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Voice Aloud Reader vs Narrator's Voice

Voice Aloud Reader 4.6★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Voice Aloud Reader
Narrator's Voice 4.5★ · Free + IAP 60

Voice Aloud Reader is better for general text-to-speech needs due to its wider range of features and better value, despite recent issues with its premium offerings, while Narrator's Voice is more suited for quick, simple narrations for content creation.

Full reviews: Voice Aloud Reader · Narrator's Voice

Voice Aloud Reader offers robust text-to-speech functionality for documents and web content, though recent updates have caused frustration with premium voice access and subscription models. Narrator's Voice focuses on simple narration for video creation, but is plagued by frequent ads and bugs, and its premium features are often seen as overpriced.

Head to head

Features edge: Voice Aloud ReaderR2R5R8R9
Voice Aloud Reader Voice Aloud Reader is praised for its ability to read PDFs and web content, allowing users to create a library of files and listen while doing other tasks R2R5R8. It offers control over speech rate and some users appreciate its utility for studying and retaining information . However, recent updates have removed previously available features, like specific voices R9 and the ability to read documents , and some users report issues with scanning, especially with images .
Narrator's Voice Narrator's Voice is valued for its simplicity in turning text to speech for YouTube videos and other content creation . Users like the variety of voices available R66, but many report that desirable voices are locked behind a premium paywall R79. Some users also note a lack of advanced settings, such as control over voice pitch or speed , and a missing image-to-text feature that was previously available .
Ease of Use tieR8R18R37R39
Voice Aloud Reader Voice Aloud Reader is generally considered user-friendly, with some finding it easy to highlight text and listen R8. However, some users find the app confusing to use and report difficulties with navigation, such as words coming out in the wrong order or pages reading backwards R18R39. There are also complaints about a persistent sticky widget that cannot be removed R37.
Narrator's Voice Narrator's Voice is praised for being easy and fast for text-to-speech conversion . However, many users find the app's frequent and intrusive ads disrupt the user experience R61R66R84. Some also report issues with the app not loading or opening at all .
Reliability tieR4R13R20R22
Voice Aloud Reader Voice Aloud Reader has significant reliability issues, particularly with premium features and subscriptions. Users report that purchased premium voices stop working R4R13R22, subscriptions default back to the free version R45, and one-time payments for unlimited reading are later restricted . Some also experience glitches where the app takes away pro features R20 or has bad pronunciation R43.
Narrator's Voice Narrator's Voice also suffers from reliability problems. Users report glitches like stuttering voices and repeated phrases , and the app frequently stops playback or gives errors, even for paid users R88. Premium users also experience bugs where they are told they don't have enough credits despite having many R82.
Price/Value edge: Voice Aloud ReaderR1R3R8R9
Voice Aloud Reader Voice Aloud Reader is a free app with in-app purchases, but many users feel it's a 'bait and switch' R1. They complain about having to make multiple purchases: an initial one-time payment for premium voices, and then a separate subscription for better quality voices R1R9. Users also feel cheated by character limits on premium voices R3 and additional microtransactions for 'scans' R43. The value of the free tier is appreciated by some R8.
Narrator's Voice Narrator's Voice is also a free app with in-app purchases, but many users find it to be a 'money grab' . Premium voices and features are often locked behind subscriptions or require purchasing 'coins' or 'credits' that quickly run out R79R90. The annual subscription is considered expensive at $60 a year or $10 a month . Some users report being charged unexpectedly .
Support edge: Voice Aloud ReaderR4R22R43R45
Voice Aloud Reader Users of Voice Aloud Reader report significant difficulty contacting support. Some state they cannot contact support for help R4 or are unable to send emails to the customer support team R22. There are also claims of no viable customer service or troubleshooting R43 and that the website doesn't work R45.
Narrator's Voice Reviews for Narrator's Voice do not provide specific feedback on customer support. The issues mentioned are primarily technical bugs and pricing concerns, without direct comments on the responsiveness or availability of a support team.
Pick Voice Aloud Reader if

You need a text-to-speech app for reading long documents, PDFs, or web pages, and are willing to navigate potential complexities with premium voice purchases and subscription models R2R8. You prioritize features like library management and speech rate control R5.

Pick Narrator's Voice if

You primarily need a simple text-to-speech tool for short narrations in videos or other content creation, and are less concerned about frequent ads or potentially high costs for premium voices .

Evidence note: The evidence for Narrator's Voice support is thin, as no reviews directly mention customer service experiences.

Frequently asked

Are the premium voices worth it in Voice Aloud Reader?
Many users find the basic voices in Voice Aloud Reader to be robotic and unlistenable, making premium voices necessary for a better experience R1R7. However, there are widespread complaints that premium voices are locked behind confusing, changing payment models, including one-time purchases that become subscriptions, and character limits that make them feel not worth the cost R1R3R9.
Does Narrator's Voice have a free tier?
Yes, Narrator's Voice has a free tier, but it is heavily criticized for having too many intrusive ads R61R66R84 and locking most desirable voices and features behind a premium paywall R79.
What are the common issues with Voice Aloud Reader's paid features?
Users frequently report that Voice Aloud Reader's paid features, including one-time purchases for premium voices, are subject to unexpected changes, such as being converted to subscription models or having character limits imposed R1R3R9. Many also experience technical glitches where purchased features or subscriptions stop working R4R13R22.
Is Narrator's Voice suitable for long texts?
While Narrator's Voice can narrate large blocks of text and has good AI voices, it is often limited by a 500-word character limit for free users R90 and even premium users report issues with credits running out or the app stopping playback due to errors R82R88R98.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Voice Aloud Reader 5/5 · US Es lo máximo: La amo me solucionó la vida tengo un montón de libros en pdf y ahora los puedo escuchar mientras hago otros labores wow mil estrellas lastima q solo puedo darle 5 🫶🏻
  2. [R5] Voice Aloud Reader 5/5 · US Very good vocals: They gave me all of voices randomly what a nice app and I love how you can just make a library of your Files
  3. [R8] Voice Aloud Reader 5/5 · US As advertised: For a free app, it does the job. Looked at other reader apps, you can pay far more than this app for premium features. I’ve had this app for years. Highlight what you want to read off the Internet, and click copy, open the voice reader app, as long as you have it turned on in settings, your text will appear, click the arrow at the bottom of the page and start listening. You might
  4. [R9] Voice Aloud Reader 3/5 · US Upgrade is a money grab: In the latest upgrade they took away one-time- payment voice options and made the ones that are available worse. I used the ‘Adam’ voice for years and I used this app all the time for ebooks and for text books. Opening to find my voice of choice gone and a monthly subscription paywall for any voice that is actually understandable was disappointing. I would have given it
  5. [R18] Voice Aloud Reader 3/5 · US Wrong order: The words came out in a different order
  6. [R37] Voice Aloud Reader 1/5 · US Sticky widget: No way to remove the widget from the screen. Even after deleting the app, the widget remains. Can’t get rid of it.
  7. [R39] Voice Aloud Reader 1/5 · US Worst reader ever: This reader is the worst one on the App Store. It doesn’t play from where I’m telling it to play, it reads the pages BACKWARDS, like if I have a PDF in book-style, it’ll read page 81 before page 80. Actually the most frustrating app I’ve ever tried. $10 a month just to have voices is actually insane
  8. [R4] Voice Aloud Reader 1/5 · US Frustrated!: I purchased the ability to use premium voices for $9.99, and I’ve tried everything to change from the horrible robot voice and nothing works. I also can’t contact support for help! Cancelling this one!
  9. [R13] Voice Aloud Reader 1/5 · US SCAM: I paid $9.99 for subscriptions + premium voices but it won’t let me use the premium voices!
  10. [R20] Voice Aloud Reader 5/5 · US Great app! But..: Honestly I’ve had this app for years and it’s great, but today my app glitched and took away my pro, and the restore purchase function didn’t work either, I had to wait 30 or so minutes and completely shut down my phone and restart it to fix it. I just thought you should know @Admin
  11. [R22] Voice Aloud Reader 1/5 · US Subscription purchased, unusable: I purchased a monthly subscription to use the more realistic voices. Unfortunately, the next day I am unable to use any subscription features. I’ve tried restarting the app, restoring purchases, and uninstalling and reinstalling it, to no avail. I’ve also tried reaching out to the customer support team and was unable to send the email for whatever reason.
  12. [R1] Voice Aloud Reader 1/5 · US Bait & Switch Scam: I THOUGHT I was buying a pay-once product. But the voice for that product is a sub-1980s robo voice. Unlistenable. To get a better quality voice, you have to make a SECOND purchase, and that is for a SUBSCRIPTION. The app should be banned from the App Store.
  13. [R3] Voice Aloud Reader 3/5 · US Amazing yet infuriating: There is a character limit for premium voices that makes this amazing app worthless. It harms my productivity when I have to wait a week just to get my voices back. Frankly, I feel cheated. Why an I paying for this if I keep getting cut off without options?
  14. [R43] Voice Aloud Reader 1/5 · US Bad pronunciation and limited functions: It can be distracting to use because I’ve had to “translate” it’s bad pronunciation. The premium subscription did not improve its functions. Once I let premium lapse, the pro version I paid for was inaccessible, as were the additional scans I had purchased. There is no viable customer service or troubleshooting.
  15. [R45] Voice Aloud Reader 1/5 · US Subscription: It keeps saying I used up my free time and to buy it but I have been paying every month can this get resolved there’s no one to call or ask about this and the website doesn’t work but I have a subscription and it’s acting like I don’t This is still happening This is happening again This is happening again why can’t yall fix this
  16. [R7] Voice Aloud Reader 1/5 · US Bad purchase: I wish I could have tried out the voices before purchasing, they’re terrible… completely unlistenable. I just threw away money on a terrible product I will never use.
  17. [R61] Narrator's Voice 1/5 · US MUCHOS ANUNCIOS: Mas anuncios que voces
  18. [R66] Narrator's Voice 3/5 · US Good! But has too many ads: I like the app. It has a lot of good TTS voices. But the ads are popping up like every 5 swipes i do on the app.
  19. [R79] Narrator's Voice 2/5 · US No es tan buena :/: La mayoría de voces sobre todo en español cuestan dinero. Intenté pues ver las cosas en español y sólo había dos en cada idioma y eso es que y eso y que hay muy poquitos idiomas en el español en la app también el problema es que cae en sus que no se pueden saltar o al menos como que me salió uno que lo intenté quitar, pero no se pudo también que se ve que es muy viciosa la apli
  20. [R84] Narrator's Voice 3/5 · US Go ahead and take my money: Why are the ads so interruptive?
  21. [R82] Narrator's Voice 1/5 · US Buggy: Got premium and everytime I set it up with text to audio it tells me I don’t have enough credits but I have over 10k credits. I have to close the app and reopen it to make it work every single time. It’s broken. I want a refund or I’m disputing the charge
  22. [R88] Narrator's Voice 2/5 · US Too many errors: I like this app and the premium voices are good. But it constantly gives me errors and stops playback. I wish they would fix that. Specially, since I’m using the paid version. Can’t say I would buy it again next time I will try something else.
  23. [R90] Narrator's Voice 3/5 · US Need more limit word: I need to change the limit of 500 word to infinite please now they change the course of it. So now this new versions have 500 word limit now
  24. [R98] Narrator's Voice 5/5 · US only rating 5 so its up so let me just say this bruh: as someone who used this since 2020, i find it very irritating that this app is so undeveloped now when i come back. i literally only used this for infinite tts, now i cant use more than 10,000. hell i used to be able to use like 500k or whatever. now im limited? seriously???

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store