Text to Speech vs Peech
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Text to Speech
This app transforms text from websites, documents, and images into natural-sounding speech. It supports over 40 languages and allows for customizable playback speed and voice selection. Listen to content offline or in the background while multitasking.
- Listen to documents and web articles
- Extract text from images
- Multiple voices and 40+ languages
- Adjustable playback speed and accent
- Queue content for continuous listening
- Offline listening support
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Too busy to read? Sit back, relax, and let Speaky read documents and news from any website aloud with natural voices and adjustable speeds. Simply import a document or provide a link to your web article, and Speaky will extract the main content, detect the language, and read it to you. You can retrieve content from any website, import files from the cloud, or scan documents with your camera. Key Features: - Listen to documents and web articles - Extract text from images and have it read aloud - Choose from multiple voices across 40+ languages - Customize playback with adjustable speed and accent - Create lists and queue content for continuous listening - Clean and format text automatically with Smart Cleanup - Full support for all document types (pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf, odt, epub) - Full support for all image types (jpg, png, gif, tiff, bmp, heic) - Enjoy Speaky in the background with complete offline access "Articles in your Speaky queue play without an internet connection, so you can breeze through a New Yorker treatise as you ride the subway or catch up on world news on your next international flight." - New York Magazine "Speaky is a handy tool that helps you multitask by listening instead of reading. Whether it’s an entertaining article on the Web or an important PDF for work, you can give your eyes a rest or just get more done with this intuitive voice reader." - AppAdvice __________ Speaky Pro: Unlock unlimited listening and more languages for the scanner. Choose a monthly or annual subscription, or unlock Pro forever with a one-time Lifetime purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://sandratra.com/legal/terms
Peech
Transform any text into lifelike audiobooks with an AI-powered reading companion. Scan physical books, PDFs, or web articles to listen on the go, with natural-sounding voices and high-speed playback. Supports over 60 languages.
- AI voice matching for different genres
- Natural and lifelike AI voices
- Lightning-fast OCR for physical books
- Web and PDF content parsing
- High-speed playback up to 5x faster
- Automatic language detection (60+ languages)
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Peech – Turn Anything Into Audiobooks! Meet Peech, your personal AI-powered reading sidekick that transforms all your text - PDFs, web articles, physical books, and more - into crystal-clear audiobooks. Whether you’re racing through study notes, catching up on blog posts, or diving into that spicy new novel, Peech has you covered. The Magic of AI Voices • Smart Voice Matching: Peech’s advanced AI picks the perfect voice for each genre - whether it’s serious academic reading or a lighthearted romance. • Natural & Lifelike: Our voices are so real, you might forget you’re listening to an app. • World-Class Voice Library: Pick from a wide, diverse range of premium voices — different accents, tones and reading styles to match any text. Effortless Content Scanning • Lightning-Fast OCR: Snap a pic of any page or book, and Peech instantly converts it to audio. No more manual typing! • Web & PDF Parsing: Just paste a link or upload a file to start listening - perfect for busy pros, students, and anyone who prefers ears over eyes. • Your E-Book Library: Bring in books from popular e-book apps and stores, and listen to them hands-free. Speedy Reading, On-the-Go • High-Speed Playback: Devour your favorite content up to 5x faster - perfect for power-learners or those who want to binge-listen on the run. • Playlists & Autoplay: Build custom playlists to keep the stories rolling, so you can multitask like a boss. One App, All Languages • Automatic Language Detection: Peech seamlessly identifies and narrates in 60+ languages. • Global Accessibility: Great for language learners, busy professionals, and anyone with reading challenges. Why Peech? • Students: Turn textbooks into engaging audio lectures - study smarter, not harder. • Busy Professionals: Catch up on news, memos, or trade articles during your commute. • Accessibility: An empowering reading solution for users with visual or reading impairments. • Content Lovers: From classics to your favorite steamy novels - Peech reads it all. Free Trials & Subscriptions Experience Peech with our flexible subscription plans, some offering free trials. Dive into unlimited content and see how Peech revolutionizes your reading routine - no commitment, no hassle. Ready to transform your reading life? Give Peech a try and unlock the power of AI-driven audio today!
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Verdict
Text to Speech and Peech both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Text to Speech's written reviews are positive against 44% of Peech's. Text to Speech also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Peech's advantage is ratings volume (8.6K vs 860) and chart position (#131 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Peech sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Text to Speech against 4.4 for Peech. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peech has 8.6K ratings behind it against 860, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Text to Speech's written reviews are positive against 44% of Peech's.
Text to Speech ships an update every 3 weeks, Peech monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Text to Speech | Peech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (860 ratings) — better | 4.4 (8.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews — better | 44.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 860 | 8.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | #131 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sandratra Razafindralambo | Dopefin Limited |
Customer experience
Text to Speech
Peech
Bugs and requests
Text to Speech
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Peech
Reported bugs
4 issues- Subscription issues and payment problems
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate text-to-speech output
Requested features
5 requests- Add folder and playlist management options
- Provide more voice options and customization
- Improve text-to-speech accuracy and fluency
- Offer more transparent and flexible pricing
- Enhance overall stability and reliability
In-app purchases
Text to Speech
- Speaky Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Speaky Pro (Annual)$19.991 Year
- Coffee Tip$2.99
- Burger Tip$5.99
- Starter Upgrade$7.99
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- Discounted Upgrade$9.99
- Pizza Tip$9.99
- Pro Upgrade$12.99
- Speaky Pro (Welcome)$19.99
- Speaky Pro (Lifetime)$29.99
Peech
- Peech Premium$3.997 Days
- Peech Premium$4.997 Days
- Peech Premium$6.997 Days
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- Peech Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Peech Premium$14.991 Month
- Peech Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Month
- Peech Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Scan and Read: Text to Speech3 Days trial$39.993 Months
- Peech Premium3 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Peech Premium3 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Peech Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year






