# Text to Speech vs Voice

The clearest difference is rating: Text to Speech at 4.5 against Voice's 3.5. Text to Speech also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 48%) and ratings volume (860 vs 15). Voice's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Voice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text to Speech has 860 ratings behind it against 15, 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 48% of Voice's.

Text to Speech ships an update every 3 weeks, Voice every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text to Speech | Voice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (860 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-speaky/id754061898/reviews)** | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-ocr-document-reader/id903772588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **860** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandratra Razafindralambo](https://appshunter.io/developer/556442767) | [Shalin Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/790510228) |

## 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 |


### Voice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-ocr-document-reader/id903772588)

This app uses advanced OCR technology to read text aloud from documents, photos, and even handwritten notes. It offers real-time scanning, voice control, and batch processing for efficient document reading. Supports numerous languages and voices for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Advanced OCR for text recognition, Real-time and standard photo scanning, Voice control for hands-free operation, Batch mode for multiple page scanning, Scan Tone for document corner detection, Supports 47 languages and 180 reading voices, Offline mode for privacy and accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite | $9.99 | per month |
| Believer | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👁️ Highly accurate OCR recognition
- 🎤 Voice-activated hands-free operation
- ♿ Excellent accessibility for blind/visually impaired users
- 🆓 Generous free tier with 100 scans/month
- 🌍 Multilingual support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during image processing
- 🌐 Requires internet connection (no offline mode)
- 💸 Expensive subscription pricing
- 🔧 Inconsistent performance across devices
- ⚠️ Settings don't persist between sessions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after taking picture
- App crashes during image processing
- App crashes when selecting photos from library
- App crashes when granting camera/microphone permissions
- App freezes on intro screen

**Requested features**

- Turkish language support
- French language interface
- German language support
- Offline processing capability
- Multi-page document scanning and saving


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text to Speech free?

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

### Is Voice free?

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

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

Text to Speech is rated higher. Text to Speech averages 4.5 out of 5 from 860 ratings, while Voice averages 3.5 from 15 ratings.

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

Neither Text to Speech nor Voice shows ads.

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

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