# Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader vs Text to Speech

The clearest difference is monetization model: Text to Speech at free with in-app purchases against Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's subscription. Text to Speech also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 46%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1.3K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Text to Speech sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.49 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 Text to Speech. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader has 14K ratings behind it against 1.3K, 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 60% of Text to Speech's.

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader ships an update fortnightly, Text to Speech every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader | Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak4me-text-to-speech-reader/id894460403/reviews) | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-voice-reader/id1626767582/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **60.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 136 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIRO CONSULTING SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877888534) | [Joseph Works Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/717622923) |

## 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


### Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-voice-reader/id1626767582)

Transform written text into natural-sounding spoken audio with lifelike intonation and emotion. Choose from hundreds of voices and languages, and customize speaking styles and delivery for various scenarios. Export your audio files for diverse applications.

**Highlights:** 300+ high-quality, human-like voices, 129 languages and variants, Multiple speaking styles (newscast, customer service, etc.), Emotional voice options (cheerful, sad), Adjustable rate, pitch, and voice tuning, Export audio files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Impressive voice quality
- 👍 Variety of voice options
- 🚀 Natural-sounding speech
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Different speaking styles available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Text input issues
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 🔒 Subscription model not clearly communicated

**Reported bugs**

- Text playback not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
- Inability to delete saved files
- Unexpected behavior when pasting text

**Requested features**

- Pause and rewind functionality
- Ability to import PDF and other text files
- More voice options, especially for non-American accents
- Lifetime purchase option instead of subscription


## 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 Text to Speech free?

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

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

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader and Text to Speech are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14K and 1.3K ratings respectively.

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

Neither Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader nor Text to Speech shows ads.

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

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader ships an update fortnightly, and Text to Speech every 6 days. Most recently, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader was updated on September 25, 2026 and Text to Speech on September 23, 2026.

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