Sunao vs Document Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sunao
This app converts various document types, including PDFs, EPUBs, and web articles, into natural-sounding audio. It offers synced highlighting, adjustable playback speed, and customizable reading modes to enhance focused listening and accessibility.
- Reads PDFs, EPUBs, DOCX, TXT, and web articles aloud
- Scans printed pages into audio
- Synced word highlighting
- Adjustable playback speed
- Multiple AI voices
- Customizable font and text size
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Sunao turns more than just PDFs into audio. Listen to EPUBs, Word documents, plain text, scanned pages, and web articles with natural AI voices designed for focused listening. Import a file, scan a page, paste text, or drop in a web URL, then press play and follow along with synced highlighting. Switch between the original PDF and Reader Mode, jump to any passage with a tap, adjust speed, and keep going from where you left off. Why people use Sunao: • Listen to PDFs, EPUBs, DOCX, TXT, and web articles • Scan printed pages and turn them into audio • Paste or type text and hear it read aloud • Follow along with synced word highlighting • Switch between Original PDF and Reader Mode • Tap any word or section to start listening from there • Choose from multiple AI voices • Adjust playback speed to match your pace • Customize font, text size, and highlight style • Organize your library and continue listening anytime Sunao is built for readers who want more flexibility from text to speech, whether you are studying, commuting, multitasking, reducing screen fatigue, or making reading more accessible. It is especially useful for long documents, articles, books, coursework, and everyday reading. It can also help users with dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, or anyone who prefers listening over reading. Privacy Policy - https://sunao.tangotreelabs.com/privacy TOS - https://sunao.tangotreelabs.com/terms
Document Reader
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Too busy to read? Let your documents read themselves. Document Reader turns any PDF, EPUB, or DOCX file into a natural-sounding audiobook. Just import a document, tap play, and listen — whether you're commuting, working out, cooking, or giving your eyes a rest. SCAN & LISTEN Point your camera at any printed page — a textbook, a letter, a report — and our built-in scanner converts it to text instantly. No typing. No rewriting. Just scan, tap, and listen. READ ANY DOCUMENT ALOUD Import PDFs, EPUB ebooks, and Word documents from your Files app, iCloud Drive, or Google Drive. Our text-to-speech engine reads every page aloud with clear, natural voice quality. WORD-BY-WORD HIGHLIGHTING Follow along as each word lights up in real time. Perfect for studying, language learning, proofreading, or staying focused on dense material. ADJUSTABLE SPEED Slow it down for careful study or speed it up to power through long documents. Choose from multiple playback speeds to match your pace. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your daily listening streak, pages read, and time spent. Set a daily goal and watch your reading habit build week after week. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Your reading position is saved automatically. Close the app, come back later, and continue from the exact word you stopped at. CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Choose from multiple voices, adjust text size, switch between light and dark themes, and toggle between text view and PDF view. PERFECT FOR: - Students with heavy reading loads - Professionals reviewing reports on the go - Anyone with dyslexia or visual impairment - Commuters who want to read hands-free - Language learners improving pronunciation - Busy people who'd rather listen than read PREMIUM UNLOCKS: - Unlimited listening time - Faster playback speeds - All document formats - Scan & listen with camera - No ads SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Document Reader Premium is available as a weekly or yearly subscription. - Weekly: $2.99/week with a 3-day free trial - Yearly: $29.99/year (save over 80%) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://documentreader-readaloud.netlify.app/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sunao at none against Document Reader's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Sunao sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Document Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Sunao | Document Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 486 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TangoTree Labs LLP | Miyuki Kikuchi |
In-app purchases
Sunao
- Sunao Premium$29.991 Year
- Sunao Premium$6.99
- Speechily Premium$19.99
- Sunao Premium$29.99
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- Sunao Premium2 variants$39.99
- Sunao Premium$49.99
Document Reader
- Document Reader Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Document Reader Premium Yearly$29.991 Year









