Comparison

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader vs ESET VPN

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

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About

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader

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
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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

ESET VPN

Secure your internet connection with this VPN app. It encrypts your online traffic in real-time, assigns you a new IP address, and offers a no-logs policy for anonymity. Access servers in over 70 countries with unlimited bandwidth.

Highlights
  • Secure and encrypted online traffic
  • Anonymous IP address
  • No-logs policy
  • Servers in over 70 countries
  • Unlimited bandwidth
  • Multiple connection protocols
Features
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ESET VPN requires a paid ESET subscription ESET VPN is an easy-to-use app that allows you to establish a secure connection when using public and private networks. Simply connect to a location in the VPN app and your device will be assigned a new IP address. Your online traffic is then secured and encrypted in real time, preventing unwanted tracking and data theft and allowing you to stay safe with an anonymous IP address. HOW TO ACTIVATE: 1. Purchase an ESET HOME Security Premium, ESET HOME Security Ultimate, or ESET Small Business Security subscription. 2. Create or log in to your ESET HOME account. Your subscription will be automatically added to your account. 3. In ESET HOME, start the "Add protection" process and choose whether to activate VPN for yourself or someone else. 4. If you're activating VPN for yourself, you'll be directed to a download page with setup instructions and your activation code. If you're setting it up for someone else, they'll receive an email with a link to a download page that also includes their activation code. WHY CHOOSE ESET VPN? • Rely on the powerful encryption of your online traffic Stay safe from the pitfalls of online space. ESET VPN keeps your connection private and your online traffic encrypted. We use an AES-256 cipher with an SHA-512 algorithm for authentication and a 4096-bit RSA key. • Say goodbye to bandwidth restrictions Enjoy unlimited access to online content. • Stay anonymous with our no-logs policy We don't collect or store any logs or data from your online activities, so your information stays where it should—with you. • Access VPN servers in over 70 countries Connect to over 450 secure servers in more than 70 countries and 100 cities (depending on your subscription). • Fine-tune your VPN with a range of connection protocols Different connection protocols accommodate different online conditions—would you like to prioritize speed or security? Perhaps you’re dealing with poor network conditions. Either way, we’ve got you covered—choose between WireGuard, IKEv2, OpenVPN (UDP, TCP), WStunnel, and Stealth. • Navigate the app in your language This application supports 40 different languages—making it among the most accessible and user-friendly VPN apps.

Screenshots

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader4 screens
ESET VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ESET VPN at none against Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's 21. ESET VPN also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 571). On price, review sentiment, ads 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 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ESET VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader has 14K ratings behind it against 571, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 46% and 45% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader ships an update fortnightly, ESET VPN every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader versus ESET VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeak4Me Text to Speech ReaderESET VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14K ratings) — better4.3 (571 ratings)
Positive reviews45.6% of reviews — better44.6% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better571
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIRO CONSULTING SRLESET, spol. s r.o.

Customer experience

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader

All ratings13,689 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews417 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative47.0%

ESET VPN

All ratings570 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative44.6%

User reviews

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

ESET VPN

From 571 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Easy and secure
  • 👍 Very good and excellent vpn
  • 👍 Outstanding performance
  • 🔒 Peace of mind protection
  • 👍 Protected against scammers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Keeps disconnecting
  • 🐛 VPN stopped working
  • 🐛 Broke after update
  • 🐛 Not working after last update
  • 🐛 App fails to open

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
Show 1 more
  • Improved text recognition

ESET VPN

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • IKEv2 protocol not working after update
  • App keeps disconnecting
  • VPN stopped working after update
  • App fails to open on iPad & iPhone
  • Prevents access to ordinary websites
Show 11 more
  • Difficulty connecting
  • App crashes many times
  • New update not working
  • Connections drop constantly
  • Getting activation code issues
  • Unexpected client version error
  • App crashes on iOS 18.1.1 after activation
  • Crashing on 11 pro max ios 18.1
  • Server response invalid with activation code
  • App does not work on Mac OS after OS update
  • Cannot change port for manual connections

Requested features

9 requests
  • Fix IKEv2 protocol for iOS
  • Improve connection stability
  • Address website access issues
  • Improve server speed and reliability
  • Fix activation code issues for iOS
Show 4 more
  • Support for iPhone 15 Pro
  • Fix app not working on Mac OS after update
  • Make internet speed faster
  • Make servers more active and strong

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader

Subscriptions19
  • Get enhanced ai-powered voices7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Speak4Me Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Speak4Me Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Speak4Me Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Speak4Me Pro Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Speak4Me Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Ultra weekly subscription$9.997 Days
  • Speak4Me Pro Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Speak4Me Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Special Offer$29.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Limited Time Offer3 Months trial$79.991 Year
  • Speak4Me Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
None

ESET VPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader free?
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ESET VPN free?
ESET VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader or ESET VPN?
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader is rated higher. Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while ESET VPN averages 4.3 from 571 ratings.
Do Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader or ESET VPN have ads?
Neither Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader nor ESET VPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader or ESET VPN?
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader ships an update fortnightly, and ESET VPN every 3 months. Most recently, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader was updated on October 30, 2026 and ESET VPN on October 30, 2026.

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