# Text to Speech vs Total Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Text to Speech at 78% against Total Reader's 20%. Text to Speech also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Total Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Text to Speech holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech has 860 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Text to Speech's written reviews are positive against 20% of Total Reader's.

Text to Speech ships an update every 3 weeks, Total Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | Total Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (860 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-speaky/id754061898/reviews)** | [3.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-reader-text-to-speech/id1471506439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **860** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandratra Razafindralambo](https://appshunter.io/developer/556442767) | [Storch](https://appshunter.io/developer/335855086) |

## What reviewers say

### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-speaky/id754061898)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speaky Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Speaky Pro (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Coffee Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Burger Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| Discounted Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pizza Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |
| Speaky Pro (Welcome) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Speaky Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


### Total Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-reader-text-to-speech/id1471506439)

This app converts text files into natural-sounding speech, allowing users to listen to documents while following along with highlighted text. It supports a wide range of file formats and over 30 languages, with easy import options from cloud storage and computers.

**Highlights:** Reads documents aloud, Converts text to natural voice, Highlights spoken words, Supports PDF, Word, PowerPoint, RTF, Imports from cloud storage, Supports over 30 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account for 1 month. | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Account for 1 year. | $19.99 | per year |
| Total Reader Premium Lifetime. | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Is Total Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech or Total Reader?

Text to Speech is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.5 out of 5 from 860 ratings, while Total Reader averages 3.8 from 37 ratings.

### Do Text to Speech or Total Reader have ads?

Total Reader shows ads; Text to Speech does not.

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

Text to Speech ships an update every 3 weeks, and Total Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on September 23, 2026 and Total Reader on September 19, 2026.

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