# Text to Speech! vs Speech to Text+

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech! at 4.6 against Speech to Text+'s 3.0. Text to Speech! also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 32%) and ratings volume (33K vs 2). Speech to Text+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text to Speech! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech! has 33K ratings behind it against 2, 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 32% 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 October 26, 2026 and October 24, 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)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-plus/id1513639790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 32.4% 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 | 76 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gwyn Durbridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/629887540) | [WALABOK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/913827467) |

## 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


### Speech to Text+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-plus/id1513639790)

Instantly convert spoken words into editable text notes. Save, organize, and share your transcribed memos with ease. Features include formatting options and a discreet dark mode.

**Highlights:** Instant voice to text transcription, Save, edit, and share notes, Text formatting (underline, bold, italic), Organize timestamped notes, Dark Mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $19.99 | 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 3.0 from 2 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 October 26, 2026 and Speech to Text+ on October 24, 2026.

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