# Text to Speech! vs Speechify

Text to Speech! and Speechify both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Text to Speech!'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Speechify's. Speechify's advantage is ratings volume (528K vs 33K) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Speechify sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.7 for Speechify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speechify has 528K ratings behind it against 33K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Text to Speech!'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Speechify's.

Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, Speechify weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech! | Speechify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id712104788/reviews) | **[4.7 (528K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33K | **528K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 34.4% 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 |
| Best chart rank | — | **#15** |
| Size | 76 MB | 531 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gwyn Durbridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/629887540) | [Speechify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263322875) |

## 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


### Speechify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Productivity, #71 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app transforms text into spoken word with lifelike voices, reads documents, images, and articles aloud, and offers voice typing. It also features an AI assistant for summarizing and quizzing, and allows for AI podcast creation.

**Highlights:** Reads text aloud from various sources, Voice typing for faster input, AI assistant for summarization and quizzes, Customizable listening speeds, Human-like voices, Cross-device syncing, AI podcast creation

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $160 Donation No HD voices | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium | $55.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Dyslexia Donation | $139.99 | per year |
| Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Speechify Premium | $139.99 | per year |
| Speechify Premium | $159.99 | per year |
| Audiobooks + Speechify TTS | $249.99 | per year |
| Speechify Library | $14.99 | one-time |
| Speechify Library | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient text-to-speech
- 👍 Diverse voice options
- 🤖 Realistic AI narration
- 💡 Helpful for dyslexic/ADHD users
- 🤓 Improved reading comprehension

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔇 Inconsistent voice quality
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔀 Unreliable page navigation
- 🚫 Restrictive word limits on premium voices

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Text syncing issues
- Incorrect word pronunciations
- Inconsistent highlighting/pacing
- Unexpected voice switches

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/annotate text
- Improved PDF/document handling
- More affordable subscription options
- Seamless integration with ebooks/websites
- Automatic removal of citations/formatting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech! free?

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

### Is Speechify free?

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

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

Speechify is rated higher. Text to Speech! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Speechify averages 4.7 from 528K ratings.

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

Both Text to Speech! and Speechify show ads.

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

Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Speechify weekly. Most recently, Text to Speech! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Speechify on November 1, 2026.

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