# Simple Text Reader (TTSReader) — Listen to text & web pages

> Reads text and web pages aloud using natural-sounding voices with adjustable speed. (iPhone/iPad app by WellSource Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-text-reader-ttsreader/id1493463248 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [WellSource Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033127659)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.92/5 from 51 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 52 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-01-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-text-reader-ttsreader/id1493463248/reviews.md

## What is Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)?

Reads out loud written content, plain text, files and web pages. For people who like to listen. Read eyes and hands free. iOS natural sounding voices. Super easy to use.

To start simply tap the 'Play' button. That's it.

Main features:
1) Editable text
2) Import web pages
3) Shows images
4) Multiple languages and voices
5) Set reading speed
6) Tap anywhere to set reading location
7) Caches & bookmarks reading location in the most recent 5 documents, so you can continue listening where previously stopped, for up to 5 files.
8) Accepts shared text from any other app.
9) Accepts shared web page urls from your browser.
10) Internal browser to search and play web pages.
11) Import text files from device storage.
12) Highlights and follows the sentence currently being read, so you can follow easily along.

Contact us - we'd love to hear from you. Shoot us an email to admin@speechlogger.com or visit the main menu to find our feedback form.

## Key features

- Reads text and web pages aloud
- Editable text input
- Import web pages and text files
- Multiple languages and voices
- Adjustable reading speed
- Highlights and follows reading
- Caches reading location

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-text-reader-ttsreader/id1493463248/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Loved the older version

*2025-03-18*

This newest version hasn’t worked out well for me. I haven’t been able to use this app in months on 3 different devices. I absolutely loved the older version and I really enjoy the PC version (web based).

I typically end up using the web interface on my phone and tablet because this is so unreliable.

### 4/5 — Good app

*2023-10-23*

Overall this is a good app. But the highlighted text needs to be fixed so it stays in the middle of the screen

### 1/5 — I absolutely hate this

*2023-07-18, version 0.1.3*

It is giving me the wrong voice >:(

Do better

### 1/5 — Copy and past? No

*2021-10-13*

The web page and the browser extension supports copy and paste, but the iOS function does not work on this app. That makes this app useless.

### 5/5 — excellent screen reader

*2021-10-13, version 0.1.3*

offers a range of voices and text-to-speech features, lets you adjust reader speed as well as text size & appearance; fairly simple in terms of options for how & when to run the app, and yes, it would definitely be great if it could play in the background without needing to be open onscreen, but if what you're looking for is a screen reader, this is hands down the best one i've come across so far. not sure whether all the features are adequately accessible for visually-impaired users, but the tutorial would probably provide quite a bit more information there if i hadn't skipped through it, and based on what i *can* infer it seems to be at least the baseline level of accessible (at the very least, it reads text clearly from a variety of sources). i'm,, a little worried to be quite honest, the functionality here is so good i'm expecting a major downside, but i've yet to find any hidden costs or catches (i did however discover that the creators have a web browser extension that might be useful for my desktop computer). i mean given the *gestures at general state of things* there's a solid chance the catch is still coming, but hey, i haven't found it and i have gotten tons of use out of this app in the meantime. if the creators are as generous as they seem to be, and are actually sharing this fantastic piece of software for the sake of accessibility without dinging us with a $30 subscription fee or major functionality options stuck behind a paywall, then i am genuinely so grateful for this. thanks for being really excellent human beings, i think. (oh, and the programming's pretty great, too ☺️)

### 2/5 — Used to work

*2021-10-07*

It used to work well once I could get it to read a document. Though it could have used a return to top of document feature as I’m using it to listen to books. But now all of a sudden, it’s not giving me any audio. I’ve tried restarting my phone, new documents, updating the app, nothing works. So I’m going to have to find a different one.

### 4/5 — This app is great

*2021-01-06*

I wish i could have kept it as it is I cant understand the accent of the default reader, but i will try again later as this app evolves .  The speed controls is jarring as well. But i love that this is a app that is intuitive and not subscription based

### 1/5 — Needs A LOT!! of work.

*2020-11-18*

App is largely unusable, can’t understand what it’s saying. Tried changing language, same illegible voice :(

### 2/5 — Broken

*2020-11-08*

It worked when I first downloaded it but now it’s stuck on a thick Saudi accent, no matter how many times I change it to an American accent, restart the app, or delete and reinstall it entirely. I don’t know what happened but now the app is completely unusable to me.

### 1/5 — Inferior to the desktop version

*2020-10-26*

Too confusing, cant import file

## Frequently asked questions about Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)

### What devices is Simple Text Reader compatible with?

Simple Text Reader is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across these Apple devices.

### How often is Simple Text Reader updated?

The app was last updated on January 14, 2020, with version 0.1.3. Further update frequency is not specified in the provided data.

### What is the age rating for Simple Text Reader?

Simple Text Reader has an age rating of 17+. This rating is based on the content and features available within the application.

### Can I use Simple Text Reader offline?

The provided description does not explicitly state offline functionality for reading web pages. However, importing text files may allow for offline listening.

### How does Simple Text Reader handle different languages and voices?

The app supports multiple languages and voices, allowing users to select their preferred options for reading text aloud.

### What are the main benefits of using Simple Text Reader?

Users can listen to text and web pages hands-free, follow along with highlighted text, and adjust the reading speed for a personalized experience.

### How can I provide feedback for Simple Text Reader?

You can contact the developers via email at admin@speechlogger.com or use the feedback form found in the main menu of the application.

### Does Simple Text Reader offer different subscription tiers?

Simple Text Reader is available for free and does not mention any subscription tiers or in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 0.1.3 — 2020-01-14

Small fixes

### 0.1.2 — 2020-01-10

No release notes.

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