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Speech Central – Voice Reader

Speech Central – Voice Reader

PDF, ePub, Web Text to Speech

1.5K ratings
456 reviews
📊 Productivity
📚 Books
Free
In-App Purchases

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LABSII DOO BEOGRAD
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About

This app transforms text from various documents and web pages into speech, offering a distraction-free reading experience. It supports numerous file formats and provides customizable voices, including offline and AI options. Designed for productivity and accessibility, it syncs across Apple devices and offers study tools.

✓Optimized PDF & Web Reading
✓Broad Document Support (PDF, EPUB, DOCX)
✓Offline and Cloud AI Voices
✓Cross-device Sync
✓CarPlay & Apple Watch Support
✓Accessibility Profiles
✓Annotation and Export Tools
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Speech Central. Based on 1.5K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Life-saving app
  • 👍Nice app
  • 👍Great app
  • 👍Affordable and full-featured
  • 👍Excellent app for accessibility
  • 👍Highly recommended
  • 👍Fantastic app
  • 👍Amazing app

Negative things

  • 🐛Not great
  • 🐛Trash
  • 🐛Robotic voices
  • 🐛Terrible voices
  • 🐛Buggy
  • 🐛Crashes frequently
  • 🐛Pauses reading unexpectedly
  • 🐛Unreliable performance
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What's New in Speech Central

17.5.0

July 14, 2026

- Sleep Assistant with many new features replaces Night Reading and Sleep Timer - Cloud voice streaming has improved latency and quality - New xAI voices - Repeat Section option

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In-App Purchases

$9.99

Speech Central Pro

No limit to add articles and books to read.

Events

Read more about 10 Years Celebration Update
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10 Years Celebration Update

Over 1000 improvements in a single update!

Jan 24, 2024 — Feb 24, 2024

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User reviews

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Rating glitch

This app has asked me to rate it SEVEN TIMES!!!

It use to have a four star rating, but this constant need for validation glitch has cost the app a star
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Great for dyslexia

I have severe dyslexia and I struggle ate reading this app makes it very easy to go through my favourite fanfics or books
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This is what I am looking for it

I found it really enjoyable to listen to a book while driving and walking with my Bluetooth earphones.
Sydney JohnSydney John

Works great

Download fanfic onto the app so I can listen on the go
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Cannot read scanned PDFs

This app cannot read scanned PDFs. I already bought it but it cannot read scaned PDF
AdmiralBeautyAdmiralBeauty
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

6 issues

Crashes when changing advanced settings

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when importing documents

Bug

Fails to recognize some file formats

Bug

Playback issues with high-speed mode

Bug

Repeating chapters unexpectedly

Bug

Scrolling issues with long documents

Bug
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Requested Features

8 requests

Add more natural-sounding voices

Feature

Improve chapter/section navigation

Feature

Allow custom pronunciation of words

Feature

Add support for more languages

Feature

Integrate with Bookshare library

Feature

Improve PDF formatting and layout

Feature

Add more customization options

Feature

Improve sync between devices

Feature

FAQ

What file formats does Speech Central support?

Speech Central supports a wide range of formats including PDF (including scanned PDFs), EPUB, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), OpenOffice formats, HTML, TXT, RTF, and Markdown.

Does Speech Central have ads?

No, Speech Central is ad-free and does not track user activity or collect usage analytics, ensuring a private reading experience.

How does Speech Central handle voices?

It offers high-quality Apple system voices for offline use and allows connection to cloud AI voices (OpenAI-compatible, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, xAI) using your own API keys.

Can I use Speech Central on my Apple Watch?

Yes, Speech Central has an independent Apple Watch app, allowing you to listen to content without your iPhone nearby.

What is the pricing for Speech Central?

The app is free to download and use, with a one-time upgrade available for unlimited access. Free access is provided for blind users with VoiceOver and for schools.

How often is Speech Central updated?

The app was last updated on June 13, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and updates to ensure functionality and compatibility with the latest OS versions.

Does Speech Central offer offline reading capabilities?

Yes, Speech Central allows you to use high-quality Apple system voices offline for reading documents and other content.

What are the user reviews like for Speech Central?

Speech Central has a positive overall sentiment with a 4.6-star rating from 1,494 ratings. Users frequently praise its accessibility features and functionality, though some mention occasional issues with voice quality or reliability.