# Text to Speech! vs UserCrowd

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Text to Speech! at 60% against UserCrowd's 0%. Text to Speech! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (33K vs 4). UserCrowd's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UserCrowd asks for nothing beyond the download.

Text to Speech! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech! has 33K ratings behind it against 4, 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 UserCrowd's.

Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, UserCrowd every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech! | UserCrowd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id712104788/reviews)** | [1.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usercrowd/id6759631577/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gwyn Durbridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/629887540) | [usabilityhub](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879949287) |

## 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


### UserCrowd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usercrowd/id6759631577)

Earn money by providing feedback on real products and digital experiences. Participate in short surveys, usability tests, and interviews to help companies improve their websites and apps. No special expertise is needed to start shaping better user experiences.

**Highlights:** Earn money for feedback, Participate in surveys, Test usability, Conduct interviews, Shape product experiences, Flexible participation, Fast payouts

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech! free?

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

### Is UserCrowd free?

UserCrowd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech! or UserCrowd?

Text to Speech! is rated higher. Text to Speech! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while UserCrowd averages 1.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Text to Speech! or UserCrowd have ads?

Text to Speech! shows ads; UserCrowd does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text to Speech! or UserCrowd?

Text to Speech! ships an update every 2 weeks, and UserCrowd every 3 days. Most recently, Text to Speech! was updated on October 17, 2026 and UserCrowd on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*