Reader by ElevenLabs User Reviews

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Reader by 11 labs

This app is beyond the best I've used in several years. I know this app was made not so long ago, but this is a game changer. For one thing, it's free. Another thing I like is that there are some really really good hypo voices. I mean just thinking about it not every app you find on the App Store can compare to this bad boy right here. I mean, no bugs, none of that also, there may be some errors when you generate your books, that's just a server side thing. I haven't had any network issues using this app, and I highly recommended you choose this app to read your books, news, stories, anything you want to read, this app is for you. I know some good apps that do Text to Speech reading, but the other apps I used doesn't compare to this one. Several apps I use, their voices are natural but not good enough for AI the iPhone voices can be useful for VoiceOver on your iPhone but not when you read text. It's robotic, and you need something that will knock you off to sleep within an hour or so. all I'm saying is, five star review all the way
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Amazing

OMG I Love this app! The only issue I have is that you can’t search the ebook, there is no search bar, which would allow me to quickly jump to the part I want it to read from. Other than that it’s amazing. I’ve been looking through the App Store for a realistic Ai reader that would read my already purchased books & Fanfic to me, but all of them are waaay too expensive for me to justify purchasing. I’m sooo thankful to the developers of this one, I can listen to my fav fanfic from a realistic voice! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for your feedback, Bree! We're thrilled to hear that you're loving the app and enjoying listening to your favorite fanfic. We'll definitely take your suggestion for a search bar into consideration for future updates. Thank you for your support!

Amazing

I Love this app, the only issue I have is that you can’t search the ebook, there is no search bar, which would allow me to quickly jump to the part I want it to read from. Other than that it’s amazing. I’ve been looking through the App Store for a realistic Ai reader that would read my already purchased books & Fanfic to me, but all of them are waaay too expensive for me to justify purchasing. I’m sooo thankful to the developers of this one, I can listen to my fav fanfic from a realistic voice! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for your feedback, Bree! We're thrilled to hear that you're loving the app and enjoying listening to your favorite fanfic. We'll definitely take your suggestion for a search bar into consideration for future updates. Thank you for your support!

Ok, but voices are terrible

So the app itself is pretty good in terms of functionality. However, the voices are really bad. I typically listen to/read my academic texts at 1.5-2.0 speed, and at these higher speed settings ALL the voices sound tinny and hollow. I think speechify is way overpriced and has a lot of other issues, but at least the voices are good.
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Overall really good!

The voice is so much more natural than any other digital reader. Love it! Would love to see some smarter scanning to text to reading, such as handling hyphens correctly at the end of lines and uniting the two parts as one word again. There are a few words read strange, like pedagogy, but it’s come leaps and bounds from where we used to be. Keep up the awesome work!
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Best TTS reader

I have never written a review in my life, but this app is amazing. The voices are incredibly realistic, and it offers a fantastic collection of books along with the ability to import textbooks. In the future, it would be great if we could buy books directly through the app, whether textbooks or fictional books, similar to how Speechify Books works. The voices are far better than Speechify, NaturalReader, and Voice Dream Reader. I can’t believe it’s free—I’d happily donate.
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Amazing App. One suggestion.

Life saver for ADHD. By far my favorite app that I have come across as far as speech quality goes. One recommendation. Can you keep the original pdf layout as an option? Keep everything else the sign (highlight paragraph and word). I would just like to follow along with the pdf in the way it was created. Otherwise it’s. 10/10 for me without question. Thank you again for the stellar work you’ve done to help people like me who have trouble concentrating.
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Love your wonderful work but

Often find the app stops speaking - especially for long reads.

“Game-Changing Genius: The Ultimate App for Curious Minds”

I never write app reviews. Like, ever. But ElevenReader? Oh, this app deserves a standing ovation, a round of applause, and maybe a five-star Michelin review while we’re at it.

Here’s the deal: truly amazing apps are like unicorns—rare, magical, and often not free. But ElevenReader? It’s here, it’s free (for now—knock on wood), and it’s nothing short of revolutionary.

This is for the wanderers, the seekers, the insatiably curious minds who devour knowledge like it’s candy. If you’ve ever dreamed of turning mountains of content into bite-sized, manageable pieces, consider your wish granted. ElevenReader takes the chaos of podcasts, articles, books, audiobooks—basically any format you throw at it (PDFs, ePubs, MOBIs, even voice memos)—and transforms it into an effortless, seamless intake experience.

Uploading? A total breeze. Whether it’s a video from your camera roll, a web link, or a dusty old PDF lurking in your iCloud, ElevenReader handles it with a single click. But the real chef’s kiss moment? The AI-powered podcast feature. This wizardry takes your content and distills it into the most concise, digestible snippets—perfect for anyone with a packed schedule or a short attention span.

It’s not just an app; it’s a game-changer. A mind-reader. A miracle worker for the chronically curious. If you’re ready to say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to clarity, ElevenReader is the hero you’ve been waiting for.
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The future of audiobooks is here!

This is what I have been looking all of my life. I literally had this idea and you guys turn it into a reality 😭 Please price the subscription reasonable and I will leave it five star thank you.

Response from developer

We're thrilled to hear that you're loving your experience with the app! Your support means the world to us. Thank you for your kind words and feedback!

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