# Text to Speech! vs Speech to Text

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech! at 4.6 against Speech to Text's 3.9. Text to Speech! also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 25%) and ratings volume (33K vs 88). Speech to Text's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Speech to Text sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text to Speech! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech! has 33K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Text to Speech!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Speech to Text's.

Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, Speech to Text every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech! | Speech to Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id712104788/reviews)** | [3.9 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-voice-notes/id1458253978/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | **59.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gwyn Durbridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/629887540) | [Muhammad Islam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449540428) |

## What reviewers say

### Text to Speech!

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

Convert typed text into natural-sounding speech using a vast library of voices and languages. This tool is useful for communication, pronunciation, and creating audio files. It offers offline functionality and customization options for speech rate and pitch.

**Highlights:** Over 250 voices in 64 languages, Offline functionality, Adjustable speech rate and pitch, Speak as you type, Export speech as audio files, Sync phrases across devices

**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


### Speech to Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-voice-notes/id1458253978)

Convert spoken words into written text with advanced AI technology. This app allows for efficient voice typing, note-taking, and transcription of audio into text. It supports multiple languages and offers text-to-speech functionality for listening to your notes.

**Highlights:** Speech to Text dictation, Multi-language support, Text to Speech conversion, Share notes via social media, Fast and easy to use

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads from app | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Languages 50 minutes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Languages 100 minutes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Languages 200 minutes | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech! free?

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

### Is Speech to Text free?

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

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

Text to Speech! is rated higher. Text to Speech! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Speech to Text averages 3.9 from 88 ratings.

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

Both Text to Speech! and Speech to Text show ads.

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

Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Speech to Text every 2 months. Most recently, Text to Speech! was updated on November 7, 2026 and Speech to Text on November 2, 2026.

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