# Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader vs CerePlay

The clearest difference is rating: Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader at 4.5 against CerePlay's 3.8. Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). CerePlay's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (57% vs 46%). On price, update cadence, 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 CerePlay sells 34 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader has 14K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's written reviews are positive against 57% of CerePlay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader ships an update fortnightly, CerePlay every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader | CerePlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak4me-text-to-speech-reader/id894460403/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cereplay/id1665705245/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 134 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIRO CONSULTING SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877888534) | [CereProc Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/572931755) |

## 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


### CerePlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cereplay/id1665705245)

Explore a wide range of text-to-speech voices in various languages and accents. Preview and purchase high-quality, human-like voices to enhance your device's linguistic capabilities for productivity or enjoyment.

**Highlights:** Browse text-to-speech voices, Multiple languages and accents, Preview voices before purchase, Human-like voice quality, Supports iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Caitlin TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Carolyn TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Giles TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jess TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hannah TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Katherine TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Isabella TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kirsty TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lauren TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Megan TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sarah TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| William TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stuart TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Robot TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sue TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ylva TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yuki TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Suzanne TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adam TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ben TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daria TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jack TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mairi TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ghost TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Demon TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nicole TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amy TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ana TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Andy TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ceitidh TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lily TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jordan TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sam TTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nathan TTS | $0.99 | 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 CerePlay free?

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

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

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader is rated higher. Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while CerePlay averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader nor CerePlay shows ads.

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

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader ships an update fortnightly, and CerePlay every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader was updated on October 23, 2026 and CerePlay on October 21, 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.*