# WebOutLoud vs Reader

WebOutLoud and Reader both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of WebOutLoud's written reviews are positive against 0% of Reader's. WebOutLoud also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (772 vs 103). Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WebOutLoud sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WebOutLoud holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebOutLoud has 772 ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of WebOutLoud's written reviews are positive against 0% of Reader's.

WebOutLoud ships an update every 9 days, Reader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebOutLoud | Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (772 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weboutloud-web-text-to-speech/id917672170/reviews)** | [4.5 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-voice-for-pdf-and-web/id1575124024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **772** | 103 |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bret Lester](https://appshunter.io/developer/917672169) | [Warif Rishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/992104775) |

## What reviewers say

### WebOutLoud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weboutloud-web-text-to-speech/id917672170)

Listen to websites, PDFs, and EPUBs with advanced text-to-speech technology. Save content to playlists, organize it into collections, and utilize premium voices. Offers AI summaries and custom pronunciations for an enhanced reading experience.

**Highlights:** Listen to websites, PDFs, EPUBs, Premium voices from Amazon Polly, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, AI content summaries and chat, Custom pronunciations and word substitutions, Offline capabilities, Playlist creation, Safari and Chrome browser integration

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WebOutLoud Basic Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| WebOutLoud Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| WebOutLoud Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| WebOutLoud Basic Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| WebOutLoud Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| WebOutLoud Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| WebOutLoud Premium Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| WebOutLoud Premium Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| 1 Million Premium Characters | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for multitasking
- 👍 Useful for learning and study
- 👍 Works well for reading webpages and articles
- 👍 Convenient for commuting and driving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 👎 Poor user interface and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent reading behavior, skipping words or paragraphs
- Login and account issues, unable to access subscription features
- Compatibility problems with certain websites and content
- Resets to the beginning of content when paused

**Requested features**

- Add support for Bluetooth
- Improve PDF reading capabilities
- Provide more natural-sounding voice options
- Allow customization of pronunciation for specific words


### Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-voice-for-pdf-and-web/id1575124024)

Convert PDFs and web pages into spoken audio with adjustable speech rates. Organize content into folders, import from various sources, and choose from over 50 voices in multiple languages. Enjoy background listening and personalized reading themes.

**Highlights:** PDF and website reader, Text to speech conversion, Speech rate up to 8x, Background audio playback, Unlimited folder creation, Import from web and files, 50+ voices in 35+ languages

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM WEEKLY | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PREMIUM MONTHLY | $9.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM YEARLY | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebOutLoud free?

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

### Is Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WebOutLoud or Reader?

WebOutLoud is rated higher. WebOutLoud averages 4.6 out of 5 from 772 ratings, while Reader averages 4.5 from 103 ratings.

### Do WebOutLoud or Reader have ads?

Neither WebOutLoud nor Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WebOutLoud or Reader?

WebOutLoud ships an update every 9 days, and Reader every 6 weeks. Most recently, WebOutLoud was updated on November 4, 2026 and Reader on November 3, 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.*