# ReadAloud: Text to Speech — Read PDF, Web, Photos Aloud

> Read PDF, Web, Photos Aloud (iPhone/iPad app by ZHENGQIAO JIANG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readaloud-text-to-speech/id6765783837 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ZHENGQIAO JIANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892168889)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 412 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-05-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readaloud-text-to-speech/id6765783837/reviews.md

## What is ReadAloud?

ReadAloud turns any text into natural speech using Apple's on-device voices.
Listen to PDFs, articles, photos, and any text in 60+ languages — 100% offline.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

• LISTEN TO ANYTHING
Type or paste text, import a PDF, scan a photo with OCR, or paste a URL to
hear the article text. Auto language detection picks the right voice for you.

• 60+ LANGUAGES & VOICES
All Apple system voices included — Default, Enhanced, and Premium neural
voices on iOS 17+. A voice quality indicator guides you to the best available
voice for each language.

• POWERFUL PLAYBACK
Speed control from 0.5x to 2.5x, current word highlighted with auto-scroll,
skip 10 seconds backward or forward, full Lock Screen and AirPods support,
and true background playback so you can listen while doing anything else.

• EXPORT TO MP3
Convert any text to an MP3 file completely on-device. Share via AirDrop,
Files, or Messages, or save it for offline listening later.

PRIVACY FIRST
Your text never leaves your iPhone. No account required, no data collection,
no tracking, no third-party SDKs. The only network request is optional URL
fetching when you paste a web link.

3-day free trial, then $1.99/week. Monthly, yearly, and lifetime options
available.

Terms of Use: https://taxlite.net/read_aloud/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://taxlite.net/read_aloud/privacy.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2026-08-11

ReadAloud 1.4.1 is a stability fix:

• Fixed a crash that could happen when pasting text copied from another
  app (like Notes or Safari) into the Quick Read box

Your text still never leaves your iPhone.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-08-11

ReadAloud 1.4.0 is all about voice quality:

• 3 new neural voices — German, Russian, and Arabic join our on-device
  Studio Neural lineup, so more of the world can listen in a voice that
  sounds human, not robotic
• Chinese pronunciation fix — corrected a heteronym mispronunciation in
  Mandarin readings (长 now reads correctly as "cháng"/长度 vs
  "zhǎng"/生长 depending on context)
• Smoother navigation — fixed an issue where returning to the Settings
  tab could leave you stuck on a sub-screen instead of the main list

Your text still never leaves your iPhone.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-08-06

ReadAloud 1.3.0 adds a lot of new ways to read and listen:

• Widget — see what's playing and pause, resume, or skip from your Home Screen
• Listen Queue — queue up articles and they'll play back to back automatically
• EPUB support — import and listen to your EPUB e-books (no-DRM files)
• Personal Voice — clone your own voice for reading, 100% on-device via
  Apple, never uploaded
• Highlights & Bookmarks — long-press any sentence while listening to save
  it, then jump back anytime
• Pronunciation Dictionary — teach ReadAloud how to say names and tricky words
• Custom Skip Rules — automatically skip footnotes, ads, or any text you choose
• OpenDyslexic font & high-contrast highlighting — reading options designed
  for dyslexia-friendly text
• iCloud sync — new documents now sync across your devices

Your text still never leaves your iPhone.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-06-16

This update gives you more ways to listen — and more voices to listen with:

• Mandarin Chinese — read any Chinese text aloud with a natural neural voice
• Share Extension — send a web page, PDF, photo, or text straight into
  ReadAloud from Safari and other apps, no copy-paste needed
• 29 neural voices — more English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Hindi
  voices to pick from
• Sleep timer — playback stops on its own, so you can listen as you fall asleep
• Adjustable reading text size for easier on-screen following

Your text still never leaves your iPhone.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-12

ReadAloud now speaks your language — the interface and App Store
description are fully localized in 5 languages alongside English:

• German (Deutsch)
• French (Français)
• Korean (한국어)
• Japanese (日本語)

Your text still never leaves your iPhone.

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