# Text Parrot — Read and manage your docs > Document reader, creator, and manager with text-to-speech and file utility features. (iPhone/iPad app by 纲 王.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-parrot/id794763930 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [纲 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/397664120) - Category: Business, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 20 MB - Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) - Released: 2014-02-14 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-parrot/id794763930/reviews.md ## What is Text Parrot? Text Parrot is your personal reading assistant - it can help you proofread, think or voice your ideas out loud. What does Text Parrot do? Well - it’s plain and simple... it reads back whatever text or document file ( TXT/RTF/RTFD/EPUB/HTML/WebArchive) you have given it. Just open a document and tap play button to read it, or select what you want it to read and tap "Speak Selection" - within seconds, Text Parrot will be reading exactly what you have selected - it’s really that simple. 1 Text Parrot can ‘speak’ in more than 30 languages, switching automatically between each one or setting your language. You can also change the speed(0.5X-2.0X) for speaking. 2 Text Parrot can help you stay productive by reading documents in the background, whilst you compose an email in the foreground - that’s the magic of Speak. 3 Text Parrot is so much more than just your reading assistant - you can also compose a document ( txt/rtf/rtfd ), from within the app, as easy as having it read to you. 4 Save your document as a .txt, .rtf or .html file with a touch and change text properties , Convert your document to PDF or Image - it’s even easier than 1-2-3. There is so much more to Speak, but we simply don’t have the time to say it all. 5 With a built-in file browser, you can not only find documents, but other files too. Rename, move, copy, email or delete files within seconds. Compressing and unzipping files is easier than ever. 6 Share files through WiFi, iTunes and then sort them all, by size, name, file type or age - Text Parrot truly is the do-it-all app. 7. Dropbox syncing support. Text Parrot - speaking your documents, creating your documents, managing your documents - the modern way. ## Key features - Reads documents aloud - Supports multiple file formats - Adjustable speaking speed and languages - Background reading for productivity - Document creation and editing - File conversion (PDF, Image) - Built-in file browser and manager - Dropbox syncing ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time | | Unlimited RTF/RTFD Editing | $0.99 | one-time | | Unlimited PDF/Image Conversion | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 21) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-parrot/id794763930/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Text parrot crashes on launch in iPhone 15.2.1 and 15.3.1 *2022-02-22* Great app, but crashes on launch in iOS 15.2.1 ~ 15.3.1. ### 5/5 — Good *2017-09-06, version 1.5* Good app👍🏻 ### 5/5 — Useful. *2017-04-14* Great app! ### 4/5 — Suffices *2017-04-02* Good enough. ### 4/5 — Text parrot *2017-03-19* I was long waiting for this kind of app.at lost I got it.tkq ### 4/5 — It works great. *2017-02-03* The reading is clear and precise. It works great for ePub text to speech. You can download documents from Dropbox and listen to them as you drive, eat, excersise or whatever you do that keeps your eyes focused elsewhere. The only fault it has so far is that it does not keep a bookmark and looses its place if you get a call or have to put it up for later. On long contracts and legal papers it can be frustrating having to fing you place over and over again. ### 4/5 — Wait *2016-12-18* .... keep waiting... confused? Just keep trying and this app is amazing once you get the hang of it ### 4/5 — a wonderful study tool *2016-10-25, version 1.5* i first started using textparrot to read text to me in a literary theory class. i'd read an article and then get textparrot to read it to me again later on. totally helped me retain the content i needed to remember. and a great proofreading tool. on my highly recommended list. ### 4/5 — aprender ingles *2016-02-19, version 1.5* espero pueda aprender ingles ### 4/5 — Great app!!! *2015-09-01* Now I can 'read' my books while walking or jogging. Works well! ## Frequently asked questions about Text Parrot ### What file formats can Text Parrot read? Text Parrot can read TXT, RTF, RTFD, EPUB, HTML, and WebArchive files. This broad support allows you to listen to a wide variety of documents without needing to convert them first. ### Can Text Parrot read documents in different languages? Yes, Text Parrot can speak in over 30 languages and can switch between them automatically or be set to a specific language. This makes it a versatile tool for users who work with multilingual content. ### How fast can Text Parrot read text? You can adjust the speaking speed of Text Parrot anywhere from 0.5X to 2.0X. This allows you to customize the reading experience to your preference, whether you prefer a slower, more deliberate pace or a faster, more efficient one. ### Can Text Parrot read documents while I use other apps? Yes, Text Parrot supports background reading, allowing you to listen to documents while composing emails or using other applications. This feature enhances productivity by enabling multitasking. ### What file management features does Text Parrot offer? Text Parrot includes a built-in file browser for finding and managing documents and other files. You can rename, move, copy, email, delete, compress, and unzip files directly within the app. ### Does Text Parrot offer cloud syncing? Yes, Text Parrot supports Dropbox syncing, allowing you to access and manage your documents across devices. This integration ensures your files are always up-to-date and accessible. ### Is Text Parrot available on Android devices? Based on the provided data, Text Parrot is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android availability is not specified. ### How often is Text Parrot updated? The latest version of Text Parrot is 2.0, which was last updated on November 11, 2019. This indicates a potential for infrequent updates, which users should consider. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 2.0 — 2019-11-11 Updated for the new devices and iOS system. Fixed some bugs. ### 1.5 — 2014-06-20 Open & speak epub file, and you can convert epub book pages to pdf or images, save them as rtf,rtfd,txt, html or webarchive. Speak from the specified location by tapping the menu item “Speak from here”. Fixed some bugs. ### 1.0 — 2014-02-14 No release notes. ## More apps by 纲 王 - [OK词典](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ok/id397664117) - [Rich Text & File Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rich-text-and-file-manager/id588110201) - [英语事事通](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1055582089) All apps by 纲 王: https://appshunter.io/developer/397664120 --- *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 2026-06-10.*