Comparison

Text to Speech vs Synthy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Synthy

Transform documents, books, and web content into audio with advanced text-to-speech technology. Scan physical documents or import digital files and listen to them read aloud with natural-sounding AI voices. Adjust playback speed and enjoy background listening for a seamless audio experience.

Highlights
  • Scan and read documents
  • Text to speech with AI voices
  • Adjustable reading speed
  • Import files and web links
  • Background listening mode
  • Type and listen functionality
Features
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Introducing Synthy — Your Ultimate Audio Books & Reading App! Do you have a mountain of documents, books, or material to read but no time? Synthy is the perfect PDF reader, text to speech tool, and voice aloud reader to save your day! Simply scan and read, upload text, document or web-link and listen to any text aloud. Whether it’s book reading, articles, or newspapers, our app reads everything for you with natural TTS voices. Key Features of Synthy: Text to Speech & Voice Reader Transform any text into audio! Use your phone’s camera to scan and read books (PDF, EPUB, DOCX, etc.), and let Synthy read text aloud like a personal audio book reader. Perfect for multitasking or book reading on the go! Realistic AI Voices for Document Reader No more robotic sounds! Enjoy voice reader technology with lifelike voices. Whether for PDF read aloud, screen reader tasks, or reading apps, Synthy adapts to your style. Adjustable Speed Reading App Customize pacing for read aloud comfort. Speed up for quick reviews or slow down to savor content—ideal for audio books and document reader needs. Type & Listen with Voice Aloud Reader Need to read text aloud from notes? Type anything, and Synthy will turn text to voice instantly. Great for students and professionals! Import Files & Web Content Import PDFs, eBooks, or links—Synthy acts as a screen reader for all formats. Even online articles become audio books with our TTS! Background Mode Keep listening while your phone is locked. A must-have for book reading fans and voice reader enthusiasts! Why Choose Synthy? More than a PDF reader or text to speech tool, Synthy is your all-in-one voice aloud reader and audio book reader. Whether for scan and read convenience, read aloud flexibility, or document reader functionality. Book reading lovers Professionals needing PDF read aloud Anyone who wants a screen reader or voice reader to speak for me effortlessly! Privacy policy: https://speechie.app/privacy.html Terms of use: https://speechie.app/terms.html Support: • Email: support@speechie.app • FAQ: https://speechie.app/faq.html

Screenshots

Text to Speech4 screens
Synthy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech at 4.5 against Synthy's 4.2. Text to Speech also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Text to Speech sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Synthy sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text to Speech holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 860 and 384 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Text to Speech's written reviews are positive against 81% of Synthy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text to Speech ships an update every 3 weeks, Synthy monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Text to Speech versus Synthy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText to SpeechSynthy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (860 ratings) — better4.2 (384 ratings)
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews81.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings860 — better384
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB213 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSandratra RazafindralamboDating onlain, ooo

Customer experience

Text to Speech

All ratings860 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.0%

Synthy

All ratings384 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews300 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative15.0%

Bugs and requests

Text to Speech

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Synthy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scanning issues with page breaks
  • Playback pauses at paragraph ends
  • Inconsistent text recognition
  • Subscription cancellation problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Highlight and annotate text
  • Background playback with screen lock
  • More language and voice options
  • Improved OCR accuracy
  • Easier file management and organization

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Text to Speech

Subscriptions2
  • Speaky Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Speaky Pro (Annual)$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • 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
7 purchases

Synthy

Subscriptions7
  • Synthy Scan & Read Premium$4.997 Days
  • Endless Listening with Synthy$5.991 Month
  • Endless Listening with Synthy$9.991 Month
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  • Endless Listening with Synthy3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Three months$34.993 Months
  • 6 month premium3 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • Synthy Premium3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Text to Speech free?
Text to Speech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Synthy free?
Synthy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text to Speech or Synthy?
Text to Speech is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.5 out of 5 from 860 ratings, while Synthy averages 4.2 from 384 ratings.
Do Text to Speech or Synthy have ads?
Neither Text to Speech nor Synthy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text to Speech or Synthy?
Text to Speech ships an update every 3 weeks, and Synthy monthly. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on September 23, 2026 and Synthy on September 20, 2026.

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