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BookPod - Audiobooks, Podcasts

BookPod - Audiobooks, Podcasts

Listen to PDF, Books, Docs

164 ratings
57 reviews
📚 Books
📰 Magazines & Newspapers
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
December 15, 2023
Updated
September 20, 2026

Features

Developer

Irvinesoft Inc
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About

This app transforms text from books, documents, web pages, and images into natural-sounding audio. It supports multiple languages, adjustable speech speeds, and background playback, making it ideal for reading, learning, and even as an audio guide.

✓Scan and read aloud books, web pages, images, photos
✓Translate and read in any language
✓Adjustable speech speed
✓Natural-sounding human voices
✓Background audio playback
✓Data privacy with iCloud Drive sync
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What users say about BookPod

Reviews of BookPod are mixed: the Books app is rated 4.6/5 from 164 App Store ratings. What users like most: natural-sounding voices, easy to use interface. Top complaints: expensive subscription, limited free usage (10 pages/day). Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🗣️Natural-sounding voices
  • 👍Easy to use interface
  • 📚Good for reading PDFs
  • 👨‍🏫Helpful for students
  • ✍️Useful for writers
  • 😊Great for kids
  • 🚀Efficient text-to-speech
  • 💡High recognition rate
  • ✨Mimics emotions well
  • 👍Supports multiple accents/speeds
  • 💯Exceeds expectations

Negative things

  • 💸Expensive subscription
  • ❌Limited free usage (10 pages/day)
  • 📱Glitches on phones
  • 📄Poor PDF text recognition
  • 🚫Lacks import for other formats (txt, epub)
  • 🔄Difficult device synchronization
  • ⏳Slow conversion time
  • 🤔Unclear subscription benefits
  • ❌No option to delete scanned images
  • 📉Poor value for money
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What's New in BookPod

5.5.3

September 20, 2026

We made improvements and squashed bugs so App is even better for you.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Plus (Monthly)

Unlock All Features – Fair AI Voice Use

$19.991 Month
Price Updates
October 23, 2026→$19.99
August 27, 2024→$19.99
June 12, 2024→$9.99
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User reviews

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特别好用

模拟人声音，识别率高，必须赞
天天桀123

TERRIBLE!

Overpriced, the voice selection is awful, you have to take numerous photos to get it to come out clear enough for it to read. I sent several emails to support asking how to cancel my subscription over the past month, and they just ignored me! DON'T USE THIS AWFUL APP!
CCash0113

£20 a month is insane

go to the library instead and get borrowbox
HFHolly Fernlick

Good app

I think it’s a good app, although on an iPad is really useful and doesn’t glitch but on a phone it glitches quite a lot and doesn’t work as well. you’ll only get to read 10 pages a day, but you can trick the system by taking a picture of two pages at the same time then you will be able to read 20 pages :)!
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IIdkiwt

New version has an unuseable bug

Normally this is a wonderful app but as of late May 2026, it no longer generates speech, despite reinstall on iOS 26.5
MMB459!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

Speech generation not working

Bug

App glitches on phones

Bug

Skips entire sentences

Bug

PDF import fails

Bug

Scanned PDFs have recognition errors

Bug

App freezes or gets stuck

Bug

Audio generation fails after subscription

Bug

Cannot log in on other devices

Bug

Doesn't pronounce 'r' letters correctly

Bug

Speaks gibberish occasionally

Bug

Large PDFs fail to open

Bug
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Requested Features

12 requests

Add loop playback function

Feature

Improve multi-device synchronization

Feature

Support for TXT, EPUB, MOBI formats

Feature

Add ability to compare PDF text simultaneously

Feature

Improve scanned PDF image clarity

Feature

Add option to ignore headers/footers, image captions, English text

Feature

Add note-taking and highlighting features

Feature

Add web page reading functionality

Feature

Add export function for audio

Feature

Add pronunciation guide with phonetics

Feature

Improve navigation to specific pages

Feature

Allow deletion of scanned images

Feature

FAQ

What does BookPod do?

BookPod is an AI-powered text-to-speech application that converts various text formats, including books, documents, web pages, and images, into audio. It offers natural-sounding voices and adjustable playback speeds, allowing users to listen to content hands-free.

What are the key features of BookPod?

Key features include scanning and reading aloud from books, web pages, images, and photos. It also offers translation into any language, sentence repetition, customizable speech speeds, and natural human-like voices. All your data is securely saved in your private iCloud Drive for syncing across devices.

How much does BookPod cost?

The application is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available for enhanced features or content. Specific pricing for in-app purchases can be found within the app itself.

What devices is BookPod compatible with?

BookPod is designed to work across Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Your books and listening progress are securely synced via iCloud Drive, ensuring a seamless experience between your devices.

How can BookPod be used for language learning?

For language learners, BookPod can translate text into any language and repeat sentences or custom durations. This feature allows users to practice pronunciation, learn accent and tones, and improve their understanding of foreign languages by listening to spoken text.