Comparison

Robot Talk vs Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader

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

Head to head
About

Robot Talk

Convert typed text into speech using a variety of device voices. Customize voice pitch, rate, and volume. Save audio files and share them, or stream to AirPlay-enabled speakers.

Highlights
  • Text-to-speech conversion
  • Customizable voice pitch, rate, and volume
  • Save audio files (m4a, caf, wav, aiff)
  • Share audio via messaging
  • Apple AirPlay support
  • Personal Voice support (iOS 17+)
Features
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Robot Talk is a basic Text to Speech application. It allows you to type in text, and reads it back to you in the voice of your choice (inc. your Personal Voice on iOS 17+). It uses the built-in selection of voices on your device. It also allows you the option to change the voice pitch/rate/volume. Supports both iPhone/iPad. You can also save the output to an m4a/caf/wav/aiff audio file, which can then be shared via messaging. The app also supports Apple AirPlay, which means you can send the spoken text to an Apple AirPlay enabled speaker.

About

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader

Convert any text into natural-sounding audio with a variety of languages and voices. This app helps improve reading speed, comprehension, and productivity. It also allows for saving audio files and offers features for accessibility.

Highlights
  • Convert text to speech
  • Natural sounding voices
  • 20+ languages and accents
  • Adjustable voice speed
  • Dyslexia font support
  • Save phrases as favorites
  • Download speech as audio file
Features
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Speak4Me is a text to speech app that does two things: it reads aloud anything you want to listen to, and it speaks out loud anything you type. Listen to PDFs, documents, books, web articles and photos of printed pages – or type a message and let Speak4Me say it for you, in 120+ natural AI voices. LISTEN: READ ALOUD ANYTHING • PDF to audio – Import any PDF from Files or iCloud Drive and listen to it like an audiobook. Headers and footers are skipped automatically, so you only hear the content. • Documents and books – Turn long documents, book chapters, study notes and reports into audio. Follow along with real-time text highlighting. • Web articles – Listen to articles, blog posts and newsletters instead of reading them on screen. • Scan and listen – Take a photo of a printed page, a book, a letter or a menu, and Speak4Me reads the text out loud. • Listen anywhere – Keep listening while you commute, walk, work out or cook. Speed up the voice to get through your reading list faster. SPEAK: TYPE TO SPEAK • Type and Speak4Me talks for you – Write what you want to say and it is spoken out loud instantly, in the voice and language you choose. • A voice when you need one – Made for people who have lost their voice, have a speech disability, are recovering from a stroke, or find it hard to speak in some moments. Use it to talk face to face, at the doctor, in a shop or on the phone. • Favorite phrases – Save the sentences you use most and play them with one tap. • AI voice-overs – Use Speak4Me as an AI voice generator and narrator: type a script and export it as an MP3 for videos, TikTok, Reels, podcasts, presentations and customer support. NATURAL AI VOICES • 120+ lifelike AI voices, male and female, in 20+ languages and accents. • Ultra voices: our most human, expressive and fluid voices. • Adjust voice speed and font size to fit the way you read. MADE FOR EVERY READER • Dyslexia-friendly font and text highlighting to make reading easier. • Helpful for dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, language learners and anyone who prefers listening to reading. • Save any audio and share it via iMessage, WhatsApp, email and more. WHO USES SPEAK4ME Students who listen to their notes and PDFs. Professionals who turn reports and emails into audio. Book lovers who listen to what they read. People who use their phone as a voice to communicate. Creators who need quick voice-overs. FAQ • Can Speak4Me read PDFs aloud? Yes. Import any PDF and listen to it like an audiobook, with headers and footers skipped. • Can it read a printed book or document? Yes. Take a photo of the page and Speak4Me reads the text out loud. • Can it read web articles? Yes. Listen to articles, blog posts and newsletters instead of reading them on screen. • Can it speak for me? Yes. Type any sentence and it is spoken out loud instantly. Save the phrases you use most for one-tap access. • Can I use it as an AAC app? Yes. Speak4Me works as a simple type-to-speak communication tool for people who can't speak or find it hard to. • Can I create AI voice-overs? Yes. Type a script, pick one of 120+ AI voices and export it as an MP3. • Does it help with dyslexia? Yes. It offers a dyslexia-friendly font and highlights the text as it reads. • Can I change the reading speed? Yes. Slow it down or speed it up to fit the way you listen. • Which languages does it support? 20+ languages and accents, including American, British and Australian English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese and Japanese. Questions or feature requests? Write to us at support@bakeryscent.com SUBSCRIPTION Monthly and yearly plans renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings. Any unused free trial ends when you subscribe. Privacy Policy: https://speak4me-3ac5f.web.app/policy/policy.html Terms of Use: https://speak4me-3ac5f.web.app/policy/terms.html

Screenshots

Robot Talk4 screens
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader at 4.5 against Robot Talk's 3.2. Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 18). Robot Talk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and review sentiment (60% vs 46%). On price, ads and device support 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. Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Robot Talk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader has 14K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Robot Talk's written reviews are positive against 46% of Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Robot Talk ships an update every 9 months, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Robot Talk versus Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRobot TalkSpeak4Me Text to Speech Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (18 ratings)4.5 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better45.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1814K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB134 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIced Carbon Ltd.MIRO CONSULTING SRL

Customer experience

Robot Talk

All ratings18 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader

All ratings13,597 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews414 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral7.5%
Negative46.9%

Bugs and requests

Robot Talk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes when trying to download audio
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching voices
  • Text-to-speech not working for longer passages

Requested features

6 requests
  • More stable and engaging AI voices
  • Ability to save voice settings in favorites
  • Offline mode
  • Ability to record audio and export
  • More language and accent options
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  • Improved text recognition

In-app purchases

None

Robot Talk

No in-app purchases

19 purchases

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader

Subscriptions19
  • Get enhanced ai-powered voices7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Speak4Me Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Speak4Me Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Speak4Me Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Speak4Me Pro Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Speak4Me Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Ultra weekly subscription$9.997 Days
  • Speak4Me Pro Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Speak4Me Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Special Offer$29.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Limited Time Offer3 Months trial$79.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Robot Talk free?
Robot Talk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader free?
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Robot Talk or Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader?
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader is rated higher. Robot Talk averages 3.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader averages 4.5 from 14K ratings.
Do Robot Talk or Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader have ads?
Neither Robot Talk nor Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Robot Talk or Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader?
Robot Talk ships an update every 9 months, and Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader fortnightly. Most recently, Robot Talk was updated on October 9, 2026 and Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader on October 17, 2026.

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