# FarRead vs Text to Speech

The clearest difference is device support: Text to Speech at 3 against FarRead's 1. Text to Speech also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FarRead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Text to Speech sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FarRead | Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Size | 9 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mehmet Sisoglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856567474) | [kota tada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658942612) |

## What reviewers say

### FarRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farread-smart-ocr-camera/id6758757865)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FarRead Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| FarRead Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-readvox/id6759996935)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 year) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FarRead free?

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

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Do FarRead or Text to Speech have ads?

Both FarRead and Text to Speech show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FarRead or Text to Speech?

FarRead ships an update every 4 months, and Text to Speech every 4 months. Most recently, FarRead was updated on November 5, 2026 and Text to Speech on October 31, 2026.

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