# Read Aloud: Text to Speech — Listen to PDFs, books & web

> Listen to PDFs, books & web (iPhone/iPad app by APPSURGE.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-aloud-text-to-speech/id6742852983 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [APPSURGE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473427573)
- Category: Productivity, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Arabic, Danish, British English, Filipino, Finnish, French (France), Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian and 22 more
- Released: 2025-03-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-29
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-aloud-text-to-speech/id6742852983/reviews.md

## What is Read Aloud?

Turn documents, books, and articles into audio with Read Aloud.

Import a PDF, open an EPUB ebook, add a Word document, or paste your own text. Listen while you commute, study, or take a break from the screen.

Make every reading session your own:

• Read more formats: Listen to PDFs, EPUB ebooks, and Word documents, including DOC and DOCX files.
• Choose your voice: Use built-in system voices or explore natural-sounding premium voices with Read Aloud Plus.
• Set your pace: Adjust playback speed and preview a voice before you start.
• Stay in control: Pause, resume, and navigate through your reading.
• Keep your place: Return to saved reading progress and continue where you left off.
• Save what matters: Bookmark passages and add notes for later.

From study materials and work documents to your next favourite book, Read Aloud gives you another way to enjoy the words that matter.

Premium voices and selected features require a Read Aloud Plus subscription.

## 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 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-09-28

- Redesigned voice controls make choosing a voice, adjusting the speed and previewing audio easier.
- Improved system and premium voice playback, including pause, resume and stop controls.
- Added support for older Word (.doc) files.
- Fixed PDF sizing and improved page navigation.

### 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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