
Chorus Reader
Text to Audiobook, On-Device
About
Transform your documents, articles, and files into natural-sounding audiobooks. Enjoy real-time streaming and studio-quality speech synthesis entirely on your device, with no internet connection required. Choose from a variety of voices or clone your own for a personalized listening experience.
What's New in Chorus Reader
3.0.0
September 7, 2026
Chorus Reader 3.0 is the biggest update we have ever shipped. A BOOKSTORE, BUILT IN • The new Chorus Library: more than a hundred hand-picked classics, free for every reader • Play Sample narrates a passage of the actual book on your device, in your chosen voice — hear it before you shelve it • Papers: curated open-access research, organized by field, with the reason each paper was chosen written next to it • Your RSS feeds now live in the store's Feeds section • One tap moves any of it into your library, ready to narrate A LIBRARY THAT LOOKS LIKE ONE • A redesigned bookcase with covers, on iPhone and iPad • Filter by shelf — Books, Papers, Imports, Feeds — plus Favorites and audio-ready ALL-NEW ENGINE LINEUP • Personal: clone any voice from 15 seconds of audio and let it narrate whole books — entirely on-device. English is built in; Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese packs download when you want them • Premium (on higher-memory iPhones and iPads): our most expressive engine, with per-character multi-voice narration • Standard: 40+ voices, now narrating in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Hindi — still free • Smarter first-chunk scheduling: narration starts sooner after you tap Generate A MORE RELIABLE LISTEN • Playback position is saved continuously — interruptions never lose your place • Interrupted narrations resume exactly where they stopped, with a Resume button right in the error message • Honest progress and time estimates while audio generates • Voice recordings are stored safely and survive system cleanups ALSO • Save to Chorus: share articles straight from Safari • Optional iCloud sync keeps your reading position in step across devices • Redesigned engine picker with clearer speed and quality guidance • Playback speed is remembered between sessions • Better error messages across import, feeds, sharing, and purchase restore • Accessibility: improved text contrast throughout
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FAQ
What file types can Chorus Reader convert to audiobooks?
Chorus Reader can convert EPUB novels, PDF textbooks, plain text, Markdown files, and even web articles. You can also paste text directly into the app for conversion.
Does Chorus Reader require an internet connection to work?
No, Chorus Reader is designed to work entirely on-device. All processing, including text-to-speech synthesis, happens locally, meaning you do not need an internet connection to generate or listen to audiobooks.
How many voices are available in Chorus Reader?
Chorus Reader comes with 30 built-in voices, consisting of 15 male and 15 female options. Additionally, it offers a voice cloning feature, allowing you to create custom voices from short audio clips or your own recordings.
What are the premium features in Chorus Reader?
The premium features, available via a one-time purchase, include unlimited book imports, the faster Turbo generation mode, voice cloning, multi-voice narration, audio export options (M4A + subtitles), and iCloud sync across devices.
How does the real-time audio streaming work in Chorus Reader?
Instead of waiting for an entire audiobook to be generated, Chorus Reader streams audio in real-time. This means you can start listening to your content within seconds of initiating the generation process.
What is the difference between Standard and Turbo generation modes?
Standard mode provides the highest quality narration for your audiobooks. Turbo mode is designed for speed, generating audio up to 2x faster than real-time, allowing you to convert content more quickly.
Is Chorus Reader suitable for users with visual impairments?
Yes, Chorus Reader is highly beneficial for users who prefer or require audio formats. Its on-device text-to-speech capabilities and real-time streaming make digital content accessible as audiobooks.
How often is Chorus Reader updated?
Chorus Reader was last updated on March 28, 2026, with version 1.3.1. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support for the application.







