# iRead: Read Aloud EPUB Reader — Offline text to speech, no ads > Offline EPUB reader with natural text-to-speech and library management. (iPhone/iPad app by Shuhui Sheng.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iread-read-aloud-epub-reader/id6786994940 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Shuhui Sheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783579766) - Category: Books, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 38 MB - Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China) - Released: 2026-07-09 - Data updated: 2026-09-10 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iread-read-aloud-epub-reader/id6786994940/reviews.md ## What is iRead? iRead reads the books you already own out loud — natural voices, fully offline, no subscription. LISTEN TO YOUR OWN BOOKS • Natural neural voices read EPUB, TXT and MOBI aloud • Keeps playing in the background, with the screen locked • Lock screen and headphone controls, like a podcast • Chinese and English voices, switched per chapter automatically • Runs entirely on your phone — your text is never uploaded READ THEM TOO • Import from Files, the share sheet, or your computer over Wi-Fi • Light and dark themes, adjustable size and spacing • Shelf with covers, categories and reading progress • One backup file carries your library, progress and settings between devices GOOD TO KNOW • PDF opens for reading but cannot be read aloud — convert it to EPUB first (free converter at iread-reader.web.app) • DRM-protected books, including Kindle and Apple Books purchases, cannot be opened • There is no store inside iRead. It never sells or ships books; it opens the ones you already have FREE AND PRO • Free: the whole reader, plus your device's built-in system voice • Pro: unlocks the natural neural voices. One-time purchase, yours forever • No subscription, no account, no ads, no tracking ## Key features - Listen to EPUB, TXT, MOBI aloud - Natural neural voices - Fully offline operation - Background playback - Import from Files/Share Sheet - Light/dark themes - Library management ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | iRead Pro | $11.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about iRead ### Does iRead have ads? No, iRead is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'no ads' and the hasAds flag is false. ### What file formats does iRead support for reading aloud? iRead can read EPUB, TXT, and MOBI files aloud using natural neural voices. PDFs can be opened for reading but not read aloud. ### Can I listen to books with iRead while my phone is locked? Yes, iRead keeps playing in the background even with the screen locked, similar to a podcast. It also supports lock screen and headphone controls. ### How do I import books into iRead? You can import books into iRead from the Files app, via the share sheet, or by transferring them from your computer over Wi-Fi. ### What is the difference between the free and Pro versions of iRead? The free version includes the reader and uses your device's built-in system voice. The Pro version unlocks natural neural voices for a better listening experience with a one-time purchase. ### Does iRead support DRM-protected books? No, iRead cannot open DRM-protected books, including those purchased from Kindle or Apple Books. You must use unprotected files. ### How often is iRead updated? The latest version, 1.2.4, was released on August 28, 2026, indicating recent development activity. The app was initially released on July 9, 2026. ### What devices is iRead available on? iRead is available on iPhones and iPads, as indicated by the supportedDevices field. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.10 — 2026-09-08 • The Pro screen now has a Listen button: hear every voice free before deciding. Tapping it pauses the book you are listening to and opens the voice list. • Small fixes. ### 1.2.9 — 2026-09-07 • Importing many books at once no longer freezes the shelf: books appear as they land, with a running count. • Stability fixes for large imports. ### 1.2.8 — 2026-09-06 • The voices screen now leads with your own language. After the free system voice come the voices that can actually read to you — no scrolling past a section you can't use. Switch the app's language and the order follows. ### 1.2.7 — 2026-09-04 • Narration starts right away. Tapping play on a long chapter could freeze the reader for several seconds before any sound; it now begins immediately. ### 1.2.6 — 2026-09-01 • The app now comes with a book. A new install starts with The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, so there is something to read and narrate right away instead of an empty shelf and a file picker. • It is an ordinary book: rename it, file it in a category, back it up, or delete it. Once you delete it, it stays deleted. • If your language is Chinese, the book is 呐喊 by 鲁迅 instead. ## More apps by Shuhui Sheng - [WearWhat: AI Try-On](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wearwhat-ai-try-on/id6783579674) - [MindBloom: Mood Journal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindbloom-mood-journal/id6785375007) - [Offline Convert: Video, Photo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-convert-video-photo/id6798957319) - [Listenry: Audiobooks & Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listenry-audiobooks-and-music/id6803299058) - [Fewer: Similar Photo Cleaner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fewer-similar-photo-cleaner/id6808904905) All apps by Shuhui Sheng: https://appshunter.io/developer/6783579766 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-10.*