# Voice vs Voice Aloud Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Aloud Reader at 4.6 against Voice's 3.5. Voice Aloud Reader also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 15) and review sentiment (59% vs 48%). Voice's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Voice Aloud Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Voice Aloud Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice Aloud Reader has 19K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Voice's written reviews are positive against 59% of Voice Aloud Reader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice | Voice Aloud Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-ocr-document-reader/id903772588/reviews) | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-aloud-reader/id1446876360/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | **58.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shalin Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/790510228) | [Marcin Olawski](https://appshunter.io/developer/992268205) |

## What reviewers say

### Voice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-ocr-document-reader/id903772588)

This app uses advanced OCR technology to read text aloud from documents, photos, and even handwritten notes. It offers real-time scanning, voice control, and batch processing for efficient document reading. Supports numerous languages and voices for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Advanced OCR for text recognition, Real-time and standard photo scanning, Voice control for hands-free operation, Batch mode for multiple page scanning, Scan Tone for document corner detection, Supports 47 languages and 180 reading voices, Offline mode for privacy and accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite | $9.99 | per month |
| Believer | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👁️ Highly accurate OCR recognition
- 🎤 Voice-activated hands-free operation
- ♿ Excellent accessibility for blind/visually impaired users
- 🆓 Generous free tier with 100 scans/month
- 🌍 Multilingual support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during image processing
- 🌐 Requires internet connection (no offline mode)
- 💸 Expensive subscription pricing
- 🔧 Inconsistent performance across devices
- ⚠️ Settings don't persist between sessions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after taking picture
- App crashes during image processing
- App crashes when selecting photos from library
- App crashes when granting camera/microphone permissions
- App freezes on intro screen

**Requested features**

- Turkish language support
- French language interface
- German language support
- Offline processing capability
- Multi-page document scanning and saving


### Voice Aloud Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-aloud-reader/id1446876360)

This application transforms written text into spoken words, making it ideal for those who are busy or have difficulty reading. It supports a wide range of document types and languages, offering a customizable listening experience.

**Highlights:** Reads text aloud, Supports various document formats, Over 40 languages supported, Customizable reading speed, pitch, and volume, Customizable interface and read modes, File sharing via iCloud/iTunes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro + Premium Voices 1m | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium OCR 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium OCR 800 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro version | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reads text quickly
- 💡 Helpful for people with reading disabilities
- 🤑 Good value for the price
- 🎉 Excellent text-to-speech quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming
- 🤖 Robotic-sounding voices
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔍 Difficulty finding place in long documents
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly jumps to different sections of text
- Struggles with formatting of multi-column documents
- Occasional crashes when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Add bookmarking/resume functionality
- Improve voice quality and pronunciation
- Allow custom voice speed increments
- Implement a way to delete documents from library
- Add support for iBooks library integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice free?

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

### Is Voice Aloud Reader free?

Voice Aloud Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Voice or Voice Aloud Reader?

Voice Aloud Reader is rated higher. Voice averages 3.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Voice Aloud Reader averages 4.6 from 19K ratings.

### Do Voice or Voice Aloud Reader have ads?

Voice Aloud Reader shows ads; Voice does not.

### Which is updated more often, Voice or Voice Aloud Reader?

Voice ships an update every 2 months, and Voice Aloud Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Voice was updated on June 10, 2026 and Voice Aloud Reader on September 26, 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.*