# iTextSpeaker vs Reader

iTextSpeaker and Reader both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of iTextSpeaker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Reader's. Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTextSpeaker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

iTextSpeaker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 103 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of iTextSpeaker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Reader's.

iTextSpeaker ships an update monthly, Reader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTextSpeaker | Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itextspeaker-text-to-speech/id935297933/reviews)** | [4.5 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-voice-for-pdf-and-web/id1575124024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [iLeaf](https://appshunter.io/developer/358073023) | [Warif Rishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/992104775) |

## What reviewers say

### iTextSpeaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itextspeaker-text-to-speech/id935297933)

This application reads aloud text in multiple languages, offering a wide range of language support. Users can customize pronunciations and voices through device settings. It's designed to assist with understanding and consuming written content in various global languages.

**Highlights:** Multi-language text reading, Customizable pronunciations, Adjustable voice settings, Wide language support, Cross-device compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 iTextSpeaker free?

iTextSpeaker 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, iTextSpeaker or Reader?

iTextSpeaker is rated higher. iTextSpeaker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Reader averages 4.5 from 103 ratings.

### Do iTextSpeaker or Reader have ads?

iTextSpeaker shows ads; Reader does not.

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

iTextSpeaker ships an update monthly, and Reader every 6 weeks. Most recently, iTextSpeaker was updated on November 6, 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.*