# Text to Speech vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 5.0 against Text to Speech's 4.5. Authenticator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Text to Speech's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (860 vs 1). On price, 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 $3.99 per month. Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Authenticator 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 860 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Text to Speech ships an update every 3 weeks, Authenticator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (860 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-speaky/id754061898/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-code-backup/id6741478724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **860** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| 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 | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandratra Razafindralambo](https://appshunter.io/developer/556442767) | [Bodrya Hardikkummar Vinodbhai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469774348) |

## 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 |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-code-backup/id6741478724)

Securely generate and manage two-factor authentication codes for all your accounts. Encrypted backups ensure you never lose access, even with a new device. Works offline and syncs across your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Encrypted iCloud backup and restore, Offline code generation, Face ID and Touch ID protection, One-step migration from other apps, Home Screen widget, Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**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 Authenticator free?

Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Text to Speech or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.5 out of 5 from 860 ratings, while Authenticator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Text to Speech or Authenticator have ads?

Authenticator shows ads; Text to Speech does not.

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

Text to Speech ships an update every 3 weeks, and Authenticator every 2 months. Most recently, Text to Speech was updated on October 18, 2026 and Authenticator on October 19, 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.*