Comparison

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader vs ZenSoft Read Aloud

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 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
Read full description

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

ZenSoft Read Aloud

This application reads your text or PDF files aloud, allowing you to create and save custom text files. It also offers speech-to-text functionality and saves your progress so you can resume reading later. Audio output can be saved and shared as audio files.

Highlights
  • Reads text and PDF files aloud
  • Speech-to-text functionality
  • Save and share audio output
  • Resume reading from last point
  • Create custom text files
Features
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Zen Voice Text Reading application reads your Text or PDF files aloud. If you wish, you can create your own text file. You can save and share the audio output of text files as audio files. The application saves every document you download to its memory, allowing you to continue reading where you left off. Application also provide speech to text functionality

Screenshots

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader4 screens
ZenSoft Read Aloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZenSoft Read Aloud at none against Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's 21. ZenSoft Read Aloud also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (67% vs 46%). Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14K vs 2). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. ZenSoft Read Aloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader against 4.5 for ZenSoft Read Aloud. 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 are what separate them: 46% of Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's written reviews are positive against 67% of ZenSoft Read Aloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader ships an update fortnightly, ZenSoft Read Aloud every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader versus ZenSoft Read Aloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeak4Me Text to Speech ReaderZenSoft Read Aloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews45.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIRO CONSULTING SRLErdal Orman

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%

ZenSoft Read Aloud

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
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
Show 1 more
  • Improved text recognition

ZenSoft Read Aloud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

ZenSoft Read Aloud

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 ZenSoft Read Aloud free?
ZenSoft Read Aloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader or ZenSoft Read Aloud?
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader is rated higher. Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while ZenSoft Read Aloud averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader or ZenSoft Read Aloud have ads?
ZenSoft Read Aloud shows ads; Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader or ZenSoft Read Aloud?
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader ships an update fortnightly, and ZenSoft Read Aloud every 3 days. Most recently, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader was updated on October 29, 2026 and ZenSoft Read Aloud on October 12, 2026.

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