# SpeakMinder vs Focus Text

The clearest difference is price: Focus Text at Free against SpeakMinder's $2.99. SpeakMinder's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Focus Text is free to download; SpeakMinder costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SpeakMinder against 5.0 for Focus Text. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeakMinder | Focus Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakminder/id858185550/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-text-reading-assistant/id6757893434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dark Mouse Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656454458) | [Hai Nam Trinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139152400) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeakMinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakminder/id858185550)

Set hands-free reminders that speak a custom phrase at a specific time or location. Avoid checking your phone for notification sounds by having the app announce exactly what you need to know, when and where you need it.

**Highlights:** Hands-free voice reminders, Time-based alerts, Location-based alerts, Customizable spoken phrases, Reminder count indicator

**In-app purchases:** none


### Focus Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-text-reading-assistant/id6757893434)

Enhance your reading experience with this assistant that offers text scanning, read-aloud functionality, and distraction-free modes. Customize font, speed, and themes for better focus and clarity.

**Highlights:** Scan and convert printed documents to text, Read text aloud with system voice, Focus Mode: one sentence at a time, Adjust font size, reading speed, and appearance, Multiple reading themes, Multi-language support, Reading history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeakMinder free?

SpeakMinder costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Focus Text free?

Focus Text is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpeakMinder or Focus Text?

SpeakMinder and Focus Text are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do SpeakMinder or Focus Text have ads?

Focus Text shows ads; SpeakMinder 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.*