# Local TTS vs Offline Text to Speech

The clearest difference is monetization model: Local TTS at freemium against Offline Text to Speech's subscription. Local TTS also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). Offline Text to Speech's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Local TTS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Offline Text to Speech sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Offline Text to Speech holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Local TTS has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Local TTS ships an update weekly, Offline Text to Speech every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Local TTS | Offline Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-tts-ai-voice-reader/id6779664222/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-text-to-speech-protts/id6806912307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 529 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rich Soft Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499019813) | [KEVIN JIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787357670) |

## What reviewers say

### Local TTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-tts-ai-voice-reader/id6779664222)

This app converts text into lifelike speech using on-device processing. It supports various file formats, including PDFs and Word documents, and allows scanning printed pages. Enjoy offline playback with customizable voices and background audio controls.

**Highlights:** 100% offline text-to-speech, Import PDF, EPUB, Word, TXT, Markdown, Scan printed pages with camera (OCR), Background playback with lock screen controls, iCloud sync across devices, Adjustable playback speed, Word-by-word highlighting

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Local TTS Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Local TTS Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Offline Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-text-to-speech-protts/id6806912307)

Transform your documents and e-books into audiobooks with high-quality, natural-sounding voices. Enjoy offline listening without accounts or internet, perfect for on-the-go access.

**Highlights:** Offline PDF and EPUB conversion, High-quality, natural-sounding voices, No account or internet required, Adjustable playback speeds, Lock screen and headphone controls, Chapter navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TTS Reader Unlimited | $2.99 | per month |
| TTS Reader Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Local TTS free?

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

### Is Offline Text to Speech free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Local TTS or Offline Text to Speech?

Offline Text to Speech is rated higher. Local TTS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Offline Text to Speech averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Local TTS or Offline Text to Speech have ads?

Neither Local TTS nor Offline Text to Speech shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Local TTS or Offline Text to Speech?

Local TTS ships an update weekly, and Offline Text to Speech every 9 days. Most recently, Local TTS was updated on November 5, 2026 and Offline Text to Speech on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*