# Voice vs Speechy text to speech reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Voice at 48% against Speechy text to speech reader's 0%. Voice also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Speechy text to speech reader's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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 Speechy text to speech reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speechy text to speech reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speechy text to speech reader has 113 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Voice's written reviews are positive against 0% of Speechy text to speech reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Voice ships an update every 2 months, Speechy text to speech reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice | Speechy text to speech reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-ocr-document-reader/id903772588/reviews) | **[4.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechy-text-to-speech-reader/id1585406765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | **48.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shalin Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/790510228) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## 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


### Speechy text to speech reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechy-text-to-speech-reader/id1585406765)

Convert any text into spoken word with this AI-powered voice synthesizer. Listen to content from documents, websites, or even images, and export audio files for later. It works offline, ensuring your privacy and boosting productivity by allowing multitasking.

**Highlights:** AI-powered voice synthesis, Over 50 voices in 36 languages, Scan text from images, Import from documents and websites, Export audio files, Offline functionality, Productivity boost

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speechy Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Speechy Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice free?

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

### Is Speechy text to speech reader free?

Speechy text to speech reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Voice or Speechy text to speech reader?

Speechy text to speech reader is rated higher. Voice averages 3.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Speechy text to speech reader averages 4.5 from 113 ratings.

### Do Voice or Speechy text to speech reader have ads?

Neither Voice nor Speechy text to speech reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Voice or Speechy text to speech reader?

Voice ships an update every 2 months, and Speechy text to speech reader weekly. Most recently, Voice was updated on October 1, 2026 and Speechy text to speech reader on October 10, 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.*