# Text to Speech! vs Voice Memos Speechify

Text to Speech! and Voice Memos Speechify both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Text to Speech!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Voice Memos Speechify's. Text to Speech! also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 25). Voice Memos Speechify's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Voice Memos Speechify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text to Speech! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. 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 point the same way: 60% of Text to Speech!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Voice Memos Speechify's.

Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, Voice Memos Speechify fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech! | Voice Memos Speechify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id712104788/reviews)** | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-memos-speechify/id6465683848/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gwyn Durbridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/629887540) | [Younes Oubari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706657878) |

## 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


### Voice Memos Speechify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-memos-speechify/id6465683848)

This app uses AI to convert voice recordings into accurate text notes. It offers features like automatic summarization and natural-sounding playback, helping users organize ideas and save time on note-taking.

**Highlights:** AI-powered voice to text transcription, Automatic note summarization, Natural speech playback of notes, Organize ideas and action items, Edit and share text transcripts, Generate meeting notes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $14.99 | per month |
| All features | $59.99 | per year |
| One hour audio transcription | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 hours audio transcription | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech! free?

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

### Is Voice Memos Speechify free?

Voice Memos Speechify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Text to Speech! is rated higher. Text to Speech! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Voice Memos Speechify averages 4.4 from 25 ratings.

### Do Text to Speech! or Voice Memos Speechify have ads?

Text to Speech! shows ads; Voice Memos Speechify does not.

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

Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Voice Memos Speechify fortnightly. Most recently, Text to Speech! was updated on September 26, 2026 and Voice Memos Speechify on August 22, 2026.

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