
Léelo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Article TTS or Léelo have ads?
Neither Article TTS nor Léelo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Article TTS or Léelo?
Article TTS ships an update every 5 days, and Léelo every 3 days. Most recently, Article TTS was updated on November 9, 2026 and Léelo on October 28, 2026.

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