# Voice vs Speakify

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Voice at 48% against Speakify's 0%. Voice also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). Speakify's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Voice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Speakify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speakify holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Voice has 15 ratings behind it against 2, 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 Speakify'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, Speakify every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Voice | Speakify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-ocr-document-reader/id903772588/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakify-text-to-speech/id1670035793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **48.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shalin Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/790510228) | [Shawn James](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542413876) |

## 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


### Speakify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakify-text-to-speech/id1670035793)

This app transforms your PDF documents into audiobooks, allowing you to listen while multitasking. It features natural-sounding speech, smart progress tracking, and an intuitive interface to help you achieve your reading goals.

**Highlights:** Convert PDFs to audiobooks, Listen while on the go, Smart reading progress tracking, Easy-to-use interface, Natural-sounding speech

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Voice free?

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

### Is Speakify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Voice or Speakify?

Speakify is rated higher. Voice averages 3.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Speakify averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Voice or Speakify have ads?

Speakify shows ads; Voice does not.

### Which is updated more often, Voice or Speakify?

Voice ships an update every 2 months, and Speakify every 8 days. Most recently, Voice was updated on October 1, 2026 and Speakify on October 15, 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.*