# HIja' — Klingon Text-to-Speech

> Klingon text-to-speech utility and Action Extension for iOS. (iPhone/iPad app by Daniel Dadap.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hija/id1366951358 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daniel Dadap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348562978)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 100 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-04-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hija/id1366951358/reviews.md

## What is HIja'?

HIja' is a text-to-speech app and Action Extension for iOS that reads Klingon text out loud from any app. Just select the text you want to read, click "Share…", then select "HIja!" to hear your phrase. The container app provides a demo of the TTS functionality, with useful phrases like "Do you speak Federation Standard" and "I don't speak Klingon" pre-programmed, or write your own into the text field.

The TTS data in HIja' is provided by De'vID: https://github.com/De7vID

## Key features

- Klingon text-to-speech
- Action Extension support
- Share text from any app
- Pre-programmed phrases
- Custom text input

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hija/id1366951358/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Not junk

*2023-10-21*

This app lets the learner hear Klingon. That's no waste, if you want to learn

### 1/5 — WTH

*2023-08-09*

Junk

## Frequently asked questions about HIja'

### What devices does HIja' support?

HIja' is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was released on April 2, 2018, and its latest version is 1.1, last updated on May 4, 2018.

### How does HIja' work with other apps?

HIja' functions as an Action Extension. You can select text in any app, tap 'Share...', and then choose 'HIja!' to have the text read aloud in Klingon.

### Can I type my own Klingon phrases into HIja'?

Yes, HIja' includes a text field where you can write your own Klingon phrases to be converted into speech.

### What is the age rating for HIja'?

HIja' has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does HIja' have ads?

HIja' does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with no in-app purchases or ads.

### What is the user rating for HIja'?

HIja' has a user rating of 3.3 stars based on 8 ratings.

### Where does HIja' get its TTS data?

The text-to-speech data used in HIja' is provided by De'vID, with their repository available at https://github.com/De7vID.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1 — 2018-05-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

* Added a custom URL handler: launching a URL of the form klingontts://speak/(phrase) will now open HIja' to speak a phrase.
* Removed the redundant pronoun "'e'" in the default example sentence.

### 1.0.1 — 2018-04-03

* Now supports iOS 9 and later
* The rate slider in the app now affects the speech rate in the share extension

### 1.0 — 2018-04-02

No release notes.

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## More apps by Daniel Dadap

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All apps by Daniel Dadap: https://appshunter.io/developer/1348562978

## Related topics

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