Text to Speech! vs Text Reader Narrator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 178 different voices
- 63 accents & languages
- Offline functionality
- Adjustable pitch and rate
- Speak as you type
- Export to audio files
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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
Text Reader Narrator
Convert any text, document, or scanned image into natural-sounding audio. Supports over 40 languages and offers background playback with highlighting. Export narrations as audio files.
- Text-to-speech conversion
- Import PDF, DOCX, EPUB, TXT
- Camera OCR for scanned text
- Background playback
- Word-by-word highlighting
- Export audio to M4A
- Supports 40+ languages
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Text Reader Narrator is the most powerful text-to-speech app on the App Store. Convert any text, document, or scanned image into natural-sounding audio with one tap. WHAT'S NEW IN v4.2.0 - Import PDF, DOCX, EPUB and TXT files directly from the Files app - Camera OCR: Point your camera at any text and listen instantly - Background Playback with Control Center integration - Word-by-word karaoke highlighting as you listen - Export narrations to M4A audio files - Home Screen Widget and Dynamic Island support - Improved HD voices across 40+ languages KEY FEATURES Read Any Text Aloud Paste text, import documents, or scan with your camera. Text Reader Narrator supports PDF, DOCX, EPUB, TXT, and web articles. Every word is read aloud with natural, high-quality voices. 40+ Languages and Voices Choose from dozens of voices in over 40 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and Arabic. Premium HD voices sound remarkably natural. Listen Anywhere Play in the background while you work, exercise, or commute. Full Control Center and lock screen controls. Connect to Bluetooth speakers, AirPods, or CarPlay. Word-by-Word Highlighting Follow along as each word is highlighted in real time. Adjust reading speed from 0.5x to 3x. Perfect for studying, language learning, and accessibility. Export Audio Save any narration as an M4A audio file. Build your personal audiobook library. Share audio files with friends or listen offline. Camera OCR Point your camera at a book, sign, menu, or any printed text. Our OCR engine recognizes text instantly and reads it aloud. Great for people with visual impairments. Widget and Dynamic Island Access your recent texts from the Home Screen widget. See playback controls on the Dynamic Island while multitasking. FREE TO USE Get 1,000 free characters every day. Watch a short video for 500 extra characters. Subscribe for unlimited access with no ads. Text Reader Narrator is perfect for: - Students studying textbooks and articles - Professionals listening to documents on the go - Language learners improving pronunciation - People with dyslexia or visual impairments - Anyone who prefers listening over reading Download now and turn any text into audio. Terms & Condition: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/terms-condition/ Privacy Policy: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech! at 4.6 against Text Reader Narrator's 4.1. Text to Speech! also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Text to Speech! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Text Reader Narrator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech! has 33K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Text to Speech!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Text Reader Narrator's.
Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, Text Reader Narrator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Text to Speech! | Text Reader Narrator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (33K ratings) — better | 4.1 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33K — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gwyn Durbridge | Grima Hdez |
Customer experience
Text to Speech!
Text Reader Narrator
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
Text Reader Narrator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Text to Speech!
- Remove Advertisements$9.99
Text Reader Narrator
- TTS PRO week sub3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- TTS & STT PRO mounth sub$0.991 Month
- TTS PRO yearly sub$34.991 Year
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