# Text to Speech! vs Narrator's Voice

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Text to Speech! at 33K against Narrator's Voice's 10K. Narrator's Voice's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Narrator's Voice sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Text to Speech! against 4.5 for Narrator's Voice. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 10K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Text to Speech!'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Narrator's Voice's.

Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, Narrator's Voice weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech! | Narrator's Voice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id712104788/reviews)** | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narrators-voice/id1061319002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **66.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gwyn Durbridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/629887540) | [Escolha Tecnologia LTDA - ME](https://appshunter.io/developer/962923724) |

## What reviewers say

### Text to Speech!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id712104788)

Convert written text into natural-sounding speech with a vast selection of voices and accents. Customize speech rate and pitch, and even export audio files. This tool works offline and allows for real-time speech generation as you type.

**Highlights:** 178 different voices, 63 accents & languages, Offline functionality, Adjustable pitch and rate, Speak as you type, Export to audio files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 Helpful for communication
- 🔊 Customizable voice options
- 📚 Saves frequently used phrases
- 🕰️ Adjustable speech rate and pitch
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding/deleting saved phrases
- 🔊 Volume issues when using with phone calls
- 🧭 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🤖 Robotic-sounding voices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing and freezing issues
- Text not playing or repeating correctly
- Exported audio files not working
- Inability to delete text

**Requested features**

- Record and use own voice
- Folder organization for saved phrases
- Loop/repeat text-to-speech function
- More natural-sounding AI voices
- Seamless phone call integration


### Narrator's Voice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narrators-voice/id1061319002)

Transform text into realistic AI-generated speech with a variety of voices and languages. Easily create voiceovers for videos, e-learning, or share amusing messages. Save audio offline for later use.

**Highlights:** Ultra-realistic AI voices, ElevenLabs integration, Text to audio/video conversion, Multiple languages and effects, Offline audio saving, Video voiceover creation

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium user - remove all ads. | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium User - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| 2000 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 35 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Credits | $13.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing voices
- 👍 Variety of voices and languages
- 💡 Useful for videos and memes
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Helpful for those who don't want to use their own voice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Long loading times
- 🔒 Requires payment to remove ads
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times

**Reported bugs**

- Constant loading issues
- Voices not working as expected
- App crashes or freezes
- Difficulty changing voices or settings

**Requested features**

- Add more voice options
- Improve voice quality and pronunciation
- Allow saving audio to camera roll
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Improve accessibility for screen readers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech! free?

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

### Is Narrator's Voice free?

Narrator's Voice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech! or Narrator's Voice?

Text to Speech! is rated higher. Text to Speech! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Narrator's Voice averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.

### Do Text to Speech! or Narrator's Voice have ads?

Both Text to Speech! and Narrator's Voice show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text to Speech! or Narrator's Voice?

Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Narrator's Voice weekly. Most recently, Text to Speech! was updated on September 27, 2026 and Narrator's Voice on September 26, 2026.

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