Speech Central – Voice Reader

Speech Central – Voice Reader

PDF, ePub, Web Text to Speech

1.5K ratings
460 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 users say

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What's New in Speech Central

17.7.0

August 6, 2026

The app has migrating to new iOS 17/macOS 14 foundations and implemented new frameworks that should lead to significant performance boost and battery savings. It is not supported on iOS 16/macOS 13 anymore.

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$9.99

Speech Central Pro

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User reviews

Good but some words are badly pronounced

This is actually an app for turning PDF and other files into audio files.

However, there are some glaring mistakes with pronunciation of very common words like “reached” or “sunshine” that you think would not be difficult to pronounce even for an AI bot but they apparently are.

Accessible, intuitive, and easy to use

Came across this app and now absolutely love it! I find it to be the easiest way to save webpages and news articles and other things I want to go back to and look at and use as references for things like books movies other lists of information that I want to keep for the future

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Scrambles document text and becomes unintelligible

There has always been a minor issue with the document import where it would drop the odd word but it’s gotten significantly worse lately where it moves whole sentences around and the audio becomes a bit of a garbled mess - please fix!!

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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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

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.