# ModernRead AI: Text to Speech — Private PDF & Offline Reader

> AI-powered text-to-speech reader for PDFs, articles, and notes. (iPhone/iPad app by Clay Schubiner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modernread-ai-text-to-speech/id6775370827 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Clay Schubiner](https://appshunter.io/developer/451927201)
- Category: Productivity, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 264 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-04
- Data updated: 2026-10-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modernread-ai-text-to-speech/id6775370827/reviews.md

## What is ModernRead AI?

Your reading, read aloud.

ModernRead AI turns the words you need to read into natural audio you actually want to hear. Import a selectable-text PDF, save a secure web article, paste your notes or write something new. Choose a voice, press play and take your reading with you.

YOUR WORDS, READY WHEN YOU ARE
- Import selectable PDFs and text files.
- Save secure web articles, paste from your clipboard or write directly in the app.
- Keep everything together in your personal reading library.
- Add documents to a listening queue and return to where you left off.

NATURAL VOICES, AT YOUR PACE
- Choose from expressive Express voices included with the app.
- Explore optional premium Studio voices when the Studio Voice Pack is available.
- Adjust playback from 0.5x to 3x.
- Fine-tune sentence pauses and skip backward or forward.
- Keep listening in the background with lock-screen and Control Center controls.

FOLLOW EVERY WORD
Read Along keeps your text visible and highlights what is being read while audio plays. Adjust the text size, find a comfortable pace and move through documents one sentence at a time.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Speech is generated on your device. Imported text and generated audio are not uploaded to our servers, and no account, tracking or advertising is required. Once your content and selected voice are available, you can continue listening offline. Importing web articles, purchases and voice-pack downloads may require an internet connection.

MADE FOR YOUR DEVICE
Voice recommendations adapt to your iPhone or iPad, with a clear heads-up when a more demanding option may affect performance. You decide which available voice fits how you like to listen.

Whether you are reviewing a PDF, catching up on an article or listening to your own notes, ModernRead AI gives your reading a calmer place to live.

Your words. Your pace. Your voice.

Users are responsible for having the rights to any text they import or convert.

## Key features

- Import selectable PDFs and text files
- Save web articles
- Personal reading library
- Natural-sounding AI voices
- Adjustable playback speed
- Background listening
- Read Along text highlighting

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Voice Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Is ModernRead AI safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess ModernRead AI.

## Is ModernRead AI legit?

ModernRead AI: Text to Speech has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for ModernRead AI is 50 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modernread-ai-text-to-speech/id6775370827/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Reading App

*2026-10-06*

Works really well and was exactly what I was looking for.

## Frequently asked questions about ModernRead AI

### What is ModernRead AI?

ModernRead AI is a productivity app that converts text from PDFs, web articles, and notes into natural-sounding audio. It allows users to listen to content at their own pace with customizable voices and playback speeds.

### Does ModernRead AI have ads?

No, ModernRead AI is ad-free. The app is designed with privacy in mind, and no advertising is required for its use.

### What devices does ModernRead AI support?

ModernRead AI is available on iPhone and iPad. Voice recommendations adapt to your device for optimal performance.

### Can I use ModernRead AI offline?

Yes, once your content and selected voice are available, you can continue listening offline. An internet connection may be required for importing web articles, purchases, and voice-pack downloads.

### What are the voice options in ModernRead AI?

The app includes expressive Express voices. Optional premium Studio voices are available through a Studio Voice Pack purchase.

### How does ModernRead AI handle privacy?

ModernRead AI is private by design. Speech is generated on your device, and imported text and generated audio are not uploaded to servers. No account or tracking is required.

### What is the age rating for ModernRead AI?

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

### How often is ModernRead AI updated?

The app was last updated on 2026-10-04 with version 1.0. Future updates will likely focus on enhancing features and performance.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-04

No release notes.

## Related topics

[read pdf aloud with offline ai](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/read-pdf-aloud-with-offline-ai)

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