Run & Read
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Transform digital content into audio with this text-to-speech app. Listen to PDFs, EPUBs, TXT files, or copied text while exercising, commuting, or relaxing. Includes a curated library of classic public domain books.
2.0
October 2, 2025
We are committed to continuously improving the Run & Read app to enhance your experience. In version 2.0, we improved end-of-book recognition and made several minor updates. In the previous updates: - Improved the narration of textbooks by filtering out unnecessary characters. - Added support for RANDR audiobooks generated with high-quality AI voice models. You can find instructions on how to generate RANDR books yourself here (a more user-friendly version of this pipeline is coming soon): https://github.com/sergenes/runandread-audiobook - We've refined the highlighted text on the player screen, improved bookmark presentation, and fixed an issue with repeating narration. - Improved the sorting of the library list to always show recent reads at the top. - Added playback progress indication to the lock screen and Apple Watch. - Auto voice selection upon language change. - Play text sample directly in the Voice selection dialog, allowing you to easily choose from a wide variety of voices (subject to language support). - Increased fast forward and rewind functionality to 30 seconds. - Made reading speed selection (voice rate) more precise and useful Have a question, suggestion, or issue? Please email us at support@answersolutions.net.
MoreThank you for your kind feedback, David!
Run & Read can convert PDFs, EPUBs, TXT files, and any text copied from your clipboard into speech. This allows you to listen to a wide range of digital content.
Yes, Run & Read comes with a curated selection of classic books from public domain sources, such as Project Gutenberg. These are legally free to use and share.
Absolutely. You can choose from a variety of voices and adjust the speaking rate for each text or book to match your personal preferences for a comfortable listening experience.
The app features intelligent preprocessing that allows you to easily skip unreadable sections like tables of contents or metadata. This ensures a smooth and uninterrupted listening experience.
Yes, Run & Read offers seamless playback controls directly from your Lock Screen and Apple Watch. This provides a truly hands-free experience for listening on the go.
Run & Read is designed for use on both iPhone and iPad. This allows you to enjoy your audio content across your preferred Apple devices.
The app was last updated on October 2, 2025, with version 2.0. This indicates active development and ongoing improvements to the application.
No, Run & Read does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any ads, ensuring an uninterrupted listening experience.