Comparison

Text to Speech! vs Peech

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Text to Speech!

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
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Bring your text to life with Text to Speech! Text to speech produces natural sounding synthesised text from the words that you have entered in. With 178 different voices to choose from and the ability to adjust the rate and pitch, there are countless ways in which the synthesised voice can be adjusted. Features ------------------------- - 178 Different voices to choose from - Voices are available in 63 different accents & languages - No internet required - The ability to adjust the pitch and rate - Speak as you type - Highlight spoken text - Star your favourite phrases - Group starred phrases into folders - Export speech into audio files - Mix speech into your phone calls - Supports personal voices (requires iOS 17) Voices ------------------------- Arabic (World) Basque (Spain) Bengali (India) Bhojpuri (India) Bulgarian (Bulgaria) Catalan (Spain) Chinese (China mainland) Chinese (Hong Kong) Chinese (Liaoning, Mainland China) Chinese (Shaanxi, Mainland China) Chinese (Sichuan, Mainland China) Chinese (Taiwan) Croatian (Croatia) Czech (Czechia) Danish (Denmark) Dutch (Belgium) Dutch (Netherlands) English (Australia) English (India) English (Ireland) English (Scotland, UK) English (South Africa) English (United Kingdom) English (United States) Finnish (Finland) French (Belgium) French (Canada) French (France) Galician (Spain) German (Germany) Greek (Greece) Hebrew (Israel) Hindi (India) Hungarian (Hungary) Indonesian (Indonesia) Italian (Italy) Japanese (Japan) Kannada (India) Korean (South Korea) Malay (Malaysia) Marathi (India) Norwegian Bokmål (Norway) Persian (Iran) Polish (Poland) Portuguese (Brazil) Portuguese (Portugal) Romanian (Romania) Russian (Russia) Shanghainese (China mainland) Slovak (Slovakia) Slovenian (Slovenia) Spanish (Argentina) Spanish (Chile) Spanish (Colombia) Spanish (Mexico) Spanish (Spain) Swedish (Sweden) Tamil (India) Telugu (India) Thai (Thailand) Turkish (Turkey) Ukrainian (Ukraine) Vietnamese (Vietnam) Notes ------------------------- - More voices are available in system settings Go Settings -> Accessibility -> Spoken Content -> Voices

About

Peech

Transform any text into lifelike audiobooks with an AI-powered reading companion. Scan physical books, PDFs, or web articles to listen on the go, with natural-sounding voices and high-speed playback. Supports over 60 languages.

Highlights
  • AI voice matching for different genres
  • Natural and lifelike AI voices
  • Lightning-fast OCR for physical books
  • Web and PDF content parsing
  • High-speed playback up to 5x faster
  • Automatic language detection (60+ languages)
Features
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Peech – Turn Anything Into Audiobooks! Meet Peech, your personal AI-powered reading sidekick that transforms all your text - PDFs, web articles, physical books, and more - into crystal-clear audiobooks. Whether you’re racing through study notes, catching up on blog posts, or diving into that spicy new novel, Peech has you covered. The Magic of AI Voices • Smart Voice Matching: Peech’s advanced AI picks the perfect voice for each genre - whether it’s serious academic reading or a lighthearted romance. • Natural & Lifelike: Our voices are so real, you might forget you’re listening to an app. • World-Class Voice Library: Pick from a wide, diverse range of premium voices — different accents, tones and reading styles to match any text. Effortless Content Scanning • Lightning-Fast OCR: Snap a pic of any page or book, and Peech instantly converts it to audio. No more manual typing! • Web & PDF Parsing: Just paste a link or upload a file to start listening - perfect for busy pros, students, and anyone who prefers ears over eyes. • Your E-Book Library: Bring in books from popular e-book apps and stores, and listen to them hands-free. Speedy Reading, On-the-Go • High-Speed Playback: Devour your favorite content up to 5x faster - perfect for power-learners or those who want to binge-listen on the run. • Playlists & Autoplay: Build custom playlists to keep the stories rolling, so you can multitask like a boss. One App, All Languages • Automatic Language Detection: Peech seamlessly identifies and narrates in 60+ languages. • Global Accessibility: Great for language learners, busy professionals, and anyone with reading challenges. Why Peech? • Students: Turn textbooks into engaging audio lectures - study smarter, not harder. • Busy Professionals: Catch up on news, memos, or trade articles during your commute. • Accessibility: An empowering reading solution for users with visual or reading impairments. • Content Lovers: From classics to your favorite steamy novels - Peech reads it all. Free Trials & Subscriptions Experience Peech with our flexible subscription plans, some offering free trials. Dive into unlimited content and see how Peech revolutionizes your reading routine - no commitment, no hassle. Ready to transform your reading life? Give Peech a try and unlock the power of AI-driven audio today!

Screenshots

Text to Speech!4 screens
Peech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Peech at none against Text to Speech!'s shown. Peech also leads on chart position (#128 vs unranked). Text to Speech!'s advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Text to Speech! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Peech sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text to Speech! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 8.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Text to Speech!'s written reviews are positive against 44% of Peech's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, Peech monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Text to Speech! versus Peech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText to Speech!Peech
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (33K ratings) — better4.4 (8.6K ratings)
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better8.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#128 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGwyn DurbridgeDopefin Limited

Customer experience

Text to Speech!

All ratings33,306 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews842 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative31.2%

Peech

All ratings8,639 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews1,386 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral8.7%
Negative46.9%

User reviews

Text to Speech!

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Peech

From 8.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Perfect for scanning books and having them read aloud
  • 🚀 Supports multiple languages
  • 🚀 Allows following along with highlighted text
  • 👍 Helpful for students and university
  • 👍 Useful for multitasking and productivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with organizing files and folders
  • 🐛 No option to switch between old and new voices
  • 🐛 Unable to retrieve deleted files
  • 💰 Expensive subscription plans
  • 💰 Unclear pricing structure

Bugs and requests

Text to Speech!

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Peech

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Subscription issues and payment problems
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Inaccurate text-to-speech output

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add folder and playlist management options
  • Provide more voice options and customization
  • Improve text-to-speech accuracy and fluency
  • Offer more transparent and flexible pricing
  • Enhance overall stability and reliability

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Text to Speech!

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisements$9.99
11 purchases

Peech

Subscriptions11
  • Peech Premium$3.997 Days
  • Peech Premium$4.997 Days
  • Peech Premium$6.997 Days
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  • Peech Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Peech Premium$14.991 Month
  • Peech Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Peech Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Scan and Read: Text to Speech3 Days trial$39.993 Months
  • Peech Premium3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Peech Premium3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Peech Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Text to Speech! free?
Text to Speech! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Peech free?
Peech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text to Speech! or Peech?
Text to Speech! is rated higher. Text to Speech! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Peech averages 4.4 from 8.6K ratings.
Do Text to Speech! or Peech have ads?
Text to Speech! shows ads; Peech does not.
Which is updated more often, Text to Speech! or Peech?
Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Peech monthly. Most recently, Text to Speech! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Peech on September 23, 2026.

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