# Text to Speech! vs Voice to Text

The clearest difference is ads: Voice to Text at none against Text to Speech!'s shown. Voice to Text also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Voice to Text sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text to Speech! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 11K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Text to Speech!'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Voice to Text's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, Voice to Text every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech! | Voice to Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id712104788/reviews)** | [4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-text-speech-note/id1124772331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **64.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gwyn Durbridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/629887540) | [IBN Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078675464) |

## 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


### Voice to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-text-speech-note/id1124772331)

Convert spoken words into text, transcribe audio and video, and translate speech in real time. Save time by dictating notes, messages, and more across all your Apple devices. Offers support for over 40 dictation and 100 transcription languages.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice dictation, AI-powered audio transcription, Instant speech translation, Multilingual support, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Export as text or PDF

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dictate Pro (1 week iOS/macOS) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Dictate Pro (1 month, iOS) | $8.99 | per month |
| Dictate Pro (1 month, iOS/Mac) | $11.99 | per month |
| Dictate Pro (1 year, iOS) | $17.99 | per year |
| Dictate Pro (1 year iOS/macOS) | $22.99 | per year |
| Dictate (not available) | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate dictation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Time-saving
- 👍 Helpful for disabled/hearing impaired users
- 👍 Useful for writing tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate transcription of some words
- 💡 Limited editing capabilities
- 💡 Lack of punctuation/formatting options
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone issues or loss of connection
- Text disappearing or not saving properly
- Compatibility problems with certain devices or OS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/delete text during dictation
- Improved punctuation and formatting options
- Integration with other apps/software
- Customizable dictionary for specialized terms
- Offline mode or reduced data usage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech! free?

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

### Is Voice to Text free?

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

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

Text to Speech! is rated higher. Text to Speech! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Voice to Text averages 4.5 from 11K ratings.

### Do Text to Speech! or Voice to Text have ads?

Text to Speech! shows ads; Voice to Text does not.

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

Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Voice to Text every 6 days. Most recently, Text to Speech! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Voice to Text on November 1, 2026.

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