# Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader vs Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader

The clearest difference is monetization model: Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader at free with in-app purchases against Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's subscription. Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.6 for Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader has 14K ratings behind it against 110, 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 31% of Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader's.

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader ships an update fortnightly, Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader | Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak4me-text-to-speech-reader/id894460403/reviews) | **[4.6 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-aloud-reader-tts-reader/id1617438798/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 110 |
| Positive reviews | **45.8% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 136 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIRO CONSULTING SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877888534) | [汇杭 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481585840) |

## 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


### Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-aloud-reader-tts-reader/id1617438798)

Convert text to speech in 31 languages with customizable voices, speed, and pitch. Scan text from photos or import from various sources. Export audio, bookmark, and highlight spoken text for an enhanced reading experience.

**Highlights:** Text to speech conversion, 31 language support, Customizable voice, speed, and pitch, OCR for text scanning, MP3 audio export, Bookmark and highlighting features, Import from weblinks and iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium for 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium for 12 months | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $79.99 | one-time |


## 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 Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader free?

Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader or Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader?

Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader is rated higher. Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader averages 4.6 from 110 ratings.

### Do Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader or Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader have ads?

Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader shows ads; Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader or Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader?

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader ships an update fortnightly, and Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader every 3 months. Most recently, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader was updated on September 23, 2026 and Voice Aloud Reader TTS reader on September 23, 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.*