# Text to Speech vs Read4Me

The clearest difference is ads: Read4Me at none against Text to Speech's shown. Read4Me also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 667). Text to Speech's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 and Read4Me sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Read4Me holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Read4Me has 5.3K ratings behind it against 667, 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 28% of Read4Me'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, Read4Me every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | Read4Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (667 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-ai-book-reader/id739280962/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read4me-talk-browser-pdf-doc/id1535903742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 667 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 27.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dzionis Brek](https://appshunter.io/developer/525602569) | [Dexati](https://appshunter.io/developer/558767971) |

## 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


### Read4Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read4me-talk-browser-pdf-doc/id1535903742)

Transform any web page, PDF, or scanned document into an audio experience. Listen to content at your preferred speed with natural-sounding voices. Ideal for hands-free consumption of digital and physical text.

**Highlights:** Listen to web pages, Convert PDFs to audio, Scan and listen to books/papers, Read text from any app via clipboard, Import documents from cloud storage, Adjustable listening speed, Premium natural voice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Read4Me Premium Unlimited | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Read4Me Premium Unlimited | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Read4Me Premium Unlimited | $49.99 | per month |
| Read4Me Monthly Unlimited | $49.99 | per month |
| Read4Me Premium Unlimited | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Turns web pages and PDFs into podcasts
- 👍 Helpful for multitasking and consuming information on the go
- 👍 Natural-sounding voices
- 👍 Useful for people with reading difficulties like dyslexia

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable performance, often stops reading unexpectedly
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Extremely expensive subscription at $50/month
- 💰 Free version is very limited and full of ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when trying to read documents
- Inconsistent behavior when attempting to skip or rewind
- Issues with scanning and importing documents properly

**Requested features**

- Add more voice options, including different accents
- Improve navigation and ability to resume reading from where you left off
- Reduce subscription cost to be more affordable


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Is Read4Me free?

Read4Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech or Read4Me?

Read4Me is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.4 out of 5 from 667 ratings, while Read4Me averages 4.5 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Text to Speech or Read4Me have ads?

Text to Speech shows ads; Read4Me does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text to Speech or Read4Me?

Text to Speech ships an update every 2 weeks, and Read4Me every 6 weeks. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on October 23, 2026 and Read4Me on October 29, 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.*