TTS Reader vs PdfSpeaks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TTS Reader
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ReadAloud turns long reading into listening time. Import PDFs, EPUBs, TXT files, web links, scans, and pasted text. Pick a natural voice, create audio, then listen with sentence-level highlighting, background playback, and replay for sections you have already prepared. Built for students, researchers, busy readers, language learners, and anyone who wants documents to fit into commutes, chores, study sessions, and low-vision reading workflows. Features: - Import PDFs, EPUBs, TXT files, web links, scans, and pasted text - Create natural read-aloud audio from your documents - Follow along with sentence highlighting - Save prepared audio for offline replay - Resume from your last position - Choose voices, speed, and reader focus modes - Delete local documents and cached audio whenever you want Free users can try ReadAloud with starter listening limits. ReadAloud Pro unlocks unlimited listening, premium voices, long-form playback, and offline audio. ReadAloud does not bypass DRM. Kindle-compatible import support is limited to legally owned, user-imported, non-DRM files such as supported EPUB, PDF, and TXT documents. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.ftw-labs.com/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PdfSpeaks
Convert digital books into audiobooks using AI narration. Upload PDF or EPUB files, manage your library, and listen as content is processed. The app saves your progress, allowing you to resume listening seamlessly.
- AI audiobook narration
- PDF and EPUB upload
- Personal book library
- Automatic progress saving
- Book metadata and covers
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PdfSpeaks transforma livros digitais em audiobooks com narração por inteligência artificial. Envie arquivos PDF ou EPUB, acompanhe sua biblioteca e comece a ouvir enquanto o livro é preparado progressivamente. O app organiza o conteúdo em trechos, mantém seu progresso de reprodução e oferece uma experiência simples para continuar ouvindo de onde parou. Recursos: - Upload de PDF e EPUB - Biblioteca pessoal de livros - Reprodução de audiobooks gerados por IA - Progresso salvo automaticamente - Capas e metadados do livro Termos de Uso (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Política de Privacidade: https://lp.pdfspeaks.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TTS Reader at every 3 days against PdfSpeaks's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. TTS Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PdfSpeaks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TTS Reader ships an update every 3 days, PdfSpeaks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TTS Reader | PdfSpeaks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | ALAATTIN OZKAYA | Sintesy |
In-app purchases
TTS Reader
- ReadAloud Weekly$4.997 Days
- ReadAloud Yearly$29.991 Year
PdfSpeaks
- PdfSpeaks Monthly Plan$14.991 Month
- PdfSpeaks 6-Month Plan$49.996 Months








