# Text to Speech vs MicMonster

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech at 4.4 against MicMonster's 3.4. Text to Speech also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 8%) and ratings volume (667 vs 40). MicMonster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 MicMonster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $36.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text to Speech holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech has 667 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Text to Speech's written reviews are positive against 8% of MicMonster's.

Text to Speech ships an update every 2 weeks, MicMonster every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | MicMonster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (667 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-ai-book-reader/id739280962/reviews)** | [3.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micmonster/id1629892520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **667** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dzionis Brek](https://appshunter.io/developer/525602569) | [HeiTech Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608294597) |

## 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


### MicMonster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micmonster/id1629892520)

This app transforms text from images, documents, or pasted input into realistic audio using a variety of voices and languages. It features a built-in book reader that highlights words as they are spoken, allowing for faster and more focused reading. Users can also download audio files for offline listening.

**Highlights:** Image to text (OCR), Document import (PDF, DOC), 140+ languages and voices, Adjustable reading speed, Highlighting book reader, Offline MP3 download, Merge audio files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Quarterly | $36.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $139.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Is MicMonster free?

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

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

Text to Speech is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.4 out of 5 from 667 ratings, while MicMonster averages 3.4 from 40 ratings.

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

Text to Speech shows ads; MicMonster does not.

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

Text to Speech ships an update every 2 weeks, and MicMonster every 10 days. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on October 23, 2026 and MicMonster on October 24, 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.*