# Aloud Reader: EPUB & PDF Books — Listen to EPUBs and PDFs

> Listen to EPUBs and PDFs (iPhone/iPad app by DAVID LOREN MARVIT.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloud-reader-epub-and-pdf-books/id6762039237 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DAVID LOREN MARVIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892619107)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-02
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloud-reader-epub-and-pdf-books/id6762039237/reviews.md

## What is Aloud Reader?

Turn commute time, exercise time, shopping time and more into reading time.

Aloud Reader lets you listen to your own books and documents using natural AI voices. Import your EPUB, PDF, DOCX, Markdown and TXT files, then enjoy them while driving, walking, exercising and more. Read along while you listen with synchronized text highlighting—ideal for improving language skills or simply following the narration. Built by readers for readers, Aloud Reader combines high-quality audio with a clean, distraction-free reading experience.

Features include:

• Import and manage your own library
• Support for EPUB, PDF, DOCX, Markdown and TXT files
• Support for 45 languages, including 54 natural AI voices
• Read along while you listen with synchronized text highlighting
• Adjustable playback speeds up to 4×
• Built-in sleep timer for bedtime listening
• Four reading themes, including low-light modes for bedtime reading

Every user has access to both Basic Audio and Enhanced Audio. Subscribers enjoy unlimited Enhanced Audio listening.

Whether you’re trying to finish more books, keep up with reading assignments, improve language skills or simply make better use of your day, Aloud Reader offers a flexible and comfortable way to experience books and documents.

Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR7EA6Fp4XkhoKu2Vu_rHx2grrUm68k_1Hb67Og7uo3TeCMKj7yPuIEFzPUwdF6QYORPvpWdV5rj-Zx/pub

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-07-26

- Smart Alphabetical Sorting: The Library now ignores leading articles (like "A", "An", and "The") when sorting books by Title. Your library is now organized much more naturally (for example, "The Great Gatsby" will correctly sort under G instead of T).
- Read-Along Sync Fix: Resolved an issue where changing to a different narrator voice would occasionally show stale read-along highlight timing blocks. Highlights are now perfectly synchronized with the voice.
- Improved PDF handling

### 1.4 — 2026-07-17

- Smart Alphabetical Sorting: The Library now ignores leading articles (like "A", "An", and "The") when sorting books by Title. Your library is now organized much more naturally (for example, "The Great Gatsby" will correctly sort under G instead of T).
- Read-Along Sync Fix: Resolved an issue where changing to a different narrator voice would occasionally show stale read-along highlight timing blocks. Highlights are now perfectly synchronized with the voice.

### 1.2 — 2026-07-11

- Unlimited Enhanced Audio for Premium subscribers
- Improved synchronized text highlighting
- Support for sharing documents using Apple’s standard Share Sheet
- Minor UI improvements and bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2026-06-21

EPUB Figure Support: Added support for book illustrations, diagrams, and maps.
Fullscreen Figure Viewer: Tap the photo indicator next to illustrated paragraphs or captions to view images in a dedicated fullscreen modal.
Pinch-to-Zoom & Navigation: Zoom in on high-resolution illustrations using pinch gestures, and swipe horizontally to navigate paragraphs with multiple figures.
Vector SVG Rendering: Built-in support for vector SVG graphics, ensuring diagrams remain perfectly crisp at any zoom level.
Uninterrupted Audio: Playback and word highlighting continue seamlessly in the background while viewing figures.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-19

No release notes.

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