# Text to Speech vs Flash Cards +

Text to Speech and Flash Cards + both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Flash Cards +'s written reviews are positive against 30% of Text to Speech's. Flash Cards + also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). Text to Speech's advantage is ratings volume (685 vs 87). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Flash Cards + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Text to Speech holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech has 685 ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Text to Speech's written reviews are positive against 73% of Flash Cards +'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, Flash Cards + every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | Flash Cards + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (685 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-ai-book-reader/id739280962/reviews)** | [4.2 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-cards-plus/id1454664875/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **685** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 125 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dzionis Brek](https://appshunter.io/developer/525602569) | [Brady Carey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454581575) |

## What reviewers say

### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-ai-book-reader/id739280962)

This app converts text into natural-sounding speech across 38 languages with over 140 customizable voices. It offers offline functionality, pitch and rate adjustments, and the ability to transform photos into text. Users can also convert speech to text and enjoy unlimited exports and sharing.

**Highlights:** 38 languages supported, 140+ natural voices, Adjustable pitch and rate, Offline functionality, Photo to text conversion (OCR), Speech to text conversion, Unlimited export and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $11.99 | per month |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| 25 Extra Action | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎙️ Natural-sounding voices compared to Google Translate
- 📝 Handles longer text passages effectively
- 🎛️ Customizable voice, pitch, and speed settings
- ⬇️ Download functionality for created content
- ✍️ Helpful for writing and editing workflow

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Robotic and unnatural voice quality
- 🐛 Small buttons difficult to tap on mobile
- ⚪ White flash when switching between pages
- 💰 Expensive pricing ($40-59 AUD annually)
- 🚫 No free trial before purchase

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Lag and stuttering during text scrolling
- Highlighting misaligned with audio playback
- Bluetooth/AirPods forced to phone speakers
- Selected voice doesn't match actual output

**Requested features**

- Additional new voice options
- Document upload and scanning capability
- Improved voice naturalness and quality
- Better character limit allowance


### Flash Cards +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-cards-plus/id1454664875)

Create and manage digital flash card decks for efficient studying.  Record questions and answers by speaking to your phone, then share decks with friends to collaborate on learning.  Organize study materials conveniently on your device.

**Highlights:** Create and manage flash card decks, Record questions and answers via voice input, Share flash cards with friends, Organize study materials, Digital alternative to physical notecards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and straightforward
- 💰 Free to use with minimal ads
- 🚀 Efficient for studying and memorization
- 🗣️ Good voice recognition for card creation
- ✅ No account required, simple setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Frequent and disruptive ads
- 🚫 No option to remove ads permanently
- ↔️ Limited deck sharing/export options
- ❓ Some users confused about learning mode
- 🔄 Cards only go in one direction

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing due to ads
- Ads interrupting playback
- Question not accepted on first entry
- Ads appearing too frequently, sometimes consecutively

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to move mail list items around
- Direct access to learning mode (questions only)
- Option to purchase an ad-free version
- Ability to move cards between decks


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Is Flash Cards + free?

Flash Cards + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech or Flash Cards +?

Text to Speech is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.4 out of 5 from 685 ratings, while Flash Cards + averages 4.2 from 87 ratings.

### Do Text to Speech or Flash Cards + have ads?

Text to Speech shows ads; Flash Cards + does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text to Speech or Flash Cards +?

Text to Speech ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flash Cards + every 5 days. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on October 13, 2026 and Flash Cards + on October 14, 2026.

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