# Text to Speech! vs Voice notebook speech to text

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech! at 4.6 against Voice notebook speech to text's 4.2. Text to Speech! also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 5). Voice notebook speech to text's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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 notebook speech to text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech! has 33K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech! | Voice notebook speech to text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id712104788/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-notebook-speech-to-text/id6476018342/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 32 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) | [Afroza Yasmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585124938) |

## 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


### Voice notebook speech to text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-notebook-speech-to-text/id6476018342)

This app converts spoken language into written text with high accuracy and supports multiple languages. It also transforms written text into natural-sounding speech, offering customizable voices and offline access for seamless productivity.

**Highlights:** Accurate speech to text transcription, Real-time transcription, Text to speech with lifelike voices, Multi-language support, Voice commands for device control, Offline access for content, Seamless integration with productivity tools

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice Notebook Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice Notebook Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Voice Notebook Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech! free?

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

### Is Voice notebook speech to text free?

Voice notebook speech to text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech! or Voice notebook speech to text?

Text to Speech! is rated higher. Text to Speech! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Voice notebook speech to text averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Text to Speech! or Voice notebook speech to text have ads?

Both Text to Speech! and Voice notebook speech to text show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text to Speech! or Voice notebook speech to text?

Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Voice notebook speech to text every 2 weeks. Most recently, Text to Speech! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Voice notebook speech to text on November 4, 2026.

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