# Text to Audio (books) vs Folio Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Folio Reader at 5.0 against Text to Audio (books)'s 1.0. Folio Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Audio (books) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Folio Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Folio Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Audio (books) | Folio Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-audio-books/id6758241821/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-reader/id6772061066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Docs Printing SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1034316493) | [Vinner Escobar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896520096) |

## What reviewers say

### Text to Audio (books)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-audio-books/id6758241821)

Transform text into natural-sounding audio using AI. Convert documents, articles, and notes with various voices and languages. Save, share, and listen offline.

**Highlights:** Convert text to audio instantly, Multiple voices and languages, Upload PDF and Word documents, Flexible playback controls, Download audio as MP3, Conversion history

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Package | $29.99 | per month |
| Business | $49.99 | per month |


### Folio Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-reader/id6772061066)

Organize your reading life by tracking books, saving quotes, and writing personalized reviews. This app provides a private space for your literary journey, syncing your library securely via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Organize books by reading status, Scan barcodes to add titles, Extract text from book pages using camera, Customizable book ratings and reviews, Share book recommendations, Private, iCloud-synced library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Audio (books) free?

Text to Audio (books) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Folio Reader free?

Folio Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Text to Audio (books) or Folio Reader?

Folio Reader is rated higher. Text to Audio (books) averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Folio Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Text to Audio (books) or Folio Reader have ads?

Neither Text to Audio (books) nor Folio Reader shows ads.

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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.*