This app allows you to read, listen to, and ask questions about your digital books. It provides AI-powered answers based on your reading progress and can generate drafts from your highlights. Enjoy a private reading experience with on-device text-to-speech.
3.3.1
September 5, 2026
Readr 3.3.1: Readr Voice is the only voice you hear. • The first time you listen, Readr waits for Readr Voice instead of reading in an Apple voice meanwhile — the Listen bar shows the one-time download's progress, and the book starts the moment the voice is ready • Readr Voice keeps reading with the screen locked. It reads ahead while the app is open (an hour, or the rest of the book while charging) and plays from that with the phone in your pocket; if it ever runs out, it pauses and asks you to unlock rather than switching voices • Speed changes no longer restart the sentence • The voice menu is Readr Voice, with Apple's voices a tap away under "Other voices" for anyone who prefers them; books in other languages keep Apple's voices as before • If the download can't finish, the bar says so with a Retry — no surprise voice
MoreReadr is ad-free. The app does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted reading experience.
Readr is available on iPhone and iPad devices, offering a seamless experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem.
Readr requires you to connect your own AI account (Anthropic, OpenAI, or OpenRouter) for its 'Ask' feature. You pay the AI provider directly for usage, and your keys are stored locally.
The 'Listen' feature uses Readr Voice, a neural voice that runs entirely on your device, so it can read aloud offline. AI 'Ask' features require an internet connection to your chosen AI provider.
Readr supports a variety of formats including EPUB, PDF, plain-text (.txt), and Markdown files, making it versatile for your existing ebook library.
Readr prioritizes privacy with no usage tracking or account requirements. Your books, highlights, and notes remain on your device, and AI queries are sent directly to your chosen provider without passing through Readr's servers.
Readr has an age rating of 17+, likely due to the AI capabilities and the potential for users to interact with mature content within their books.
The latest version of Readr was released on 2026-09-05, indicating recent development and ongoing support for the application.
