# Text to Speech! vs Speech To Text

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech! at 4.6 against Speech To Text's 4.1. Text to Speech! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (33K vs 25). Speech To Text's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (15.0 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Text to Speech!'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Speech To Text's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, Speech To Text every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 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)** | [4.1 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-to-text-voice-notes/id1639486301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gwyn Durbridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/629887540) | [Parsottambhai Dhameliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580284660) |

## 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-voice-notes/id1639486301)

This app converts speech, images, PDFs, and text into editable formats. It offers unlimited, continuous dictation and hands-free typing, making it ideal for quick note-taking or long-form writing. Users can easily share, print, and save their converted content.

**Highlights:** Unlimited continuous dictation, Speech to Text conversion, Text to Speech output, Image to Text (OCR), PDF to Text conversion, Hands-free typing, Share, export, and print

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF To Word Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscription Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## 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 4.1 from 25 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 3 months. Most recently, Text to Speech! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Speech To Text on October 25, 2026.

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