# Voice vs Total Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Voice at 48% against Total Reader's 13%. Voice also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). Total Reader's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Total Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Total Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 37 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Voice's written reviews are positive against 13% of Total Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice | Total Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-ocr-document-reader/id903772588/reviews) | **[3.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-reader-text-to-speech/id1471506439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | **48.4% of reviews** | 13.3% 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 | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shalin Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/790510228) | [Storch](https://appshunter.io/developer/335855086) |

## 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


### Total Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-reader-text-to-speech/id1471506439)

This app converts text files into natural-sounding speech, allowing users to listen to documents while following along with highlighted text. It supports a wide range of file formats and over 30 languages, with easy import options from cloud storage and computers.

**Highlights:** Reads documents aloud, Converts text to natural voice, Highlights spoken words, Supports PDF, Word, PowerPoint, RTF, Imports from cloud storage, Supports over 30 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account for 1 month. | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Account for 1 year. | $19.99 | per year |
| Total Reader Premium Lifetime. | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice free?

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

### Is Total Reader free?

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

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

Total Reader is rated higher. Voice averages 3.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Total Reader averages 3.8 from 37 ratings.

### Do Voice or Total Reader have ads?

Total Reader shows ads; Voice does not.

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

Voice ships an update every 2 months, and Total Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Voice was updated on October 1, 2026 and Total Reader on October 16, 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.*