# Read Aloud vs Slate

The clearest difference is ads: Read Aloud at none against Slate's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Read Aloud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Slate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Read Aloud | Slate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Romain Lefebvre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463599013) | [JOSHUA JOSEPH KHOURY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6815835379) |

## What reviewers say

### Read Aloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-aloud-pdf-voice-reader/id6780282285)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


### Slate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slate-earn-your-scroll/id6819283215)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slate Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Slate Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Slate Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Read Aloud free?

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

### Is Slate free?

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

### Do Read Aloud or Slate have ads?

Slate shows ads; Read Aloud does not.

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