# Text to Speech vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Reader at 5.0 against Text to Speech's 4.5. Text to Speech's advantage is ratings volume (863 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text to Speech sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PDF Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech has 863 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (863 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-speaky/id754061898/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-text-to-speech/id6739147199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **863** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandratra Razafindralambo](https://appshunter.io/developer/556442767) | [Morgan Zellers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651985906) |

## 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) | $3.99 | per month |
| Speaky Pro (Annual) | $14.99 | 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) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Speaky Pro (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-text-to-speech/id6739147199)

Transform PDF documents into natural-sounding audio. Listen to reports, academic papers, or any text while on the go, exercising, or multitasking. Enjoy customizable voices and a distraction-free interface to maximize your reading time.

**Highlights:** PDF to audio conversion, Local text-to-speech with natural voices, Customizable voice selection, Playback controls, English language with accent options, Distraction-free interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

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

PDF Reader is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.5 out of 5 from 863 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Text to Speech nor PDF Reader shows ads.

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

Text to Speech ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on October 23, 2026 and PDF Reader on October 5, 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.*