# iMavis

> iMavis (iPhone/iPad app by Lazy Bear Labs LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imavis/id6741783799 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lazy Bear Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795566119)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 7 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imavis/id6741783799/reviews.md

## What is iMavis?

iMavis is a more capable, user-friendly alternative to the built-in Live Speech app for those using speech synthesis daily, particularly those with bulbar-onset ALS or other speech problems.

Key Features:
 • Optimized for use with an external Bluetooth keyboard, so minimal reaching and touching are necessary.
 • History and keyboard shortcuts that make repeating a phrase easy when someone has misunderstood.
 • Supports iPhone/iPad.
 • Familiar chat-oriented interface.
 • Allows fixing the pronunciation of words - most often for people's names or nicknames.
 • Has multiple bell sounds for helping interject in a conversation or gain someone's attention.
 • Completely private - this app does not collect data.
 • Completely offline - this app does not require an internet connection once installed.

Voices:
 • Supports any iOS system voice
 • Supports Apple's Personal Voice feature when enabled and supported by hardware
 • Voice, pitch and speaking rate can all be adjusted
 • Supports importing voice-banked recordings and playing them directly by matching text

Telephony:
 • Supports voice synthesis in both phone and FaceTime calls

Support:
 • Please consult the documentation available at https://imavis.hiredgoons.com/
 • Feedback and questions can be sent to msolo+imavis@gmail.com


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.9 — 2025-06-21

Fixed a bug in the phrase and pronunciation editor that caused changes to disappear under some circumstances.

## More apps by Lazy Bear Labs LLC

- [BearTube](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beartube/id6744306910)
- [Mavis AAC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mavis-aac/id6755950742)

All apps by Lazy Bear Labs LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1795566119

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