# Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader vs BBguarder

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader and BBguarder both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of BBguarder's written reviews are positive against 46% of Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's. BBguarder also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 15). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and BBguarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader against 4.5 for BBguarder. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader has 14K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's written reviews are positive against 89% of BBguarder's.

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader ships an update fortnightly, BBguarder every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader | BBguarder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak4me-text-to-speech-reader/id894460403/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbguarder/id1483883043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 136 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIRO CONSULTING SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877888534) | [东 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481445829) |

## What reviewers say

### Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak4me-text-to-speech-reader/id894460403)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get enhanced ai-powered voices | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Speak4Me Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Speak4Me Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Speak4Me Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Speak4Me Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Speak4Me Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Ultra weekly subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Speak4Me Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Speak4Me Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Speak4Me Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Speak4Me Special Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Speak4Me Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Speak4Me Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Speak4Me Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Speak4Me Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Speak4Me Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Speak4Me Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Speak4Me Limited Time Offer | $79.99 | per year |
| Speak4Me Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Easiness of use
- 👍 Reliable
- 👍 Helpful for those who cannot speak
- 👍 Useful for creating videos and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App keeps crashing
- 🐛 Slow to load
- 🔋 High battery usage
- 🔇 Poor quality voices
- 💰 Paywalls for basic features

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### BBguarder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbguarder/id1483883043)

This app enhances personal safety by automatically sending location-based text messages to emergency contacts when activated. It works with a smart safety device or can be used independently for quick alerts. Setup is simple and contacts receive standard SMS messages.

**Highlights:** Connects to smart personal safety devices, Automatic location text messages to emergency contacts, Quick SOS functionality without a smart device, Easy setup in under a minute, Add up to 3 emergency contacts, Contacts receive standard SMS messages

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP (Basic benefits/month) | $0.99 | per month |
| VIP ( Premium Benefits/month) | $1.99 | per month |
| VIP (Basic benefits/year) | $10.99 | per year |
| VIP ( Premium Benefits/year) | $21.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for contacting friends
- 👍 Useful for arranging gatherings
- 👍 Better than most chatting apps
- 👍 Provides peace of mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Scam/Doesn't work
- 😞 Poor instructions
- 😞 App doesn't send code
- 😞 Unable to create account
- 😞 Subscription required for advanced benefits

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't send code for account creation
- Protection timer locked at zero
- App doesn't work after connecting
- Hackers in the app
- Cannot call on app, only web

**Requested features**

- Adjustable protection hours
- More emergency contacts
- User-to-User security features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader free?

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BBguarder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader or BBguarder?

BBguarder is rated higher. Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while BBguarder averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader or BBguarder have ads?

Neither Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader nor BBguarder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader or BBguarder?

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader ships an update fortnightly, and BBguarder every 10 days. Most recently, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader was updated on September 23, 2026 and BBguarder on September 20, 2026.

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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.*