Éist: PDF/Ebook to Audiobook

Éist: PDF/Ebook to Audiobook

Text to Speech, Read Aloud

25 ratings
17 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
March 7, 2026
Updated
October 16, 2026

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Transform your EPUB and PDF files into natural-sounding audiobooks with on-device AI voices. Enjoy offline listening, read-along features, and a private experience with no tracking or ads. Access a vast library of public-domain books.

✓Convert EPUB/PDF to audiobook
✓Offline AI voice narration
✓Read-along word highlighting
✓Adjustable playback speed
✓Sleep timer
✓Background playback
✓Import from device
✓Browse Project Gutenberg
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What's New in Éist

1.4.7

October 16, 2026

What's new: • If a voice is too slow, Éist offers a faster one, once. Your downloaded voice stays. • Clearer Low Data Mode wording for Cloud Assist on iPhone. • Better screen reader support and small fixes across the app.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Eist Premium (Annual)

Unlimited listening with every voice billed once a year

$33.991 Year
7 Days trial
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User reviews

Excellent app!

This is an amazing app, I love some of the premium voices. I’m a native German speaker and the pronunciation of the voices in German works REALLY well for me. Well enough that I enjoyed listening to some PDFs for several hours. I am currently in the testing phase but I think about doing the one year plan for about 36€. That price is pretty good for what you get, and the voices are natural and some of them can adjust to several countries and languages. I tested it with a German PDF and it worked great. It’s one of my favorite apps at the moment. I wish it had the feature to jump to a location in the text where you want the voice to continue reading by double clicking onto the word or something like it. But overall this is an awesome app and I love using it.
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Response from developer

That’s such a nice review thank you so much! You can click a sentence and it will start playing that sentence…

Wonderful app

Thankyou this is great

Excellent Ebook Reader

This is a fantastic app. I have lots of things that need to be read. The ability to listen to them is very helpful. This app, for what it offers is very affordable and has lots of quality voices to use. It is nice to choose the reader, I find it helpful to change voices from time to time.

Amazing local ttl

Best among the local ttl apps and I've tried them all.

FINALLY!! My Saviour!

I had thought I would have to make something like this app myself as paying subscriptions is not something I am interested in nor is my data sent to cloud servers.

This runs local, on my own device in real time. THANK YOU!! Cannot recommend this reader enough. Well done.

FAQ

How does Éist convert books to audiobooks?

Éist uses on-device AI voice engines like Kokoro, Piper, and Supertonic to read your EPUB and PDF files aloud. You can import files directly from your device and select your preferred voice for narration.

Can I listen to books with Éist without an internet connection?

Yes, Éist is designed for offline use. Once you download a voice engine, you can listen to your imported books and synthesized audio without an internet connection. Your library and reading progress remain on your device.

What is the 'Read-along' feature in Éist?

The Read-along feature synchronizes the audio narration with on-screen text, highlighting each word as it's spoken. This helps with focus, comprehension, and language learning by keeping your eyes on the page.

Does Éist have ads?

No, Éist is ad-free. The app prioritizes a private and uninterrupted listening experience, with no advertisements or user tracking.

What are the benefits of Éist Premium?

Éist Premium offers unlimited access to your book library (the free tier is limited to 5 books), all AI voice engines and voices, and premium themes and font families. A 3-month free trial is included with the first subscription.

How do I manage or cancel my Éist Premium subscription?

You can manage or cancel your Éist Premium subscription at any time through your device's Settings. Navigate to Apple ID → Subscriptions to find the option to cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

Is Éist available on multiple devices?

Éist is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The app is designed to provide a seamless listening experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

How often is Éist updated?

The latest version of Éist is 1.2.0, last updated on June 14, 2026. Updates typically include new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes to enhance the user experience.