Speech Central – Voice Reader

Speech Central – Voice Reader

PDF, ePub, Web Text to Speech

1.5K ratings
467 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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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's New in Speech Central

18.0.0

September 14, 2026

- SiriAI support for schemas like .audio.playAudio, .audio.audiobook, .audio.newsProvider (basically you can query all Speech Central items for being played by SiriAI) - Instant option in Headlines reader - iOS 27 native build with optimized layout

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In-App Purchases

$9.99

Speech Central Pro

No limit to add articles and books to read.

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User reviews

Thank you

Thank you for this great app. Thank you for always improving it too

Does not remove references and footnotes

It claims to remove inline references and footnotes but does not do so reliably.

Chunking, custom api request editing

Would be nice to be able to specify a minimum number of characters to send in a chunk to my local ai server to help the tts. Some amount of customization of the request to the ai server would be nice too. Maybe an offline processor, to generate the full audio book without any real time processing? Or chapter by chapter?
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best app on text to speech

customizable And now with the new sounds that you can download the other app, it is really really fantastic. The sound are genuine and they're good. They're very good actually. -

Terrible reader

On a basic level, it can’t even download PDFs in a way that the text can be read. Sentences in words are all stacked together without space in between them. As a result, the reader just spells out sentences instead of reading word by word. It’s even worse is that it leads out components of sentences cuts off paragraphs.
The reader is terrible. The voice is not smooth and cannot distinguish acronyms from words. I wish I never paid money for this garbage.
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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

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Scrolling issues with long documents

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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.