# Aloud!, text to speech reader — Read out loud PDF, books (TTS)

> Text-to-speech reader for documents, books, and web pages with offline playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Chun Kai Lau.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloud-text-to-speech-reader/id852033350 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chun Kai Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/777529458)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 242 App Store ratings · 133 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.2 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Flemish, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 24 more
- Released: 2014-04-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloud-text-to-speech-reader/id852033350/reviews.md

## What is Aloud!, text to speech reader?

Reading on YOUR TERMS - Anywhere, Anytime, Anything

Welcome to Aloud!, the ultimate Text-to-Speech (TTS) reader that transforms your content into audio.

Turn your documents, articles, and eBooks into a personal audio library. Aloud! is the perfect voice reader for your commute, workout, or study session. It’s a powerful accessibility tool for anyone who needs reading support, and an essential productivity app for those who want to give their eyes a rest.

■ HEAR PDF, DOCX, EPUB & WEB PAGES
Finally, a reader that handles everything. From critical PDF reports and Word (DOCX) documents to your favorite EPUB or Mobi eBook. Use our integrated browser to instantly import and listen to web pages, saving them for offline access. No more format juggling.

■ BACKGROUND & OFFLINE PLAY
Aloud! works where you do. With true offline playback for all saved files, you're never limited by a connection. Continue listening with your screen locked or while using other apps—your audio plays seamlessly in the background.

■ AUTO PROGRESS TRACKING
Never lose your place. Aloud! automatically remembers your position in every document and article. Pick up right where you left off, every single time.

■ YOUR VOICE, YOUR CHOICE
Tailor your listening experience. Adjust the speech rate and pitch to find a voice that's perfect for you. Follow along with synchronized word highlighting, an essential tool for study, proofreading, and improving reading comprehension.

THE ALOUD! ADVANTAGE:
• Trusted Since 2014: A decade of continuous improvement and user-focused updates.
• Universal Format Support: Our powerful engine supports PDF, Microsoft Office (DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX), iWorks Pages, OpenOffice (ODT, ODP), EPUB, MOBI, AZW, FB2, TXT, RTF, HTML, and even files inside ZIP, RAR, & 7Z archives.
• Accessibility Focused: A vital tool for users with dyslexia, visual impairments, and other reading challenges.

Stop reading, start listening. Download Aloud! today and reimagine your content.

## Key features

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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Aloud!, text to speech reader?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening large files
- App crashes on startup after recent updates
- Save function fails to work
- Text repetition bug - reads same paragraph repeatedly
- Cursor position doesn't match audio being read
- PDF files load with no spaces between words
- ePub files load in reverse order
- Language selection doesn't work
- App freezes when loading documents
- Upgrade widget broken - cannot complete purchase
- Purchased app reverts to free version
- Ads cause app to crash when closed
- Mispronounces special characters as 'to the power of'
- Cannot edit text after typing
- Incompatibility with iOS 12.5.5 and older versions
- Scrolling to previous location causes crashes
- Character recognition failures (fi, fl, ff)

**Most requested features**

- Ability to set custom starting point for reading
- Better voice options and quality
- Ad-free paid version
- Improved PDF/ePub integration
- Better language support (Vietnamese, Dutch, etc.)
- Screen lock prevention during reading
- Repeat/loop functionality
- Better character recognition (fi, fl, ff combinations)
- Direct PDF opening from other apps
- Better voice selection for different dialects
- Skip opening statements/introductions
- Improved keyboard handling
- Dark mode or customizable background
- Better integration with other apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 133)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloud-text-to-speech-reader/id852033350/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 눈의 피로도를 덜어주는 어플!!

*2025-12-01*

저는 재림교인이고, 성경과 예언의신 말씀을 직접 읽지 않고 일상생활 중에 듣기 위해서 이 어플을 사용하고있습니다. 직접 타이핑할 수도 있지만 사진을 찍거나 스캔을 하면 인식이 되서 그점도 참 편리합니다. 속도나 음성 높이를 조절하는 기능도 있어서 좋아요. 다양한 외국어를 공부할때도 유용합니다.

### 1/5 — Can’t open large file. Crashes.

*2025-10-16, version 1.15.4*

Can’t open a large file.

### 4/5 — Review

*2025-09-13, version 1.15.4*

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

### 3/5 — 고쳐주세요

*2025-06-15*

업데이트 후에 더 나빠졌어요 
이유도 없이 멈추어서 다시 실행 할 수 밖에 없어요
그리고 이전에 실행 한 곳부터 시작하도록 해 주세요
앞이나 뒤로 이동 할 수 있도록
해 주세요

### 3/5 — 无故弹出，也输入不了书本

*2025-06-14*

如题，会突然弹出软件，能选取却输入不了pdf ，更读不了

### 5/5 — 关键字批量删除

*2025-06-13*

能不能增加关键字批量删除功能啊，有些文章里夹杂着几百个标点符号©️，每段都要阅读标点符号影响使用体验

### 3/5 — Ok apps, crashed, ads

*2025-05-14*

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

### 1/5 — Voices Extremely Robotic

*2024-11-20*

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.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2024-06-08, version 1.14.33*

Loving it. Helpful!

### 1/5 — 升级付费过后还是不能导入文档

*2024-05-25*

付费过后，文档还是不能导入

## Frequently asked questions about Aloud!, text to speech reader

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.15.4 — 2025-06-24

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.

### 1.15.3 — 2025-06-13

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.

### 1.15.2 — 2025-06-11

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.

### 1.15.1 — 2025-06-09

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.

### 1.15.0 — 2025-06-03

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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