# ScanMate vs Text to Speech&TTS

ScanMate and Text to Speech&TTS both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Text to Speech&TTS's written reviews are positive against 33% of ScanMate's. Text to Speech&TTS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and Text to Speech&TTS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ScanMate against 4.6 for Text to Speech&TTS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech&TTS has 111 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of ScanMate's written reviews are positive against 80% of Text to Speech&TTS's.

ScanMate ships an update every 5 weeks, Text to Speech&TTS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanMate | Text to Speech&TTS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmate-count-measure-code/id6757629507/reviews) | [4.6 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-and-tts/id6766183451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **111** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [培锐 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746983253) | [雅男 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895263431) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmate-count-measure-code/id6757629507)

Transform your device into a versatile scanning tool. Effortlessly count objects with AI, measure dimensions using augmented reality, and scan URLs or barcodes for quick information retrieval. Get accurate results for real-world tasks in seconds.

**Highlights:** AI-powered object counting with smart markers, AR ruler for length and area measurement, URL scanner from images, Product barcode scanner, Scan history for saved scans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free 3-day trial | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Plan | $39.99 | per month |


### Text to Speech&TTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-and-tts/id6766183451)

Convert text from documents, images, or web pages into spoken words using realistic AI voices. Features include OCR scanning, adjustable playback speed, and synchronized highlighting to enhance comprehension and memory.

**Highlights:** OCR camera scan for physical text, Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 3.0x), Real-time word-by-word highlighting, Import links for reading aloud, Manual text input for playback, Reads PDFs, web articles, and image content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6.99 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| 34.99 | $34.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanMate free?

ScanMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text to Speech&TTS free?

Text to Speech&TTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ScanMate or Text to Speech&TTS?

ScanMate and Text to Speech&TTS are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 111 ratings respectively.

### Do ScanMate or Text to Speech&TTS have ads?

ScanMate shows ads; Text to Speech&TTS does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScanMate or Text to Speech&TTS?

ScanMate ships an update every 5 weeks, and Text to Speech&TTS fortnightly. Most recently, ScanMate was updated on October 22, 2026 and Text to Speech&TTS on October 14, 2026.

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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.*