# Text to Speech vs Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech at 4.5 against Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)'s 2.9. Text to Speech also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 56%) and ratings volume (860 vs 51). Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Text to Speech holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech has 860 ratings behind it against 51, 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 56% of Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)'s.

Text to Speech ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (860 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-speaky/id754061898/reviews)** | [2.9 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-text-reader-ttsreader/id1493463248/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **860** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sandratra Razafindralambo](https://appshunter.io/developer/556442767) | [WellSource Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033127659) |

## 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 |


### Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-text-reader-ttsreader/id1493463248)

Listen to written content, including text files and web pages, hands-free. Features natural-sounding voices, adjustable reading speeds, and the ability to import content from various sources. Easily follow along with highlighted text as it's read aloud.

**Highlights:** Reads text and web pages aloud, Editable text input, Import web pages and text files, Multiple languages and voices, Adjustable reading speed, Highlights and follows reading, Caches reading location

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Is Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) free?

Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech or Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)?

Text to Speech is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.5 out of 5 from 860 ratings, while Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) averages 2.9 from 51 ratings.

### Do Text to Speech or Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) have ads?

Neither Text to Speech nor Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text to Speech or Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)?

Text to Speech ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) every 4 days. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on October 9, 2026 and Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) on October 1, 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.*