# Read Aloud : Speech — voice reader & text to speech

> voice reader & text to speech (iPhone/iPad app by Marwan Akhandaf.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-aloud-speech/id6742852983 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marwan Akhandaf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473427573)
- Category: Productivity, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-03-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-aloud-speech/id6742852983/reviews.md

## What is Read Aloud?

Transform any text into a natural listening experience with our powerful, easy-to-use reading app. Whether you're commuting, working out, or cooking, Read Aloud brings your content to life.

Key Features:

• Import From Anywhere: Easily add content from plain text, web articles, or PDF files with just a few taps.

• Advanced Voice Technology: Choose from a variety of system voices for free, or upgrade to our premium ultra-realistic voices with emotional inflection that sound remarkably human.

• Customizable Reading Experience: Adjust reading speed, select your preferred font, and choose from multiple themes including Light, Dark, Sepia, and High Contrast.

• Multitask With Ease: Listen to books, articles, documents, and research while exercising, commuting, cooking, or relaxing – perfect for busy lifestyles.

• Beautiful Reading Interface: Our modern, distraction-free reading view highlights text as it's being read, making it easy to follow along.

• Personalization Options: Fine-tune voices and reading settings to match your preferences for the perfect listening experience every time.

Convert any text into audio and absorb information hands-free. Read Aloud helps you make the most of your time while reducing eye strain from screen reading.

Download now and turn reading into listening!

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Read Aloud Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Read Aloud Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Read Aloud Premium | $14.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2025-12-13

Play From Selection
  - Select any word or phrase in your document and tap "Play from here" to start reading from that exact position
  - Uses premium voice automatically for the best listening experience

Improved PDF Support
  - Better detection of scanned PDFs that cannot be read aloud
  - Clear error message when a PDF contains only images with no extractable text
  - Faster PDF loading with improved error handling

Enhanced Controls
  - Controls now stay visible while audio is playing - never lose access to pause/stop
  - New floating button to reveal controls when hidden
  - Loading indicator shows "Preparing Voice" with animated progress when starting premium voice

Reliability Improvements
  - Added timeout protection - loading screens won't get stuck forever
  - Better network error handling with automatic recovery
  - Improved audio session management for background playback

Bug Fixes
  - Fixed issue where controls would sometimes not appear
  - Fixed infinite loading when network requests timeout
  - Fixed premium voice loading not dismissing on failure

### 1.0.1 — 2025-09-29

- implemented liquid glass for iOS 26 users

### 1.0 — 2025-03-17

No release notes.

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