# Speak vs Tabletop Timekeeper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tabletop Timekeeper at none against Speak's 1. Tabletop Timekeeper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Speak's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 2) and device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speak sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tabletop Timekeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tabletop Timekeeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speak has 3.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speak | Tabletop Timekeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-speech-synthesizer/id806819422/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop-timekeeper/id6759630572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loic Verrall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1047105452) | [Tommy Hoang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879939355) |

## What reviewers say

### Speak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-speech-synthesizer/id806819422)

This app converts typed text into natural-sounding speech, offering a voice for those who have lost theirs. It allows customization of voices, pitch, and rate, and can save frequently used phrases or export history. It works offline and supports background playback.

**Highlights:** Extensive voice selection, Adjustable speech parameters (pitch, rate), Save and reorder favorite phrases, Phrase history with export option, Share audio recordings, Offline functionality, Background speech playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for communication
- 👍 Variety of voices
- 👍 Clear and natural sounding voices
- 👍 Useful for vocal rest or loss of voice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recording feature not working
- 🐛 Crashes or stops working after updates
- 🐛 Inability to pause or resume speech
- 🐛 Inability to export recordings
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Recording feature not working
- Crashes or stops working after updates
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and export recordings
- Pause and resume speech functionality
- More voice options, including Siri-like voices
- Highlight or follow along with text during playback
- Ability to copy text from app to other apps


### Tabletop Timekeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop-timekeeper/id6759630572)

This app helps manage time during board game sessions. It offers modes for equal player time or tracking accumulated turns, with a clear display and quick controls. It functions offline and is free to use.

**Highlights:** Equal time per player mode, Accumulated time per player mode, Large, clear timer display, Fast tap controls, Offline functionality, Ad-free experience

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speak free?

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

### Is Tabletop Timekeeper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speak or Tabletop Timekeeper?

Tabletop Timekeeper is rated higher. Speak averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Tabletop Timekeeper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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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.*