# SpeakText for eBook Lite — Speak & Translate eBook/Web

> Reads and translates eBooks and web pages aloud with multiple voices and languages. (iPhone/iPad app by BorG Technology Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaktext-for-ebook-lite/id425908455 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BorG Technology Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/401391964)
- Category: Business, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2011-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaktext-for-ebook-lite/id425908455/reviews.md

## What is SpeakText for eBook Lite?

SpeakText for eBook Lite - Speak & Translate eBook Documents and Web pages 
Touch eBook documents and web pages, copy & paste, key in, then it will speak and translate sentence by sentence. 
A must have app to speak & translate web pages and documents, including newspapers and magazines. 

Useful Features 
1. Speak aloud 100+ voices and translate 50+ languages sentence by sentence and paragraph by paragraph.
2. Background operation support (keep reading aloud text, document and web pages in the background while using another app.
3. Lock screen support (play, pause, skip a sentence, adjust playback volume and see the sentences list on the lock screen).
4. Exercising and improving your language skills during a bike riding, jogging or walking.
5. Funny bear and human face animations while speaking.
6. Support powerful speaking repeat, pause and speed options.
7. New design UI with 25 themes. 

Note: 
The Lite version is limited to speak & translate few sentences only and with sponsored Ads. 
SpeakText for Me supports all formats, integrates SpeakText, SpeakText for Web, SpeakText for Office, SpeakText for eBook features into one app. 

Features 
● Speak aloud 100+ voices
The app integrates the system text-to-speech engine, speaks aloud 100+ voices sentence by sentence without internet connection

● Translate 50+ languages

● Optional 70+ enhanced voices (In-App Purchases)

● Exercising and improving your language skills during a bike riding, jogging or walking 
The app could read then record (and play the recorded voice) sentence by sentence. 

● Exercising one sentence 
Reading then recording one sentence. 

● Speaking face animation 
The app provides funny bears and humans face animations while speaking. 

● Speak & translate the copy & paste or key in text 

● Speak & translate the touched words 

● Speak & translate the whole page from touched words or from the beginning 

● Translate the whole web page 

● Speak & translate web pages and multiple document types 
Formats supported: 
- Web pages 
- eBook (epub) 
- Text (text, txt), RTF document (rtf) 
Please note that some licensed epub files are protected with encrypted data and are limited to use inside Apple iBook only. 
PDF file format is not supported. 

● Support four ways to open documents 
1. Open In... 
2. Apple iTunes 
3. Download file 
4. Import documents cloud services

● Support powerful speaking & translating options 
The app provides some powerful options, such as speaking repeat times of each sentence, speaking and translating pause seconds between sentences, speaking speed, popover text font size and paste automatically options. 
You could assign repeat times or pause seconds for some specified sentences. 
Auto repeat function for a sentence. 
Speaking rate quick setting while speaking. 

● Mark "Starred" to record favorite words 

● Support bookmarks and home page 

● Support URL autocomplete and browser history 

● Mail and export translated text

● Copy translated text 

● Highlight words while speaking & translating 

● Support 10 favorite language setting selections 

● New design UI with 25 themes

● This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad

## Key features

- Speak aloud 100+ voices
- Translate 50+ languages
- Background operation
- Lock screen support
- Speaking repeat, pause, and speed options
- Speaking face animations
- Supports eBook and web page formats

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaktext-for-ebook-lite/id425908455/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don't Bother

*2012-11-07, version 16.1*

This app has been "trying" to install on 2 iPhone 5s and 2 iPad 3s for about 3 weeks!!! I just can't get rid of it

### 1/5 — Just a demo. Real version costs $20!

*2012-07-15, version 12.4*

Don't be deceived.  This is little more than a demo, and an inadequate one at that.  Buried deep in the description it mentions that the free version will only speak 2 sentences, which makes it completely useless other than as a sales pitch for the developer.  Oh, and he even collects ad revenue while delivering his sales pitch to you.  How nice.

 As I said - it's a demo.

### 1/5 — Crashes EVERY TIME!!!

*2011-11-10, version 9.2*

Speak & read
Yes it really does crash EVERY TIME after just a few sentences. A lot of times after just a few words. It would be a great app if they ever fix this. I've had the app for about 4 months and nothing has changed. I wouldn't even waste my time downloading it but if you want to see for yourself go for it. Just don't say I didn't warn you.
Rich

### 3/5 — ?

*2011-10-30, version 9.1*

I'd buy it if I knew that it really works. One of the reviewers wrote that they bought it and it constantly crashes every time. If I knew it worked, I would buy it, but at a cost of $20, I won't take the chance. The only feature I was planning on using was reading articles in English without translation.

### 5/5 — Awesome! Incredible read aloud!

*2011-08-30, version 8.0*

Incredible app.
I like it reads CNN news with natural English voice.
Key in, paste words, or tap on web page, ebook files, It reads with translation sentence by sentence.
Incredible read aloud from touched words to end functions.
Reading performance is perfect.

### 1/5 — Bug

*2011-06-14, version 5.1*

Fix it it closes the app every time I use it

## Frequently asked questions about SpeakText for eBook Lite

### Does SpeakText for eBook Lite have ads?

Yes, the Lite version of SpeakText for eBook Lite contains sponsored advertisements.

### What languages can SpeakText for eBook Lite translate?

SpeakText for eBook Lite supports translation for over 50 languages, allowing users to understand content from around the world.

### Can SpeakText for eBook Lite read text aloud without an internet connection?

Yes, the app integrates the system text-to-speech engine and can speak aloud over 100 voices without requiring an internet connection.

### What document formats does SpeakText for eBook Lite support?

SpeakText for eBook Lite supports web pages, eBook (epub), and text (txt, rtf) documents. PDF files are not supported.

### Can SpeakText for eBook Lite be used while exercising?

Yes, the app is designed to help users exercise and improve their language skills during activities like biking, jogging, or walking by reading and recording text.

### What are the speaking options available in SpeakText for eBook Lite?

The app offers powerful speaking options including repeat times for sentences, pause duration between sentences, adjustable speaking speed, and popover text font size.

### Is SpeakText for eBook Lite available on Apple Watch?

Based on the supported devices listed, SpeakText for eBook Lite is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, and also supports Apple Watch.

### How often is SpeakText for eBook Lite updated?

The latest version of SpeakText for eBook Lite is 32.0, and it was last updated on October 25, 2017. This indicates infrequent updates.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 32.0 — 2017-10-25

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

● Optional speaking & translating pdf documents feature (in-app purchase for iOS 11)
● Bug fixes

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