Comparison

Text to Speech Reader-Speechee vs Narraloud

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

Head to head
About

Text to Speech Reader-Speechee

This app transforms any text into natural-sounding audio using AI voices. Convert documents, paste text, or import books to listen on the go, adjusting speed and voice for study, work, or relaxation.

Highlights
  • Convert PDFs to audio
  • Upload and listen to documents
  • Paste text for reading
  • Import books as audiobooks
  • Multiple natural AI voices
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • OCR for scanned pages
Features
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No time to read? Speechee turns any text into natural audio in seconds. Upload files, paste notes, or import books — pick a voice you like, adjust the speed, and listen wherever you are. It’s your everyday audio companion for studying, working, or simply relaxing. Key Features: - Convert PDFs into audio and start listening instantly - Upload documents and take them on the go - Paste text, notes, or articles - Import books and enjoy them as audiobooks - Choose from many natural voices - Adjust playback speed — for fast learning or calm listening - Smooth, stable audio even during long sessions - Scan printed pages with OCR and hear them read aloud Perfect For: - People who want to read but have no time - Students preparing for exams - Professionals reviewing reports and presentations - People who absorb information better by listening - Users with dyslexia or ADHD - Anyone who wants to stay focused and productive Free your eyes, focus on what matters, and learn more in less time. Download Speechee today and turn reading into listening. --- SUBSCRIPTIONS: 1-week Subscription 1-year Subscription * Free trial subscription is automatically renewed to a paid subscription. * Note: unused days of free trial subscription (if applicable) will be lost upon purchasing a premium subscription. * Subscription or free trial can be canceled any time through iTunes account settings. Cancellation should take place at least 24 hours before the chosen subscription end date. Otherwise, the automatic renewal will take place. Cancellation will be processed on the last day is the current subscription period and you will be automatically switched to free service. Additional Subscription Information: - Your iTunes Account will be charged with the payment after purchase confirmation - Subscription will be automatically renewed at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be manually turned off in the corresponding settings. - User can manage the subscriptions. Auto-renewal can be deactivated in the Account Settings after a successful purchase --- By using Speechee: Text to Speech, you agree to our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use Privacy Policy: https://speechee.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://speechee.app/terms/

About

Narraloud

Listen to any text content, including articles, documents, and books, with natural-sounding voices that run offline and ensure your privacy. Enjoy features like word-by-word highlighting, adjustable playback speed, and a sleep timer for a seamless listening experience.

Highlights
  • On-device natural voice narration
  • Offline listening
  • Privacy-focused, no data upload
  • Supports articles, PDFs, EPUBs, Word docs
  • Word-by-word highlighting
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Sleep timer
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Listen to anything you read. The article you saved for later, the contract from work, the book you’re halfway through. Narraloud reads them to you in natural voices that live right on your device. Natural voices run on your device, so narration works offline, nothing meters your listening, and your reading stays private. Books. PDFs. Links. Even the page sitting in front of you. Import what you want to read, press play, and listen while you walk, commute, cook, work, or simply give your eyes a break. NATURAL VOICES. RIGHT ON YOUR DEVICE. Narraloud uses neural speech models that run directly on your phone. Narration works offline, on a plane, in a tunnel, anywhere, and there is no account required just to start listening. Dozens of voices across seven languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, and Portuguese, each reading its own language natively. Just open something and listen. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your reading is personal. Narraloud’s narration runs on your device, so your documents are never uploaded to a server just to be spoken aloud. What you read is your business. NO CREDITS. JUST LISTEN. No minute packs, no word limits, and no meter running while you listen. Press play on a twenty-hour book and hear all of it. EVERYTHING YOU READ, READY TO LISTEN Bring almost anything into Narraloud: • Send articles directly from other apps • Import PDFs, EPUBs, and Word documents • Open documents from the Files app, including your cloud drives • Paste text from anywhere • Scan printed pages with your camera Narraloud turns them into clear, natural narration. FOLLOW ALONG AS YOU LISTEN Narraloud is designed for reading with your ears without losing your place on the page. • Word-by-word highlighting follows the narration • Change playback speed anytime • Continue listening from the Lock Screen with full playback controls • Bookmark passages to come back to • Choose a voice that fits what you’re reading • Jump forward or backward • Set a sleep timer and drift off to a chapter MADE FOR MORE WAYS OF READING For some people, listening is convenient. For others, it’s how reading becomes possible. Narraloud is built with accessibility as a core part of the product: full VoiceOver support, Dynamic Type throughout the app, dyslexia-friendly and hyperlegible reading fonts, and synchronized highlighting that lets you see each word as you hear it. It’s especially useful for readers with dyslexia or low vision, people who process information better when they hear it, and anyone who’d simply rather listen. NARRALOUD PLUS Narraloud reads aloud for free, forever. Plus adds the power tools: export any document as an audiobook, get imports cleaned and structured automatically, use the full voice catalog in VoiceOver and every other app, and teach the pronunciation dictionary your names and jargon. Subscription plans include a 7-day free trial. You can also buy the Lifetime plan, own it for good, and get every feature we ship next at no extra cost. Narraloud - text to narration. Press play on your reading list. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://narraloud.com/privacy

Screenshots

Text to Speech Reader-Speechee4 screens
Narraloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech Reader-Speechee at 4.5 against Narraloud's 3.7. Text to Speech Reader-Speechee also leads on ratings volume (301 vs 11) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). Narraloud's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Text to Speech Reader-Speechee sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Narraloud sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text to Speech Reader-Speechee holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech Reader-Speechee has 301 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Text to Speech Reader-Speechee's written reviews are positive against 100% of Narraloud's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text to Speech Reader-Speechee ships an update fortnightly, Narraloud weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Text to Speech Reader-Speechee versus Narraloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText to Speech Reader-SpeecheeNarraloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (301 ratings) — better3.7 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings301 — better11
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaraunArgmax

Customer experience

Text to Speech Reader-Speechee

All ratings292 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.9%

Narraloud

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Text to Speech Reader-Speechee

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$10.997 Days
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$11.997 Days
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  • Premium Access3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Premium Access$49.991 Year
  • Premium Access$79.991 Year
4 purchases

Narraloud

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plus$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Plus7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Plus7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plus$79.99

Questions

Is Text to Speech Reader-Speechee free?
Text to Speech Reader-Speechee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Narraloud free?
Narraloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text to Speech Reader-Speechee or Narraloud?
Text to Speech Reader-Speechee is rated higher. Text to Speech Reader-Speechee averages 4.5 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Narraloud averages 3.7 from 11 ratings.
Do Text to Speech Reader-Speechee or Narraloud have ads?
Neither Text to Speech Reader-Speechee nor Narraloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text to Speech Reader-Speechee or Narraloud?
Text to Speech Reader-Speechee ships an update fortnightly, and Narraloud weekly. Most recently, Text to Speech Reader-Speechee was updated on October 28, 2026 and Narraloud on October 25, 2026.

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