Article TTS vs Léelo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Léelo
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Article TTS | Léelo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jerry Hsu | Pavel Khan |
In-app purchases
Article TTS
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- ArticleTTS Lifetime Access$9.99
Léelo
- Unlimited Library$4.99









