# Gutenvox: Classic Audiobooks — Offline Books Read Aloud by AI

> Public domain audiobooks from Project Gutenberg with natural narration. (iPhone/iPad app by Phu Ho.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutenvox-classic-audiobooks/id6784131392 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Phu Ho](https://appshunter.io/developer/380467843)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 200 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutenvox-classic-audiobooks/id6784131392/reviews.md

## What is Gutenvox?

Gutenvox reads the classics aloud — offline, from the first launch. Search Project Gutenberg's tens of thousands of free public-domain books, save the ones you want, and let neural voices narrate whole novels, chapter after chapter, end to end.

The printing press handed great literature to everyone. Gutenvox adds the one thing it never could: a voice.

NARRATION THAT WORKS ANYWHERE

The voices ship inside the app. No download, no streaming, no account, no signal. Listen on a plane, on the subway, or in a dead zone — 22 voices across English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Italian, and Japanese.

EXPLORE THE CLASSICS

Search Project Gutenberg by title, author, or subject and browse tens of thousands of public-domain books — free, forever. Find the novel you've always meant to read, or rediscover an old favorite.

BUILD YOUR LIBRARY

Save EPUB or plain-text editions straight to your device. See download progress and book details before a title joins your library, and remove books anytime your shelf needs room.

CONTINUE LISTENING

Pick up right where you left off. The home screen keeps your recent books and progress on a proper listening shelf, so the next chapter is always one tap away.

A QUIET READER

Read in calm, comfortable themes with adjustable type, while playback controls stay out of the way. The book stays the center of the screen — and the room.

MADE FOR THE WAY YOU READ

Whether you're a lifelong reader, a student working through the canon, a commuter, or someone who'd simply rather listen, Gutenvox turns timeless books into narration you can take anywhere.

Old stories. New sound.

PRICING

Start with a 7-day free trial of unlimited premium narration. After that, the free plan includes unlimited reading and 20 minutes of premium narration per day. GutenVox Plus unlocks unlimited narration, unlimited saved books, spoken-word highlighting, voice selection, and advanced playback controls — available as a monthly or annual subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

All books are sourced from Project Gutenberg and the public domain. Gutenvox is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Project Gutenberg.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://gutenvox.com/privacy

## Key features

- Search Project Gutenberg
- Save books to library
- Listen to chapter-by-chapter narration
- Adjustable text and themes
- Natural, long-form narration
- Continue listening from last position

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GutenVox Plus Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| GutenVox Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GutenVox Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Gutenvox

### What is Gutenvox?

Gutenvox is an app that provides public domain books from Project Gutenberg, read aloud with natural narration. It allows users to search for books, build a library, and continue listening from where they left off.

### Where does Gutenvox get its books?

All books available on Gutenvox are sourced from Project Gutenberg and are in the public domain. The app is independent and not affiliated with Project Gutenberg.

### Can I listen to Gutenvox offline?

The description mentions saving EPUB or plain-text editions to your device, implying that downloaded books can be accessed and listened to offline. However, specific offline playback capabilities are not detailed.

### What are the subscription options for Gutenvox?

Gutenvox offers two subscription plans: GutenVox Plus Monthly for $2.99 per month and GutenVox Plus Annual for $19.99 per year. Both plans include a 7-day free trial.

### How does Gutenvox handle narration?

Gutenvox provides natural, long-form narration designed for extended listening, covering whole chapters and entire novels. The app features an equalizer to show when the voice is active.

### What devices does Gutenvox support?

Based on the provided data, Gutenvox currently supports iPhones. Information on iPad or other device compatibility is not specified.

### How often is Gutenvox updated?

Gutenvox was last updated on July 21, 2026, with version 1.1. The release date was July 20, 2026. Update frequency beyond this is not detailed.

### What is the age rating for Gutenvox?

Gutenvox has an age rating of 12+. This suggests it is suitable for users aged 12 and older, with content generally appropriate for this age group.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-08-06

Narration now works completely offline. Twenty-two neural voices across English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Italian, and Japanese ship inside the app — no download, no streaming, no signal required.

- Japanese books no longer narrate in Mandarin. Language detection now reads kana and script-exclusive characters, and trusts the book's own publication metadata.
- English names inside Japanese prose are pronounced in English, without changing the voice.
- Mandarin is an optional download in Settings, with a notification when it finishes.
- Switching voices mid-book no longer interrupts playback.
- A single difficult sentence no longer stops the chapter.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-21

Sharper App Store screenshots for the latest iPhones, improved discoverability, and minor polish.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-21

No release notes.

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