Comparison

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader vs Read a Voice Message Speechy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader

Convert text from PDFs, documents, web articles, and even photos into natural-sounding audio. Type messages to have them spoken aloud instantly, with over 120 AI voices available. Ideal for accessibility, learning, and content creation.

Highlights
  • Read PDFs aloud
  • Scan and read printed text
  • Listen to web articles
  • Type to speak functionality
  • 120+ natural AI voices
  • Adjustable voice speed
  • Save favorite phrases
Features
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Speak4Me is a text to speech app that does two things: it reads aloud anything you want to listen to, and it speaks out loud anything you type. Listen to PDFs, documents, books, web articles and photos of printed pages – or type a message and let Speak4Me say it for you, in 120+ natural AI voices. LISTEN: READ ALOUD ANYTHING • PDF to audio – Import any PDF from Files or iCloud Drive and listen to it like an audiobook. Headers and footers are skipped automatically, so you only hear the content. • Documents and books – Turn long documents, book chapters, study notes and reports into audio. Follow along with real-time text highlighting. • Web articles – Listen to articles, blog posts and newsletters instead of reading them on screen. • Scan and listen – Take a photo of a printed page, a book, a letter or a menu, and Speak4Me reads the text out loud. • Listen anywhere – Keep listening while you commute, walk, work out or cook. Speed up the voice to get through your reading list faster. SPEAK: TYPE TO SPEAK • Type and Speak4Me talks for you – Write what you want to say and it is spoken out loud instantly, in the voice and language you choose. • A voice when you need one – Made for people who have lost their voice, have a speech disability, are recovering from a stroke, or find it hard to speak in some moments. Use it to talk face to face, at the doctor, in a shop or on the phone. • Favorite phrases – Save the sentences you use most and play them with one tap. • AI voice-overs – Use Speak4Me as an AI voice generator and narrator: type a script and export it as an MP3 for videos, TikTok, Reels, podcasts, presentations and customer support. NATURAL AI VOICES • 120+ lifelike AI voices, male and female, in 20+ languages and accents. • Ultra voices: our most human, expressive and fluid voices. • Adjust voice speed and font size to fit the way you read. MADE FOR EVERY READER • Dyslexia-friendly font and text highlighting to make reading easier. • Helpful for dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, language learners and anyone who prefers listening to reading. • Save any audio and share it via iMessage, WhatsApp, email and more. WHO USES SPEAK4ME Students who listen to their notes and PDFs. Professionals who turn reports and emails into audio. Book lovers who listen to what they read. People who use their phone as a voice to communicate. Creators who need quick voice-overs. FAQ • Can Speak4Me read PDFs aloud? Yes. Import any PDF and listen to it like an audiobook, with headers and footers skipped. • Can it read a printed book or document? Yes. Take a photo of the page and Speak4Me reads the text out loud. • Can it read web articles? Yes. Listen to articles, blog posts and newsletters instead of reading them on screen. • Can it speak for me? Yes. Type any sentence and it is spoken out loud instantly. Save the phrases you use most for one-tap access. • Can I use it as an AAC app? Yes. Speak4Me works as a simple type-to-speak communication tool for people who can't speak or find it hard to. • Can I create AI voice-overs? Yes. Type a script, pick one of 120+ AI voices and export it as an MP3. • Does it help with dyslexia? Yes. It offers a dyslexia-friendly font and highlights the text as it reads. • Can I change the reading speed? Yes. Slow it down or speed it up to fit the way you listen. • Which languages does it support? 20+ languages and accents, including American, British and Australian English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese and Japanese. Questions or feature requests? Write to us at support@bakeryscent.com SUBSCRIPTION Monthly and yearly plans renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings. Any unused free trial ends when you subscribe. Privacy Policy: https://speak4me-3ac5f.web.app/policy/policy.html Terms of Use: https://speak4me-3ac5f.web.app/policy/terms.html

About

Read a Voice Message Speechy

Effortlessly convert voice messages into text, saving you time and making it easy to find crucial information. Read messages instead of listening, perfect for noisy environments or when you need to quickly scan content. Supports over 60 languages and major messaging platforms.

Highlights
  • Voice message to text transcription
  • Supports over 60 languages
  • Works with major messaging apps
  • Quickly find information within messages
  • Read messages instead of listening
  • On-device transcription for over 40 languages
Features
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What users are saying: "How could I not know something that useful exists? What a great idea for an app. That should be part of iOS. For me that’s an app that I’ll use every single day from now on." @sys4tron@iosdev.space Welcome to Speechy – your reliable companion for converting voice messages into text, ensuring seamless communication in any situation. Speechy works with all major platforms like WhatsApp, Signal or Threema but also with Voice Memos.* Why Speechy? Imagine this: You receive a long voice message containing important information, but you've forgotten where exactly it was mentioned. Do you want to listen to it all over again? Even at double speed, it can take a long time. With Speechy, you can easily convert the message into text and instantly find the relevant details. No more annoying replays to get the essential information – Speechy makes it possible! Did your friend mumble something? Just jump to the corresponding part of the voice message and try to understand it yourself! Perfect for Every Situation Whether you are in a noisy café, sitting in a meeting, or just enjoying some quiet time – with Speechy, you can read voice messages instead of listening to them. Our app supports most major messaging platforms, ensuring you never miss important information again. It's That Simple - Open Voice Message: Select any voice message from your messaging app. - Transcribe: Speechy converts the message into text in seconds. - Read the Text: Skim through the text and quickly find the information you need. Flexible Usage Whether you want to use Speechy regularly or just occasionally – we have the right plan for you. Choose between a flexible subscription for continuous access or a one-time purchase for instant transcription without further commitments. Experience the Difference With Speechy, communication becomes easier, faster, and more convenient. Download Speechy now and enjoy the benefits of our intelligent transcription services. Stay up-to-date without losing track! Download Speechy now and enhance your communication! Speechy works with over 60 languages and dialects and over 40 are supported for on device transcription. Supported languages include: English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Portuguese, German and even more... Speechy is free to download, but requires a subscription or in app purchase to use. It has a free trial to allow you to evaluate its features in full. * Telegram is currently not working. Privacy Policy: https://speechy.jandamm.de/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://speechy.jandamm.de/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader4 screens
Read a Voice Message Speechy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Read a Voice Message Speechy at 100% against Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's 46%. Read a Voice Message Speechy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Read a Voice Message Speechy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Read a Voice Message Speechy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader has 14K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Read a Voice Message Speechy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader ships an update fortnightly, Read a Voice Message Speechy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader versus Read a Voice Message Speechy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeak4Me Text to Speech ReaderRead a Voice Message Speechy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIRO CONSULTING SRLJan Dammshaeuser

Customer experience

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader

All ratings13,744 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews423 reviews
Positive45.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative46.8%

Read a Voice Message Speechy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Improved text recognition

Read a Voice Message Speechy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader

Subscriptions8
  • Speak4Me Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Speak4Me Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Speak4Me Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Speak4Me Pro Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Ultra weekly subscription$9.997 Days
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
6 purchases

Read a Voice Message Speechy

Subscriptions4
  • Full version monthly$0.991 Month
  • Full version monthly$1.991 Month
  • Full version yearly$4.991 Year
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  • Full version yearly2 variants$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Full version Lifetime$14.99
  • Full version Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader free?
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Read a Voice Message Speechy free?
Read a Voice Message Speechy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader or Read a Voice Message Speechy?
Read a Voice Message Speechy is rated higher. Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Read a Voice Message Speechy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader or Read a Voice Message Speechy have ads?
Neither Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader nor Read a Voice Message Speechy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader or Read a Voice Message Speechy?
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader ships an update fortnightly, and Read a Voice Message Speechy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader was updated on November 10, 2026 and Read a Voice Message Speechy on November 3, 2026.

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