Comparison

TexVoice vs LABooks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

LABooks

Features
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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/

Screenshots

TexVoice4 screens
LABooks4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LABooks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. TexVoice asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TexVoice versus LABooks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexVoiceLABooks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiacomo CavalliniAnna Lou

In-app purchases

None

TexVoice

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LABooks

Subscriptions1
  • LABooks - Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is TexVoice free?
TexVoice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LABooks free?
LABooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TexVoice or LABooks have ads?
Neither TexVoice nor LABooks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TexVoice or LABooks?
TexVoice ships an update every 3 weeks, and LABooks every 5 days. Most recently, TexVoice was updated on October 28, 2026 and LABooks on October 25, 2026.

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