Text to Speech vs Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Text to Speech
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.
- 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
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Turn text into natural-sounding speech in seconds. Listen instead of reading — perfect for studying, work, or multitasking. Supports 38 languages and 140+ voices Natural, customizable voices Import text from PDFs, photos, files, or voice Export audio and share anywhere KEY FEATURES: • Read text aloud with realistic voices • Import from PDF, DOC, TXT, and more • Scan text from photos (OCR) • Convert speech to text • Adjust speed and pitch • Highlight spoken text with auto-scroll • Works offline PERFECT FOR: • Students and learning • Reading books and documents • Accessibility and focus • Listening on the go UNLOCK PREMIUM: • Unlimited text to speech • Unlimited OCR & speech import • Export and share audio files • No ads Subscription renews automatically unless canceled. Terms: http://dzionis.by/tts/terms.html Privacy: http://dzionis.by/tts/privacyPolicy.html
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
Convert any text into natural-sounding audio with a variety of languages and voices. This app helps improve reading speed, comprehension, and productivity. It also allows for saving audio files and offers features for accessibility.
- Convert text to speech
- Natural sounding voices
- 20+ languages and accents
- Adjustable voice speed
- Dyslexia font support
- Save phrases as favorites
- Download speech as audio file
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Speak4Me is a text to speech app that does two things: it reads aloud anything you want to listen to, and it speaks out loud anything you type. Listen to PDFs, documents, books, web articles and photos of printed pages – or type a message and let Speak4Me say it for you, in 120+ natural AI voices. LISTEN: READ ALOUD ANYTHING • PDF to audio – Import any PDF from Files or iCloud Drive and listen to it like an audiobook. Headers and footers are skipped automatically, so you only hear the content. • Documents and books – Turn long documents, book chapters, study notes and reports into audio. Follow along with real-time text highlighting. • Web articles – Listen to articles, blog posts and newsletters instead of reading them on screen. • Scan and listen – Take a photo of a printed page, a book, a letter or a menu, and Speak4Me reads the text out loud. • Listen anywhere – Keep listening while you commute, walk, work out or cook. Speed up the voice to get through your reading list faster. SPEAK: TYPE TO SPEAK • Type and Speak4Me talks for you – Write what you want to say and it is spoken out loud instantly, in the voice and language you choose. • A voice when you need one – Made for people who have lost their voice, have a speech disability, are recovering from a stroke, or find it hard to speak in some moments. Use it to talk face to face, at the doctor, in a shop or on the phone. • Favorite phrases – Save the sentences you use most and play them with one tap. • AI voice-overs – Use Speak4Me as an AI voice generator and narrator: type a script and export it as an MP3 for videos, TikTok, Reels, podcasts, presentations and customer support. NATURAL AI VOICES • 120+ lifelike AI voices, male and female, in 20+ languages and accents. • Ultra voices: our most human, expressive and fluid voices. • Adjust voice speed and font size to fit the way you read. MADE FOR EVERY READER • Dyslexia-friendly font and text highlighting to make reading easier. • Helpful for dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, language learners and anyone who prefers listening to reading. • Save any audio and share it via iMessage, WhatsApp, email and more. WHO USES SPEAK4ME Students who listen to their notes and PDFs. Professionals who turn reports and emails into audio. Book lovers who listen to what they read. People who use their phone as a voice to communicate. Creators who need quick voice-overs. FAQ • Can Speak4Me read PDFs aloud? Yes. Import any PDF and listen to it like an audiobook, with headers and footers skipped. • Can it read a printed book or document? Yes. Take a photo of the page and Speak4Me reads the text out loud. • Can it read web articles? Yes. Listen to articles, blog posts and newsletters instead of reading them on screen. • Can it speak for me? Yes. Type any sentence and it is spoken out loud instantly. Save the phrases you use most for one-tap access. • Can I use it as an AAC app? Yes. Speak4Me works as a simple type-to-speak communication tool for people who can't speak or find it hard to. • Can I create AI voice-overs? Yes. Type a script, pick one of 120+ AI voices and export it as an MP3. • Does it help with dyslexia? Yes. It offers a dyslexia-friendly font and highlights the text as it reads. • Can I change the reading speed? Yes. Slow it down or speed it up to fit the way you listen. • Which languages does it support? 20+ languages and accents, including American, British and Australian English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese and Japanese. Questions or feature requests? Write to us at support@bakeryscent.com SUBSCRIPTION Monthly and yearly plans renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings. Any unused free trial ends when you subscribe. Privacy Policy: https://speak4me-3ac5f.web.app/policy/policy.html Terms of Use: https://speak4me-3ac5f.web.app/policy/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Text to Speech at free with in-app purchases against Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's subscription. Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14K vs 667). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Text to Speech sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader has 14K ratings behind it against 667, 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 46% of Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's.
Text to Speech ships an update every 2 weeks, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Text to Speech | Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (667 ratings) | 4.5 (14K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 45.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 667 | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dzionis Brek | MIRO CONSULTING SRL |
Customer experience
Text to Speech
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
User reviews
Text to Speech
From 667 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎙️ 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
Room to improve
- 🤖 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
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Easiness of use
- 👍 Reliable
- 👍 Helpful for those who cannot speak
- 👍 Useful for creating videos and animations
Room to improve
- 🐛 App keeps crashing
- 🐛 Slow to load
- 🔋 High battery usage
- 🔇 Poor quality voices
- 💰 Paywalls for basic features
Bugs and requests
Text to Speech
Reported bugs
8 issues- 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
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- Free trial limited to 5 uses (accidental clicks count)
- Screen doesn't support background playback
- Navigation confusion and poor UX
Requested features
4 requests- Additional new voice options
- Document upload and scanning capability
- Improved voice naturalness and quality
- Better character limit allowance
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes when trying to download audio
- Inconsistent behavior when switching voices
- Text-to-speech not working for longer passages
Requested features
6 requests- More stable and engaging AI voices
- Ability to save voice settings in favorites
- Offline mode
- Ability to record audio and export
- More language and accent options
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- Improved text recognition
In-app purchases
Text to Speech
- Text to Speech Unlimited3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Text to Speech Unlimited$2.997 Days
- Text to Speech Unlimited3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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- Text to Speech Unlimited$3.997 Days
- Text to Speech Unlimited$9.991 Month
- Text to Speech Unlimited$11.991 Month
- Text to Speech Unlimited$14.991 Month
- Text to Speech Unlimited3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Text to Speech Unlimited$29.991 Year
- Text to Speech Unlimited$39.991 Year
- Text to Speech Unlimited3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Text to Speech Unlimited3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Text to Speech Unlimited$49.991 Year
- Text to Speech Unlimited1 Year trial$49.991 Year
- 25 Extra Action$1.99
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
- Get enhanced ai-powered voices7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Speak4Me Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Speak4Me Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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- Speak4Me Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Speak4Me Pro Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Speak4Me Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Ultra weekly subscription$9.997 Days
- Speak4Me Pro Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Speak4Me Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
- Speak4Me Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Speak4Me Special Offer$29.991 Year
- Speak4Me Pro Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
- Speak4Me Pro Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
- Speak4Me Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
- Speak4Me Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Speak4Me Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Speak4Me Pro Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
- Speak4Me Limited Time Offer3 Months trial$79.991 Year
- Speak4Me Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
Questions
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