# Neural Reader: Smarter Reading — Listen to text & ask anything

> AI voice reader and document Q&A for hands-free learning and content analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Prompt Functions Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neural-reader-smarter-reading/id1498396654 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Prompt Functions Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1245540157)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 495 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-02-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neural-reader-smarter-reading/id1498396654/reviews.md

## What is Neural Reader?

Neural Reader is your AI‑powered voice reader that turns any text into natural, human‑sounding audio so you can learn hands‑free, anywhere. Share a link, PDF, EPUB, Word file, PowerPoint deck, or even a photo of a book page and hear it read aloud in lifelike voices. Need insight? Ask the document anything and get instant, cited answers.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
• One‑tap share from any app — start listening or asking in seconds
• Lifelike voices powered by state‑of‑the‑art neural engine text‑to‑speech (TTS)
• Precise speed control for slow study or 2× blitz learning
• Ask Document Anything — receive summaries, definitions, and key points on demand
• Live Transcribe — capture meetings or conversations as real‑time text you can export or share
• Works with web pages, PDFs, EPUBs, images, Word, PowerPoint, plain text, and more
• Export narrated MP3s for offline listening or content creation
• Supports many languages and accents, all delivered in natural‑sounding voices

REAL‑WORLD USES
• Power through a 300‑page PDF at high speed on your commute
• Spot an online novel chapter on your phone, share the link, and hear the story read aloud while you unwind in the bath
• Drop a white paper into the app, ask follow‑up questions, and grasp the essentials while walking the dog
• Review class slides and quiz the AI for exam prep on the bus
• Create polished narration tracks for YouTube videos or podcasts in minutes

PLANS & PRICING
Silver – 90 000 words per month • US $11.99 monthly or US $79.99 yearly (save 44 %)
Gold – 180 000 words per month • US $19.99 monthly or US $129.99 yearly (save 46 %)
Platinum – 360 000 words per month • US $37.99 monthly or US $249.99 yearly (save 45 %)

Subscription is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings.

Terms of Use: https://neuralreader.com/terms_of_use
Privacy Policy: https://neuralreader.com/privacy_policy

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neural Reader Pro 1 Year | $116.99 | per year |
| Neural Reader Pro 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Neural Reader Gold 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Neural Reader Silver 1 Month | $11.99 | per month |
| Neural Reader Platinum 1 Month | $37.99 | per month |
| Neural Reader Gold 1 Year | $129.99 | per year |
| Neural Reader Platinum 1 Year | $249.99 | per year |
| Neural Reader Silver 1 Year | $79.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Neural Reader?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎙️ 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

**Cons**

- 💰 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)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Authentication code not sending during signup
- Incorrect reading sequence with photo uploads
- Bullet points read without proper pauses
- Text extraction fails with images in textbooks
- Inconsistent word pronunciation based on context
- Missing words during text conversion
- Skipped content after column breaks

**Most requested features**

- Text highlighting and auto-scrolling while reading
- Support for book-length content and chapter uploads
- EPUB file format support
- Dropbox and cloud storage integration
- Ability to highlight text from web and other apps
- MP3 audio file saving for audiobook creation
- More language options
- Editable text after OCR conversion
- Unlimited word count at reasonable price
- Display of different rating options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neural-reader-smarter-reading/id1498396654/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Pronunciation rong

*2026-06-16, version 2.4.23*

Nanami can’t pronounce when she’s talking in Japanese but only some words

### 1/5 — Grace and Benjamin were removed

*2026-02-14, version 2.4.21*

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?

### 4/5 — Bot doesn’t know what a period is

*2025-08-29*

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

**Developer response:** 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.

### 3/5 — No highlight feature

*2025-08-27, version 2.4.17*

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

### 1/5 — DO NOT BUY

*2024-12-18, version 2.4.11*

$12 a month for limited words. NO

### 4/5 — Good but with faults

*2024-04-05, version 2.4.2*

It's one of the best to choose but makes mistakes when coming to different features of sentences. Mathematical components can be ignored especially powers so incorrectly reads a sun then can read abreviations as a non existent word in the sentence at times while another time as the abbreviation even if they are common. It also rapidly reads through bullet points never pausing one after another as they should be heard as separate sentences. Sometimes the GB voices are making pronounciation of specific words how an American or some other country would pronounce it not UK English. This is all no different on the internet browser installed or pc downloaded versions do make mistakes. If these mistakes were tidied up it would be perfected widening it's capabilities so reducing all the mistakes I've experienced it making.

### 1/5 — Trash for textbooks

*2023-09-14, version 2.3.15*

Won’t upload the full page and cuts out words

### 1/5 — Frustrating

*2023-08-19, version 2.3.15*

I can’t even get past the first gate and I’m. Supposed to be getting a correct code to put into the entryway to the app and nothing. I just keep having to hit resend a no code comes.

### 3/5 — Why dose it do this?

*2023-08-16, version 2.3.15*

So this is personally the BEST app I have used to get physical assignments read off to me, but at the same time their is a problem. Whenever I take a photo and get it translated, it reads the bottom and then starts at the top. I have no idea why it dose that but I would like ti know if I’m being stupid or if it’s the app.

### 1/5 — Stated free on google

*2023-06-07, version 2.3.15*

Should be an app of its word. I pasted a short story and immediately got hit with a sign up page and then 80 a year. This is why android is better imho. There are enough apps there to get what you want free and especially when advertised as such. This company is in business to market and sell… they can control the ads. Misleading and lying.

## Frequently asked questions about Neural Reader

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.23 — 2026-06-03

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

### 2.4.22 — 2026-05-31

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

### 2.4.21 — 2026-02-14

• Added 60+ SOTA level natural voices
• Polished UI with smoother navigation & performance tweaks

### 2.4.20 — 2026-01-06

• Improved background audio play controls
• Polished UI with smoother navigation & performance tweaks

### 2.4.19 — 2026-01-04

• 15+ additional lifelike voices in even more languages
• Polished UI with smoother navigation & performance tweaks

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*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 2026-08-20.*