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Aloud!, text to speech reader

Aloud!, text to speech reader

Read out loud PDF, books (TTS)

229 ratings
90 reviews
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📊 Productivity
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 12, 2014
  • June 24, 2025

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Developer

Chun Kai Lau
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Transform documents, articles, and eBooks into audio with this text-to-speech reader. Enjoy offline playback, customizable voices, and automatic progress tracking for a seamless listening experience anywhere, anytime. It's an ideal tool for productivity and accessibility.

✓Hear PDF, DOCX, EPUB & web pages
✓Background & offline playback
✓Auto progress tracking
✓Customizable speech rate and pitch
✓Synchronized word highlighting
✓Universal format support
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Aloud!, text to speech reader. Based on 229 reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 18 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy copy-paste functionality for text input
  • 🎧Helpful for accessibility and learning disabilities
  • ⚡Works well with multiple file formats when functioning
  • 🎯Useful for multitasking (studying while driving/walking)
  • 🔊Adjustable speech speed
  • 💰Free version available
  • ☁️Cloud/Dropbox sync capability
  • 📱Compatible with older iOS versions

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes when opening files
  • 🐛Crashes on startup after updates
  • 🗣️Robotic and unnatural voice quality
  • 📄Poor PDF and ePub file handling
  • 💾Save function doesn't work reliably
  • 📺Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 📺Ads persist even after paid upgrade
  • ⚙️Poor user interface and navigation
  • 🔤Mispronounces words and special characters
  • 🔤Reads punctuation marks aloud
  • ⏸️Text repetition bug (reads same paragraph multiple times)
  • 🔄Cannot set custom starting point in documents
  • ⌨️Keyboard cannot be minimized
  • 🔒Upgrade/restore functions don't work properly
  • 🌐Limited language support
  • ⏱️Slow scrolling and lagging performance
  • 🔐Paid features not accessible after purchase
  • 📱Interface control issues on newer devices
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What's New in Aloud!, text to speech reader

1.15.4

June 24, 2025

Just polished Aloud! a bit more for you! This update includes several under-the-hood fixes to improve overall app stability and ensure smoother document handling. As always, thanks for your continued support! Your feedback helps make Aloud! better.

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User reviews

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Can’t open large file. Crashes.

Can’t open a large file.
jon_dow q3jon_dow q3

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Need to be able adjust a starting point in our documents so we don’t have to listen to opening statements and useless drivel about book creators and publishers and marketing
GrumP1🍺GrumP1🍺

Ok apps, crashed, ads

Its ok apps if you want a text to speech app to read your ebooks.
Crashed all the times when load pdf files.
Recently got ads, but i bought this one years ago? Why is it? No idea.
The save function doesn’t work. Lagging when trying to scroll down to where i left previously but crashed again.
Potentially 5 stars apps if it can load more file types easily without crashed and the save function works
Still, thanks for the app
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Namele5sNamele5s

Voices Extremely Robotic

I don’t recall the voice is sounding so robotic in the past. I’m hoping that there could be some serious improvement to this specialist since I paid for. I don’t recall having this issue with this application before.
SuoeePossSuoeePoss

Awesome

Loving it. Helpful!
AliçutteAliçutte
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

17 issues

App crashes when opening large files

Bug

App crashes on startup after recent updates

Bug

Save function fails to work

Bug

Text repetition bug - reads same paragraph repeatedly

Bug

Cursor position doesn't match audio being read

Bug

PDF files load with no spaces between words

Bug

ePub files load in reverse order

Bug

Language selection doesn't work

Bug

App freezes when loading documents

Bug

Upgrade widget broken - cannot complete purchase

Bug

Purchased app reverts to free version

Bug

Ads cause app to crash when closed

Bug

Mispronounces special characters as 'to the power of'

Bug

Cannot edit text after typing

Bug

Incompatibility with iOS 12.5.5 and older versions

Bug

Scrolling to previous location causes crashes

Bug

Character recognition failures (fi, fl, ff)

Bug
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Requested Features

14 requests

Ability to set custom starting point for reading

Feature

Better voice options and quality

Feature

Ad-free paid version

Feature

Improved PDF/ePub integration

Feature

Better language support (Vietnamese, Dutch, etc.)

Feature

Screen lock prevention during reading

Feature

Repeat/loop functionality

Feature

Better character recognition (fi, fl, ff combinations)

Feature

Direct PDF opening from other apps

Feature

Better voice selection for different dialects

Feature

Skip opening statements/introductions

Feature

Improved keyboard handling

Feature

Dark mode or customizable background

Feature

Better integration with other apps

Feature

FAQ

What does Aloud! do?

Aloud! is a text-to-speech (TTS) reader that converts various text formats like PDFs, Word documents, eBooks, and web pages into audio. It allows you to listen to your content hands-free, making it ideal for multitasking or for users who need reading assistance.

What file formats does Aloud! support?

The app boasts extensive format support, including PDF, Microsoft Office files (DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX), iWorks Pages, OpenOffice (ODT, ODP), EPUB, MOBI, AZW, FB2, TXT, RTF, and HTML. It can also handle files within ZIP, RAR, and 7Z archives.

Can I listen to content offline with Aloud!?

Yes, Aloud! offers true offline playback for all saved files. This means you can listen to your documents and articles without an internet connection, making it convenient for commutes or areas with poor reception.

How can I customize the listening experience?

You can tailor your audio experience by adjusting the speech rate and pitch to find a voice that suits your preferences. The app also features synchronized word highlighting, which can aid in comprehension and proofreading.

Is Aloud! free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This suggests that while core functionality may be free, certain advanced features or content might require a purchase.