TexVoice vs LABooks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TexVoice
Transform any text, PDF, or EPUB into a natural-sounding audiobook using powerful AI voices, all processed offline on your device. Import documents, choose from multiple AI engines, or even clone your own voice for a personalized listening experience. Enjoy complete privacy with no logins, subscriptions, or cloud processing.
- 100% Offline AI processing
- AI voice cloning
- Multiple AI voice engines
- Support for 31+ languages
- PDF & EPUB import
- Automatic chapter detection
- Save audio to device
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100% Offline AI Audiobooks. No Login Required. Your Voice, Your Privacy. Turn any text, PDF, or EPUB into a natural-sounding audiobook, entirely on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. TexVoice brings powerful AI voice technology directly to your device. No cloud processing, no accounts, no subscriptions, and no tracking. Your documents, recordings, and generated audio stay private. Import a book, choose an AI voice or clone your own, and start listening. Key Features 100% Offline & Private All AI processing happens directly on your device. Download your preferred voice model once and use it without an internet connection. No servers, no cloud, no tracking. AI Voice Cloning Make your audiobooks truly personal. With ZipVoice, clone your own voice from a short recording and listen to books narrated in your voice. Available in English. 3 Powerful AI Voice Engines Choose the voice technology that suits you best: - Supertonic 3: Fast, expressive speech synthesis with 10 natural voices and support for 31 languages. - Kokoro 82M: High-quality, natural-sounding English voices. - ZipVoice: Personalised narration using voice cloning. +31 Languages Generate audiobooks in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and many more. +10 AI Voices Choose each with its own character and natural intonation. PDF & EPUB to Audiobook Import your documents and books with automatic text extraction, chapter detection, and metadata recognition. You can also paste or write your own text. Chapter Detection Automatically identify chapters. Preview, rename, merge, or split chapters to organise your audiobook exactly how you want. Generate Selected Chapters Don't need the entire book? Generate audio for individual chapters and save time. Save Audio to Your Device Export your generated audio files and keep them for offline listening or just listening from the app. No Account, No Subscription. Your books. Your voice. Your device.
LABooks
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LABooks: Your Library, Out Loud. Turn your eBooks into audiobooks with AI. Lightweight, fast, and designed for distraction-free listening. Import EPUB and TXT files, then listen with natural AI voices - perfect for commuting, workouts, or relaxing. Download up to 512MB (about 20 hours) for offline listening. Why LABooks: • Lightweight & Fast Minimal design, no clutter - just your books and audio • AI Text to Speech Clear, natural voices for comfortable listening • Stream or Download Listen online or save audio for offline playback • Read Along Follow text with real-time highlighting • Simple Controls Adjust speed and set sleep timers easily • Your Library, Organized Import, search, and track your progress • Multi-Language Support Works with multiple languages Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TexVoice at none against LABooks's 1. LABooks's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. LABooks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. TexVoice asks for nothing beyond the download.
TexVoice ships an update every 3 weeks, LABooks every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TexVoice | LABooks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giacomo Cavallini | Anna Lou |
In-app purchases
TexVoice
No in-app purchases
LABooks
- LABooks - Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$1.991 Month









