# Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader vs Big Text

The clearest difference is monetization model: Big Text at free with in-app purchases against Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's subscription. Big Text also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1). 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 Big Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Big Text holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader ships an update fortnightly, Big Text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader | Big Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak4me-text-to-speech-reader/id894460403/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-text-fullscreen-text/id6751138982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% 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 | 52 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) | [Amal Paul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541483208) |

## 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


### Big Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-text-fullscreen-text/id6751138982)

Transform your words into large, attention-grabbing messages that fill the entire screen. Ideal for concerts, events, or making your communication impossible to miss. Customize backgrounds and choose single or multi-line modes for maximum impact.

**Highlights:** Large text display, Fullscreen visibility, Single/multi-line modes, Customizable backgrounds, One-tap focus editor, Ideal for events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | 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 Big Text free?

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

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

Big Text is rated higher. Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Big Text averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader ships an update fortnightly, and Big Text every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader was updated on October 19, 2026 and Big Text on October 8, 2026.

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