A simpler Speechify alternative.

ReadGoodr turns your text into natural audio. The reading experience stays clear, focused and affordable.

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The short answer.

Choose the reading experience that fits you.

ReadGoodr Made for reading

Less clutter.
Better value.

The idea is simple: fast, affordable text-to-speech. Everything you need to turn your pages into time well spent.

Explore ReadGoodr
  • Listen and read along.

    A clean, focused experience for the text you want to take in.

  • 20 carefully selected voices.

    Natural voices made for real reading.

  • A lower annual price.

    Planned US App Store annual prices below Speechify Premium’s advertised web annual price. See the comparison below.

Why people look for a Speechify alternative.

Three things to compare before you choose.

Compare the annual price.

Speechify Premium is advertised at $139/year or $29/month on the web. App Store offers vary.

Know where to manage your plan.

Manage or cancel through the service where you subscribed: Speechify, Apple or Google.

Bring printed text into audio.

Speechify supports photographing printed pages and importing them for listening.

How we compare

We compare published prices and product information from the linked official sources, checked 28 September 2026. Prices, features and availability can differ by platform and market. ReadGoodr prices are planned US App Store prices; Speechify prices refer to its advertised web plans. These are comparison topics, not a ranking based on customer complaints.

ReadGoodr pricing

$69.99/ year

Pro English · US & UK English Pro Voices

$1.35 per week · billed annually

Human-Like Voices,
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  • 30 generated hours every 30 days
  • Natural voices and authentic accents
  • Three-day trial with an eligible annual plan

This is ReadGoodr in a nutshell

Give your reading a boost.

Four focused tools. One calmer way to finish more.

More to discover

Choose a Pro Voice

    Accents

      Many more voices are available in the app.

      Selected feature

      20 voices worth listening to.

      Carefully selected for longer reading, with US and UK English dialects.

      Compare all reading features

      The features that matter for reading.

      Short version first. The extra detail is there when you want it.

      ReadGoodr and Speechify reading feature comparison
      Reading featureReadGoodrSpeechify
      Creator's comment30 hours is built for real reading

      That is roughly three 300-page books a month—and replaying cached audio uses no more allowance.

      Natural voices20 selected voicesMade for longer reading.1,000+ advertised voicesA much larger voice library.
      Creator's commentYou do not need 1,000 voices

      You need voices worth listening to. ReadGoodr focuses on 20 carefully selected voices made for comfortable, longer reading.

      Your own materialPDFs, documents, EPUBs, links and textYesCommon documents, ebooks, links and text.
      Scan printed pagesPoint, scan and listenCamera scanning and OCR
      Follow the wordsSofter reading focusText stays visible while the voice moves.Word highlightingSynchronized highlighting is available.
      Creator's commentA calmer place for your eyes

      ReadGoodr uses a softer focus area instead of a box that jumps from word to word.

      Playback speedUp to 3×Up to 4.5×
      Languages and dialectsUS & UK English dialectsIncluded in both Pro and MAX.Regional accents availableSpeechify advertises US and UK accents; availability varies by voice and platform. Voice options
      Shake to look up a wordAutomaticShake, look up and hear the answer.No equivalent foundThe reader can ask the AI assistant instead.
      Creator's commentHelp at the exact moment you need it

      Shake the phone and ReadGoodr looks up the word and reads the answer aloud—without a question to formulate.

      Creator's commentManage your plan in the App Store

      One useful product, a fair price and familiar App Store controls.

      Different units: ReadGoodr counts newly generated audio time; Speechify publishes a monthly word allowance.

      Still comparing?

      The five answers most people need.

      Is ReadGoodr cheaper than Speechify?

      ReadGoodr Pro English is planned at $69.99/year and MAX Multilingual at $119.99/year in the US App Store. Speechify Premium is advertised at $139/year on the web. USD prices checked 28 September 2026; App Store offers, taxes and local pricing may differ.

      How much premium listening is included?

      ReadGoodr includes 30 generated hours per rolling 30 days. Cached replays use no additional allowance.

      Can ReadGoodr read PDFs, links and scanned pages?

      Yes. Bring pasted text, links, documents, EPUBs and printed pages captured with the iPhone camera.

      Which languages and dialects are supported?

      Both Pro English and MAX Multilingual include US and UK English with regional dialect voices. MAX also includes Swedish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish and Portuguese.

      Can I try ReadGoodr first?

      Yes. Eligible annual Pro and MAX plans are planned to include a three-day free trial with complete access to the selected plan. Weekly plans do not include a trial. The App Store confirms eligibility and renewal terms before purchase.

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