ClaroSpeak Plus

ClaroSpeak Plus

Dyslexia Friendly App

8 ratings
10 reviews
$9.99
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 13, 2014
  • May 7, 2024

Features

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About

This app aids reading and writing with advanced text-to-speech, customizable formatting, and OCR technology to extract text from photos. It supports cloud integration and offers word prediction to improve literacy and proofreading.

Text-to-Speech with highlighting
Capture text from photos (OCR)
Word prediction and autocorrection
Customizable font, size, and layout
Cloud storage integration
Save text as audio files
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What's New in ClaroSpeak Plus

7.7.11

May 7, 2024

Fixes an issue where changing some settings in the Claro Keyboard app could cause a crash. Improves readability of some UI elements in dark mode.

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

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English (USA) voice

User reviews

Clark Speak

This app sucks!! I am dyslexic, and I wanted to use it for my schooling. I was going to take pictures of pages from my textbooks, then listen to it while i was at working, but you can’t save it and it only lets you have one page at a time. I wish I can get my money back!!!

Response from developer

Hi, thanks for taking the time to leave your review of our ClaroSpeak app. You can take pictures of pages and then listen to them using the Save as audio files feature, which you can access by tapping the Save button. You scanning from the camera, you can add as many photos/pages as you want, but you do have to scan them individually. We're hoping to improve this in a future update, you can scan all of your selected photos together. If you need assistance with anything else, please get in touch with our support team at support@clarosoftware.com and they will be happy to assist. Claro Software

8

For short notes it is ideal, but for me to just sit and rant it is an issue because after a certain amount of words I can’t get onto the next page or scroll further down, I have to make a whole new document, which is frustrating.

It has great potential though, I look forward to its future, and I think that is what matters more than anything, we all fail and grow - and so do apps.
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Response from developer

Hi, Thanks for taking the time to leave this feedback for our ClaroSpeak app. The issue you're experiencing sounds like it could be a bug! We would love if you could contact our support team at support@clarosoftware.com and we can try to resolve this for you. We would also appreciate any other feedback or thoughts you have on how we can improve our ClaroSpeak app.

Does not read from picture scans...

The idea of the app is amazing but when I use the camera to “scan” text it somehow converts the text in the picture to random letters, numbers and signs... 🤷🏻‍♀️ I wasted $10...

Response from developer

Hello, We're sorry to hear that you had a bad experience using our ClaroSpeak iOS app. The OCR in ClaroSpeak usually gives fantastic results, but it does depend on how good the photo is, that you use. If you're taking photos with your device being flat, then this can disrupt the accuracy of the OCR because your device cannot correctly detect which orientation it is in. If you would like some guidance or help with using the OCR in ClaroSpeak, please get in touch with our support team at support@clarosoftware.com and we'll be happy to assist.

Don’t buy

Barely functional and still has in app purchases for some functionality listed on the website (such as downloading an audio file)

Response from developer

Hello, I am sorry to hear that you had a disappointing experience using our ClaroSpeak app. What issues did you encounter using the app? ClaroSpeak Plus only has in-app purchases for additional voices, which are complete optional. Everyone who purchases gets 4 free voice downloads of their choice. Downloading/saving as audio files are completely free and do not require any in-app purchases.

Horrible

Purchased the bundle thinking it would great for my dyslexic daughter to help with the numerous worksheets she needs to read. Unfortunately it is terrible. Voices are terrible, it doesn't flow as a human voice would. Words are not spoken correct as they are typed on the page. For the cost this software/app should be accurate. Forget anything that has to do with math. I want my money back.
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Response from developer

Hello, Thank you for leaving feedback for our ClaroSpeak app. We're disappointed to hear that you have had a bad experience using ClaroSpeak. Were you using the iOS system voices, or did you download any of the extra voices? You get to choose 4 of the higher-quality voices free-of-charge. If you are still using the app and would like some technical support regarding this issue, please get in touch at support@clarosoftware.com and we will be happy to help you with this.

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FAQ

What is ClaroSpeak Plus?

ClaroSpeak Plus is a reading and writing application designed to assist users with literacy development. It offers features like text-to-speech, optical character recognition (OCR), and customizable display options to enhance the reading and writing experience.

How does ClaroSpeak Plus help with reading?

ClaroSpeak Plus reads text aloud with synchronized highlighting, allowing users to follow along visually. It also offers extensive font and layout customization to make text easier to read, which is beneficial for users with dyslexia.

Can ClaroSpeak Plus extract text from images?

Yes, ClaroSpeak Plus features a 'Capture Text from Photo' function that uses high-quality OCR technology to scan images and extract text. This text can then be used within the app for reading or editing.

What are the voice options in ClaroSpeak Plus?

The app includes four high-quality Nuance Vocalizer voices available as free downloads in various languages. Additional voices and accents can be purchased through in-app purchases.

Does ClaroSpeak Plus offer writing assistance?

ClaroSpeak Plus includes word prediction and autocorrection features to help users write more quickly and accurately. Users can also train dictionaries within the app for personalized suggestions.

What devices is ClaroSpeak Plus compatible with?

ClaroSpeak Plus is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 4.3 or later and is optimized for iPhone 5 and newer devices.

How often is ClaroSpeak Plus updated?

The latest version of ClaroSpeak Plus is 7.7.11, released on May 7, 2024. Updates typically include bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features to enhance user experience.

What is the price of ClaroSpeak Plus?

ClaroSpeak Plus is a paid application with a price of $9.99. There are also additional in-app purchases available for extra voices and languages.