Speech Central: Book Aloud

Speech Central: Book Aloud

Dyslexia, Blind, ADHD reader

43 ratings
1 review

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Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 3, 2017
  • May 5, 2021
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About

This text-to-speech application is designed for educational settings, making learning more accessible and productive for students. It offers a simplified interface, robust privacy features, and extensive document support, aiding those with reading challenges.

Text-to-speech functionality
Supports numerous document and ebook formats
Built-in annotation tools
OCR for importing text from images
Dyslexia-friendly font
Customizable reading speed and controls
VoiceOver accessibility
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The app technically works but no matter what voice I set, it still uses a stock robotic voice. This is disappointing since I’ve got myriad other voices installed on my iPad, and I find the stock voice rather grating.

Response from developer

This app can use any voice that you install on iPad inside the system settings (except for the Siri voice as only Apple apps can use it). I am not sure if you are satisfied with the quality of those voices or not, but if you bought some 3rd party voices, they work only inside the app from which you have bought them as on iOS there is no system-wide support for the 3rd party voices. If your problem is in picking of some of those voices available in the Settings app, then please contact the support as the app has such a feature.

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FAQ

What is Speech Central's primary function?

Speech Central is a text-to-speech application designed to make reading more accessible. It reads digital text aloud, supporting a wide range of document and ebook formats, and includes features beneficial for users with dyslexia or visual impairments.

Is Speech Central suitable for children?

Yes, the app features a simplified interface suited for children and adheres to strict safety and privacy standards, including those for kids' apps. It does not collect user data and limits internet access.

What document formats does Speech Central support?

Speech Central supports a wide array of formats including PDF, Microsoft Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), OpenOffice/LibreOffice (.odt, .odp), HTML, TXT, RTF, EPUB, DAISY, FB2, and EML files, provided they are not DRM-protected.

Can Speech Central help users with visual impairments?

Absolutely. The app is tested for accessibility with VoiceOver for legally blind users and includes a dyslexia-friendly font. It also integrates with Bookshare, an accessible online library.

Does Speech Central have ads?

The app is designed without advertisements. It also explicitly states that there are no in-app purchases, offering a clean and uninterrupted user experience.

What languages does Speech Central support?

Speech Central can be used with any of the 27 languages that have text-to-speech support on iOS. Major languages are also supported for full automatic recognition.

How does Speech Central handle user privacy?

The app is committed to user privacy and meets safety standards for kids' apps and government regulations. It does not collect user data and keeps internet access limited.

What is the pricing for Speech Central?

Speech Central is a paid application, available for $6.99. There are no in-app purchases, meaning all features are accessible upon purchase of the app.