Listen 2 Reader

Listen 2 Reader

Listen2 - Offline Neural TTS

5 ratings
5 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 15, 2026
  • July 8, 2026

Features

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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

1.11.1

July 8, 2026

v1.11.1 ICLOUD SYNC RELIABILITY Documents added on one device could fail to appear or open on another, and could get stuck reporting that they were still downloading. Listen2 now keeps your synced library in a more reliable iCloud location and moves your existing documents there automatically, so your library, reading progress, and settings stay consistent across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-time notice explains the change. Once every device is updated to this version, you can remove the old copy from Settings, under iCloud and Backup. PLAYBACK RESUME FIX Playback could get stuck after you paused, switched to another app, and came back: pressing play did nothing, or the button changed to Pause with no audio, and the only way to recover was to relaunch Listen2. This was especially likely with VoiceOver, which constantly reconfigures the audio hardware in the background. Listen2 now rebuilds the audio pipeline and resumes from the sentence you were on, so playback recovers reliably. RATING PROMPT FIX The request to rate Listen2 could appear after every file import when the prompt was dismissed by swiping it away instead of tapping a button. Dismissing the prompt any way now counts, so it respects the intended limit and will not ask again for months. v1.11 VOICEOVER PLAYBACK FIX With VoiceOver turned on, playback could get stuck after pausing or switching apps: the button showed Pause but no audio played, and it would not recover until you relaunched Listen2. VoiceOver constantly reconfigures the audio hardware in the background, which could leave the audio engine wedged. Listen2 now detects this and rebuilds the engine on the next play, so audio resumes reliably. IMAGE RECOGNITION FIX When the vision model was not yet downloaded, recognizing images in a document could fail with no way to fix it, because the Manage Vision Model screen had no download control. That screen now has a Download Vision Model button, with progress, a cancel option, and full VoiceOver support, so you can download the model and get descriptions of the images and figures in your documents.

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User reviews

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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Gute App zum Lesen aber noch Luft nach oben.

Die App funktioniert recht gut. Seitdem auch die deutsche Sprache bei den multilingual Stimmen verfügbar ist, benutze ich die App sehr gerne. Natürlich ist noch Luft nach oben. Sie reagiert gelegentlich etwas träge. Auch dürfte die Auswahl an Stimmen noch etwas größer sein. Zumindest was die multilingual Stimmen angeht. Die anderen Stimmen auf Deutsch kann man leider nicht benutzen, da sie so schlecht sind, wie man sie vielleicht vor 20 Jahren hatte. Dieses Niveau brauche ich nicht mehr. Die App ist auf einem sehr guten Weg. Weiter so.
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Quite natural voice but text display issues

I really like the app because of the quite natural voices with lots of customization of the speech parameters. However, in portrait mode the app kind of overflows over the right screen border, leading to cut-off text and the settings button not being accessible. In landscape mode everything is perfect. I‘m using an iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. I was able to reproduce this issue on an iPhone 13 Mini - I re-organized the UI buttons so everything fits on the smaller screens. This fix is in version 1.8.0

The Ultimate TTS app!!

this is the future of tts, thank you for leading the way.

AMAZING!

Response from developer

Thank you for the kind words! I'm really happy Listen 2 Reader is resonating with you.

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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.