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Neural Reader: Smarter Reading

Neural Reader: Smarter Reading

Listen to text & ask anything

494 ratings
50 reviews
📚 Education
📊 Productivity
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 10, 2020
  • June 3, 2026

Features

Developer

Prompt Functions Inc.
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About

This AI-powered app transforms any text into natural-sounding audio, allowing for hands-free learning and content consumption. It supports various file formats and web links, and enables users to ask questions about the content for instant, cited answers.

✓AI-powered text-to-speech
✓Ask questions about documents
✓Supports PDFs, EPUBs, web pages, and more
✓Lifelike natural voices
✓Adjustable reading speed
✓Live transcription
✓Export audio files
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Neural Reader. Based on 494 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 🎙️Extremely natural and human-like voice quality
  • 🎨Multiple premium voice options available
  • 📖Effective for reading textbooks and study materials
  • ✍️Helps with proofreading and editing tasks
  • 🔤Accurate handwriting recognition capabilities
  • 🎵High-quality audio export functionality

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive subscription pricing model
  • 📊Severe word count limitations even on paid plans
  • 🐛Inconsistent punctuation handling (periods read as 'dots')
  • 🐛Skips text sections and bullet points
  • 🐛Incorrect reading order (starts bottom, goes to top)
  • 🐛Poor abbreviation and mathematical component recognition
  • 🐛Pronunciation inconsistencies with UK/US English variants
  • 🐛Incomplete page uploads and word cutoffs
  • 😤Misleading free trial with hidden paywall
  • 🚫Removed popular bot features (Grace and Benjamin)
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What's New in Neural Reader

2.4.23

June 3, 2026

• Added 90+ new SOTA level natural voices • Polished UI with smoother navigation & performance tweaks

Subscription plans

Neural Reader Pro 1 Year

Pro access for all features in app!

$116.991 Year
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User reviews

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Pronunciation rong

Nanami can’t pronounce when she’s talking in Japanese but only some words
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Grace and Benjamin were removed

Why were the bots grace and Benjamin removed. Those two in my opinion were the absolute best to use, and now I can’t use them anymore, is there a reason for this?
MuckCityTrelMuckCityTrel

Response from developer

Hi, as we keep making our user experience better, we’ve recently given Benjamin voice a makeover with the new Dennis voice, and Grace voice a similar upgrade to the new Ashley voice. These new voices are at least 1.5x more natural than the older versions of Benjamin and Grace. Would you like to give them a listen? If they don’t quite work for you, please email us at support@neuralreader.com, and we’ll switch back to the older voices for your account.

Bot doesn’t know what a period is

Every time I post something for the bot to read, it calls a period a dot instead of pausing and it’s very frustrating. I like the app but this is something that really needs to change
MuckCityTrelMuckCityTrel

Response from developer

We are very sorry for the inconvenience caused by the recent bug where periods were read out as “dot” and pauses at punctuation were missing. This issue has now been fixed. If you generate new audio, sentences will pause naturally and periods will no longer be pronounced. We truly appreciate your patience and support while we resolved this.

No highlight feature

The app needs to be able to highlight text as it reads it. So users know where they are in their reading.
Kingnosa22Kingnosa22

DO NOT BUY

$12 a month for limited words. NO
Wizzard192Wizzard192
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Reported Bugs

7 issues

Authentication code not sending during signup

Bug

Incorrect reading sequence with photo uploads

Bug

Bullet points read without proper pauses

Bug

Text extraction fails with images in textbooks

Bug

Inconsistent word pronunciation based on context

Bug

Missing words during text conversion

Bug

Skipped content after column breaks

Bug
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Requested Features

10 requests

Text highlighting and auto-scrolling while reading

Feature

Support for book-length content and chapter uploads

Feature

EPUB file format support

Feature

Dropbox and cloud storage integration

Feature

Ability to highlight text from web and other apps

Feature

MP3 audio file saving for audiobook creation

Feature

More language options

Feature

Editable text after OCR conversion

Feature

Unlimited word count at reasonable price

Feature

Display of different rating options

Feature

FAQ

What does Neural Reader do?

Neural Reader is an AI-powered application that converts any text into natural, human-sounding audio. It allows you to listen to documents, web pages, and other text-based content hands-free. Additionally, it enables you to ask questions about the content and receive instant, cited answers.

What types of files can I use with Neural Reader?

The app supports a wide range of file types, including web pages, PDFs, EPUBs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and even images of text. You can also share links directly from other apps to start listening or asking questions.

How much does Neural Reader cost?

Neural Reader operates on a subscription model with different tiers (Silver, Gold, Platinum) offering varying monthly word limits. Pricing ranges from US $11.99 per month for the Silver plan to US $37.99 per month for the Platinum plan, with discounted yearly options available.

Can I use Neural Reader offline?

Yes, you can export narrated audio files as MP3s for offline listening. This feature is useful for consuming content when you don't have an internet connection or for use in content creation.

What are some real-world uses for Neural Reader?

Real-world uses include listening to long documents like PDFs or novels during commutes, quickly grasping essentials from white papers by asking follow-up questions, preparing for exams by quizzing AI on class slides, and creating narration tracks for videos or podcasts.