# Aloud!, text to speech reader vs Peech

The clearest difference is ads: Peech at none against Aloud!, text to speech reader's shown. Peech also leads on ratings volume (8.9K vs 242) and chart position (#132 vs unranked). Aloud!, text to speech reader's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aloud!, text to speech reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Peech sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Aloud!, text to speech reader against 4.4 for Peech. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peech has 8.9K ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 43% and 44% positive.

Aloud!, text to speech reader ships an update fortnightly, Peech monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aloud!, text to speech reader | Peech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloud-text-to-speech-reader/id852033350/reviews) | **[4.4 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peech-text-to-speech-reader/id1429704005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 242 | **8.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | **43.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#132** |
| Size | 54 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chun Kai Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/777529458) | [Dopefin Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429704004) |

## 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.)


### Peech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peech-text-to-speech-reader/id1429704005)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform any text into lifelike audiobooks with an AI-powered reading companion. Scan physical books, PDFs, or web articles to listen on the go, with natural-sounding voices and high-speed playback. Supports over 60 languages.

**Highlights:** AI voice matching for different genres, Natural and lifelike AI voices, Lightning-fast OCR for physical books, Web and PDF content parsing, High-speed playback up to 5x faster, Automatic language detection (60+ languages)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peech Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Peech Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Peech Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Peech Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Peech Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Peech Premium | $17.99 | per month |
| Peech Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Scan and Read: Text to Speech | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Peech Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Peech Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Peech Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Perfect for scanning books and having them read aloud
- 🚀 Supports multiple languages
- 🚀 Allows following along with highlighted text
- 👍 Helpful for students and university
- 👍 Useful for multitasking and productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with organizing files and folders
- 🐛 No option to switch between old and new voices
- 🐛 Unable to retrieve deleted files
- 💰 Expensive subscription plans
- 💰 Unclear pricing structure

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and payment problems
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate text-to-speech output

**Requested features**

- Add folder and playlist management options
- Provide more voice options and customization
- Improve text-to-speech accuracy and fluency
- Offer more transparent and flexible pricing
- Enhance overall stability and reliability


## 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 Peech free?

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

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

Peech is rated higher. Aloud!, text to speech reader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Peech averages 4.4 from 8.9K ratings.

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

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

### Which is updated more often, Aloud!, text to speech reader or Peech?

Aloud!, text to speech reader ships an update fortnightly, and Peech monthly. Most recently, Aloud!, text to speech reader was updated on October 14, 2026 and Peech on October 20, 2026.

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