# Speech Synthesizer (Hawking) > Text-to-speech app that emulates a computer voice. (iPhone/iPad app by RGSD.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-synthesizer-hawking/id1062067553 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [RGSD](https://appshunter.io/developer/311358713) - Category: Entertainment, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 2.50/5 from 72 App Store ratings · 71 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 21 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-12-19 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-synthesizer-hawking/id1062067553/reviews.md ## What is Speech Synthesizer (Hawking)? With this app you can speak like a computer - as Stephen Hawking. Write some text and press the SPEAK button. For the speech output a network connection is required. Supported speech output languages: - English - German ## Key features - Type text to speak - Computer voice simulation - English language support - German language support - Network connection required ## Recent user reviews (10 of 71) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-synthesizer-hawking/id1062067553/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Paste isn’t an option *2025-03-25, version 1.0.4* What can’t I copy/paste? ### 3/5 — App has ads *2022-12-14* App is good, but it has ads. I hate that. I’d rather have the option to pay for an ad free version. ### 4/5 — I like this app *2022-04-19* I wish there was less delay when i click speak, in addition to the option to pay for no ads ### 3/5 — OK... *2022-04-17* It does sound a bit like Hawking, but not enough to be really entertaining. ### 5/5 — Sounds like Stephen Hawknig *2022-01-23, version 1.0.4* My friend and i constantly make each other laugh with it, definitely recommend ### 2/5 — British Accent *2021-06-08* Why does he have a British accent? I mean he was British, but not his speech synthesizer! ### 2/5 — Can’t paste text *2020-12-26, version 1.0.4* Pasting text does nothing ### 4/5 — A lot of fun *2020-08-25, version 1.0.4* People expect too much for free; this little App is a a barrel of laughs and really entertaining. For example, write an amount of English text, and then set the language to German, it is really funny - like Harry Enfield with his ‘Jurgen the German’ character. Make phone calls to your mates, using number withheld - translating English with a German accent. Seriously funny. ### 1/5 — apple and anyone thinking of buying this ,read this first. *2020-02-05, version 1.0.2* i dont even want to give it 1 star but had no choice don't buy this app this app is offensive . if you need a communication app this isnt for you. if you thinking of buying it because it a bit of fun dont buy it . before i start my review let me say i was looking for a new communication app for myself as my ipad mini original is no longer able to use my aac app. and this app doesn't work on my ipad either thankfully. my review ----------- Let me make this clear, when you need to use a communication program because you have an issue with your speach you are not using a communication app "to sound like professor Stephen Hawkin" (dont mean to offend those that either knew professor Hawkin or want a robotic voice) like me and all aac app / communication aid users ,Professor Hawkin did not choose to lose his voice he had a condition called MND if in the usa or ALS if you live in the uk. He was a very talented person who carried on his work up till he died. I dont no what upset me more the description that is misleading people into buying this thinking 1 Speaking like professor Hawking is a form of entertainment and is funny. so you think any one using a communication device / app is entertaining and funny. or to be laughed at. 2 or you accidentally brought this app as you were looking for a communication app for your a friend or loved one and knew that professor Hawkin used software to communicate. i feel miss led into buying this app the description is offensive. it is not fun to have to talk like a computerise machine day in day out. i know that was professor Hawkin choice , like me i use the lucy voice on my communication app. i wouldn't change my voice either . but what upsets me the most is the company behind the app think its funny to sound like the professor. mnd / als is a terrible condition and you die a very painful death, you suffocate and choke to death because you can no longer control your muscles that make your lungs work. this isnt funny to me! you loose mobility and are trapped in a body that doesn't work and your still able to think , thankfully with switches or eyeagze you can still , paint , teach, design and hold down your job. so i complain to apple saying that besided it being an accidental buy due to the description and the pictures make it look like it would work like a genuine aac app. i wanted it removed be cause it was offensive and proffessor hawkin had just died , asnd it would offend many people who had no vice and used a communication aid or offend professor Hawkin family friends and who he worked with. they said" rather than take it down, write a review about this app so persons needing a communication app no not to buy this app" so i did. what also gets me is my only communication device has now become nothing more than a door stop i hope apple realise that i realise on my ipad my iphone and my iPod and my mac mini for more then entertainment. its my voice , my way to communicate and you just stolen it. so apple when you updated you stole my voice i want it back. you need to relize that something needs to be done yes even lost voice guy uses an ipad he find this app funny but loosing our voices because our mac , ipad ,ipod touches and iphones dont and cant download the latest os hurts and we cant do anything about it but Tim cook and apple , like steve jobs and steve woznaic apple can fix this problem. and must fix this problem ### 1/5 — This does not work *2019-12-07, version 1.0.2* From the reviews I should have not wasted space on this but I got it tried it out and it was complete crap and it doesn’t even sound like Steven hawking I do not recommend this at all😡🤬😤☹️😾👿 ## Frequently asked questions about Speech Synthesizer (Hawking) ### What does this app do? This app allows you to type in text and have it converted into synthesized speech. It aims to replicate a computer-like voice, similar to that famously used by Stephen Hawking. A network connection is necessary for the speech output to function. ### What are the key features? The primary feature is the ability to type text and have it spoken aloud in a synthesized computer voice. It supports both English and German languages for speech output. The app requires an active network connection to generate speech. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience. ### What languages are supported? The app supports speech output in two languages: English and German. You can choose to have your typed text spoken in either of these supported languages. ### What is the main use case for this app? The main use case is to experience or utilize a synthesized computer voice for text-to-speech. This could be for entertainment, to understand how such voices work, or potentially as a basic communication aid where a distinct computer-like voice is desired. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.0.4 — 2020-02-12 update for new phone sizes ### 1.0.2 — 2016-01-31 Bugfix: Don't show error on submit empty text. ### 1.0.0 — 2015-12-19 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Speech Synthesizer (Hawking) | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Pocket Whip Noise](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-whip-noise/id1348706826) | 4.0 (21) | Free | Entertainment | | [Truth and Lie Detector -](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truth-and-lie-detector/id1198024414) | 2.3 (70) | Free | Entertainment | | [Echo Chamber](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-chamber/id1513693625) | 4.6 (12) | Free | Entertainment | | [Laugh out loud !!!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laugh-out-loud/id1072031458) | 4.3 (305) | Free | Entertainment | | [AI Voice Changer & Clone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-voice-changer-and-clone/id6451109845) | 4.9 (6,335) | Free | Entertainment | ## More apps by RGSD - [Müllmann](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mullmann/id437799534) - [PIMP Lite - Netzcheck](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pimp-lite-netzcheck/id524664763) - [The Talking Shell](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-talking-shell/id684319281) - [The Magic Shell!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-magic-shell/id776884919) - [Annoying Mosquito Prank](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annoying-mosquito-prank/id1129215854) All apps by RGSD: https://appshunter.io/developer/311358713 ## Related topics [speech synthesizer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/speech-synthesizer) · [rgsd](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rgsd) · [speak speech synthesizer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/speak-speech-synthesizer) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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