# ChaReader

> Text-to-speech app for reading articles, exporting audio/PDF, and saving favorite content. (iPhone/iPad app by Kuixi Song.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chareader/id1531941930 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kuixi Song](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052013882)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2020-10-28
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chareader/id1531941930/reviews.md

## What is ChaReader?

ChaReader - An elegant text-to-speech app

Using ChaReader, you can easily import articles from various resources, use iOS built-in libraries to read these articles, export them to MP3 or PDF format, and add your favorite paragraphs to the Collections!

The main functions are:

-Various resources for adding articles: copy text from clipboard, extract text from web page, extract text from documents, extract text from images using OCR
-Read added articles aloud
-Use a slider to quickly scroll to the sentence you want to listen to
-Choose whether the screen follows the text during reading
-Export audio of article readings to MP3 files
-Export articles to PDF files
-Extract useful information from article (e.g. email, link, phone number, etc.)
-Use iOS's built-in voice bundles for personalization
-Adjust speaking speed, pitch, volume and language for reading
-Support reading articles in all languages in iOS
-Stick favorite articles on top
-Manage added articles and exported files
-Except when importing text from web pages, all actions are done locally using iOS machine learning frameworks
-Select and text your favorite sentences to Collections, and save them as images into your album
-View articles in plain text and rich text modes
-Elegant design (including Dark mode) and continuous updates

If you have any questions, please contact via Email or iMessage: krayc425@gmail.com

## Key features

- Import articles from web, documents, images (OCR)
- Read articles aloud with adjustable voice settings
- Export audio to MP3
- Export articles to PDF
- Extract key information (email, links, phone)
- Save favorite sentences to Collections

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chareader/id1531941930/reviews.md

### 2/5 — mp3导不出

*2025-02-11, version 1.0.5*

！

### 5/5 — 希望可以调节显示字体的大小

*2024-07-30*

希望可以调节字体大小，英文太密了。年纪大了看着有些累

### 5/5 — Feature request: add sharesheet functionality

*2023-11-15*

Hello, would it be possible to add the ability to share to the app?

### 5/5 — Lov it

*2021-01-20*

Amazing

### 5/5 — Lightweight but absolutely fully functioning!

*2020-11-24*

Really impressed by how lightweight it is while having all the features I need!

### 5/5 — nice

*2020-10-28, version 1.0*

nice product

## Frequently asked questions about ChaReader

### What is ChaReader?

ChaReader is a utility app that converts text from various sources into spoken word. It allows users to import articles, have them read aloud, export them as MP3 or PDF, and save favorite sentences.

### How does ChaReader handle different article sources?

ChaReader can import text by copying from the clipboard, extracting from web pages, opening documents, or using OCR to extract text from images.

### Can I customize the reading experience in ChaReader?

Yes, you can adjust speaking speed, pitch, volume, and language using iOS's built-in voice bundles. The app also offers options for screen following text and dark mode.

### What export options are available in ChaReader?

ChaReader allows you to export the audio of article readings as MP3 files and the articles themselves as PDF files.

### Does ChaReader have ads?

No, ChaReader does not contain advertisements.

### What is the age rating for ChaReader?

ChaReader has an age rating of 17+, likely due to the potential for importing and processing any type of text content.

### How often is ChaReader updated?

The latest version of ChaReader is 1.0.5, and it was last updated on July 29, 2024. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### Is ChaReader available on Android?

Based on the provided data, ChaReader is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2024-07-29

- Add privacy info
- Update 3rd party libraries

### 1.0.4 — 2021-04-22

- Fix a bug when clicking on top-right button in article view page, the app crashes (iOS 13.x)
- Drag and Drop to sort articles in homepage

### 1.0.3 — 2021-04-10

New features
- Extract useful information from an article (e.g. links, date & time, phone number, email, etc.)
- Highlight these useful information in the article view
- Fix the problem that doesn't display proper Siri voice bundle name

### 1.0.2 — 2021-01-11

New Features
- Listen to your selected voice bundle in settings
- Share article texts within view page

### 1.0.1 — 2020-11-23

New features:

- Use a slider to adjust the progress of current reading
- Highlight current reading sentence with an underline
- Select and add your favorite texts into the Collections
- New UI design

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