Listen 2 Reader

Listen 2 Reader

Listen2 - Offline Neural TTS

13 ratings
8 reviews
Free
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Released
January 15, 2026
Updated
October 1, 2026

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This app converts text to natural-sounding speech using on-device neural TTS engines. It supports various document formats and offers advanced voice tuning and word-level highlighting for an immersive reading experience without cloud reliance or subscriptions.

✓On-device neural text-to-speech
✓100+ voices in 13 languages
✓Voice tuning and presets
✓Import PDF, EPUB, DOCX, and more
✓Word-by-word highlighting
✓AI figure descriptions
✓True offline privacy
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What's New in Listen 2 Reader

1.12.1

October 1, 2026

v1.12.1 See Your Library as Covers Your library can now show your books as a grid of covers instead of a list. Tap the new layout button next to Sort and choose List, Grid, or Compact Grid. Grid shows two large covers across, and Compact Grid fits three. A thin bar on each cover shows how far you are into it. Documents without a cover, like pasted text or web articles, get a colored tile with their title, so the grid never fills up with blank boxes. Press and hold any cover for Rename, Add to Collection, Export Text, and Delete. Collections Get the Same Treatment The Collections tab now has its own layout button, so your collections can show as artwork too. Each tab remembers its own choice, so you can keep a long document list as a list and still browse your collections as covers. Collections can also be sorted now. Tap the sort button and choose Recent, Name, Newest First, or Oldest First. Steadier Listening with the Screen Locked Long listening sessions with the screen locked are now more reliable. Listen2 does less work in the background while you listen, which uses less battery and keeps playback going for as long as you want to listen. Other bug fixes surfaced from user crash reports.

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$19.99

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Unlock TTS playback and all premium voices.

User reviews

Thank you!

I just downloaded the app and have not used it much at all yet, but I must say “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” for one BIG thing: Chapter Titles! The native Apple Books app did away with them a while back when importing documents from Pages, leaving it extremely and frustratingly difficult to navigate the PDF! With this app I have CHAPTER TITLES again! Thank you!
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Deleting files not working

While I am able to delete files on the iPhone, it won’t delete off of the iPad.

Response from developer

Hey I just released a fix for this in 1.11.4. Can you update and see if that fixes the deletion bug for you?

This it is finally.

After trying about 30 apps this one has the voices and smooth reading that I was looking for. I have to say those voice are amazing. How about adding the reading speed option at the bottom the right next to the fast forward option. Going to setting to find it makes me stop reading.

Possibly the best offline TTS app

Amazing work. Is supertonic running fully on the neural engine (CoreML)? If so, this really is great. My one wish that would push this to 5 stars for me is also focusing on general reading (non TTS) features. Sometimes I use TTS, sometimes I read manually. For example maybe the audio UI can be toggled on and off from a button on the top bar? Save progress not only when TTS is used but also when scrolling and reading? Maybe a stop button can be added in addition to pause that would stop playback totally and remove the highlighting on screen?
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Sehr gelungene und sehr barrierefrei nutzbare App! Vielen Dank!

Hiermit wird quasi jeder gedruckte beziehungsweise digital vorliegende Text zum Hörbuch, und das macht im Alltagsbetrieb so richtig Spaß. Eine schön gestaltete Programm oberfläche trifft auf ein intelligentes Sprachausgabe – System, mit dem selbst nüchterne Tagesnachrichten richtig schön anzuhören sind.
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FAQ

Does Listen 2 Reader have ads?

No, Listen 2 Reader does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers a one-time purchase for full functionality after a 7-day free trial.

What is the pricing for Listen 2 Reader?

Listen 2 Reader offers a 7-day free trial. After the trial, a one-time purchase is required to unlock all features. The app is not subscription-based.

What devices does Listen 2 Reader support?

Listen 2 Reader is compatible with iPhones and iPads. It utilizes the device's CPU and Apple Neural Engine for on-device processing.

How often is Listen 2 Reader updated?

The latest version of Listen 2 Reader is 1.10.1, last updated on May 26, 2026. Updates typically include new voices, improved features, and bug fixes.

Can Listen 2 Reader read scanned PDFs?

Yes, Listen 2 Reader includes AI Vision for scanned PDFs, enabling it to generate spoken descriptions of figures and charts. This feature is initially supported for EPUB and PDF formats.

What languages and voices are available in Listen 2 Reader?

Listen 2 Reader offers over 100 neural voices across 13 languages, including English, Spanish, French, and German, utilizing engines like Piper and Supertonic. It also supports dozens of Apple system voices.

Is Listen 2 Reader suitable for users with reading difficulties?

Yes, Listen 2 Reader is designed with accessibility in mind. Features like word-by-word highlighting, customizable voices, and offline processing can greatly assist users with reading challenges.

How does Listen 2 Reader ensure user privacy?

Listen 2 Reader processes all text-to-speech synthesis and document analysis directly on the user's device. This means no documents or personal data are uploaded or tracked, ensuring true offline privacy.