# Text to Speech vs Text To Speech Talk

The clearest difference is monetization model: Text to Speech at free with in-app purchases against Text To Speech Talk's subscription. Text To Speech Talk's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (54% vs 30%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Text To Speech Talk sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text To Speech Talk holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 667 and 249 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Text to Speech's written reviews are positive against 54% of Text To Speech Talk's.

Text to Speech ships an update every 2 weeks, Text To Speech Talk every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | Text To Speech Talk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (667 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-ai-book-reader/id739280962/reviews) | **[4.5 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-talk/id6462958745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **667** | 249 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 125 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dzionis Brek](https://appshunter.io/developer/525602569) | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 | $29.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $29.99 | 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


### Text To Speech Talk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-talk/id6462958745)

Transform written content into spoken words with advanced text-to-speech technology. Convert text from images, typed input, websites, PDFs, and documents into natural-sounding speech. Ideal for multitasking, learning, or when you prefer listening.

**Highlights:** Capture text from images, Type or paste text to speak, Read web content aloud, Listen to PDFs and documents, High-quality, natural voices, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Free to use
- 📄 Reads scanned text well
- 📄 Reads various text sources and file types
- 👆 Tapping text starts reading from there

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Horrible robot voice
- 🤖 Robotic and unrealistic voices
- 🐛 Voice keeps repeating
- 🐛 Stops after a few sentences
- 🐛 Text has commas where they are not supposed to be

**Reported bugs**

- Voice repeating over the book (premium feature)
- Text has incorrect comma placement
- App stops reading after a few sentences
- App cannot read text straight

**Requested features**

- More human-like reading voices
- Ability to scan multiple pages at a time
- Option to purchase different voices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Is Text To Speech Talk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech or Text To Speech Talk?

Text To Speech Talk is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.4 out of 5 from 667 ratings, while Text To Speech Talk averages 4.5 from 249 ratings.

### Do Text to Speech or Text To Speech Talk have ads?

Text to Speech shows ads; Text To Speech Talk does not.

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

Text to Speech ships an update every 2 weeks, and Text To Speech Talk every 4 days. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on November 1, 2026 and Text To Speech Talk on November 3, 2026.

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