# Aloud!, text to speech reader vs Biological Decoding

The clearest difference is rating: Aloud!, text to speech reader at 4.3 against Biological Decoding's 3.0. Aloud!, text to speech reader also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 17%) and ratings volume (242 vs 6). Biological Decoding's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aloud!, text to speech reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Biological Decoding sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aloud!, text to speech reader holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aloud!, text to speech reader has 242 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Aloud!, text to speech reader's written reviews are positive against 17% of Biological Decoding's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aloud!, text to speech reader | Biological Decoding |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloud-text-to-speech-reader/id852033350/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biological-decoding/id1193231048/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **242** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **38.3% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chun Kai Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/777529458) | [Humberto Calixto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193231047) |

## What reviewers say

### Aloud!, text to speech reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloud-text-to-speech-reader/id852033350)

Transform documents, articles, and eBooks into audio with this text-to-speech reader. Enjoy offline playback, customizable voices, and automatic progress tracking for a seamless listening experience anywhere, anytime. It's an ideal tool for productivity and accessibility.

**Highlights:** Hear PDF, DOCX, EPUB & web pages, Background & offline playback, Auto progress tracking, Customizable speech rate and pitch, Synchronized word highlighting, Universal format support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy copy-paste functionality for text input
- 🎧 Helpful for accessibility and learning disabilities
- ⚡ Works well with multiple file formats when functioning
- 🎯 Useful for multitasking (studying while driving/walking)
- 🔊 Adjustable speech speed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes when opening files
- 🐛 Crashes on startup after updates
- 🗣️ Robotic and unnatural voice quality
- 📄 Poor PDF and ePub file handling
- 💾 Save function doesn't work reliably

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening large files
- App crashes on startup after recent updates
- Save function fails to work
- Text repetition bug - reads same paragraph repeatedly
- Cursor position doesn't match audio being read

**Requested features**

- Ability to set custom starting point for reading
- Better voice options and quality
- Ad-free paid version
- Improved PDF/ePub integration
- Better language support (Vietnamese, Dutch, etc.)


### Biological Decoding

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biological-decoding/id1193231048)

Explore the emotional conflicts linked to behaviors, diseases, and bodily systems. Access a comprehensive catalog of decodings researched by experts. New content is added periodically to expand your understanding.

**Highlights:** Find conflicts associated with behaviors, Discover meanings related to diseases, Decode organ and body system conflicts, Access researched decodings, Periodic updates with new content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete catalog | $3.99 | per month |
| Complete catalog | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aloud!, text to speech reader free?

Aloud!, text to speech reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Biological Decoding free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aloud!, text to speech reader or Biological Decoding?

Aloud!, text to speech reader is rated higher. Aloud!, text to speech reader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Biological Decoding averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Aloud!, text to speech reader or Biological Decoding have ads?

Aloud!, text to speech reader shows ads; Biological Decoding does not.

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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.*