# Talking Book Reader — Read your books everywhere

> Converts plain text files into audiobooks with voice narration and accessibility features. (iPhone/iPad app by Zsolt Torma.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-book-reader/id885902366 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zsolt Torma](https://appshunter.io/developer/885902370)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, Hungarian
- Released: 2014-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-book-reader/id885902366/reviews.md

## What is Talking Book Reader?

With Talking Book Reader, your plain text (.txt) documents become audio books. Simply copy files into the application via iTunes File Sharing or from another application, select the book you want to read and enjoy reading!

Features:

- Simple, easy-to-use user interface available in English and Hungarian
- Built-in help available in English and Hungarian
- Automatic bookmarking when you stop reading
- Control reading by using your remote control capable headset
- Thanks to iOS built-in voices, you can read books in foreign languages
- Full VoiceOver support
- You can read the book with your eyes while you listen to the book

You may find this application useful if:

- You are blind or have low vision and you can't read with your eyes
- You have reading disability and reading and listening simultaneously helps you better understand what you are reading
- You are a student and you have to learn long materials
- You like to read books or business materials in your car while you are driving

## Key features

- Text to audiobook conversion
- Automatic bookmarking
- Remote control headset support
- Multi-language support via iOS voices
- Full VoiceOver compatibility
- Simultaneous reading and listening

## Chart rankings

- #187 in Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-book-reader/id885902366/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Ajánlott!

*2014-07-16*

Nagyon hasznos program, tanuláshoz kiválló. Egy funkció, ami nagyon jól jönne még, az pedig az ismétlés. Amint a végére ért az olvasásnak, újra indítaná.

## Frequently asked questions about Talking Book Reader

### What is Talking Book Reader?

Talking Book Reader is an application that converts plain text (.txt) documents into audiobooks. It allows you to listen to your books and documents using synthesized speech.

### How do I get books into Talking Book Reader?

You can copy your plain text files into the application using iTunes File Sharing or by transferring them from another application on your device.

### Does Talking Book Reader support multiple languages?

Yes, Talking Book Reader can read books in foreign languages by utilizing the iOS built-in voices available on your device.

### Can I control playback with a headset?

Yes, you can control the reading playback using a remote control capable headset, allowing for hands-free operation.

### Is Talking Book Reader accessible for visually impaired users?

Absolutely. The application offers full VoiceOver support and is designed to be useful for individuals who are blind or have low vision.

### How much does Talking Book Reader cost?

Talking Book Reader is a paid application, priced at $2.99. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How often is Talking Book Reader updated?

The latest version, 1.8.1, was released on September 14, 2022. Updates are provided periodically by the developer.

### Does Talking Book Reader have ads?

No, Talking Book Reader does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.1 — 2022-09-14

iOS 16 compatibility

### 1.8 — 2022-06-21

Opening books from other applications such as Files or Google Drive works better, plus additional bugs fixed.

### 1.7 — 2020-12-08

Minor bugfix

### 1.6 — 2020-04-08

iOS 13 support, bug fixes.

### 1.5 — 2018-06-24

Hibajavítások
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Bug fixes

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-20.*