Archived App (Last seen on 25 Jan 2025)
This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.
This app reads text aloud in over 36 languages, highlighting words as they are spoken. It helps users learn foreign languages by providing correct pronunciation and can assist in proofreading documents for errors. Speech continues in the background while using other applications.
2.0
December 10, 2015
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. New for Apple TV & Watch! Speak text aloud on the Apple TV and Apple Watch! Add new Text Reader documents to your iCloud Library using the Bookmarks icon button. iCloud documents synchronize to your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, & Apple Watch automatically so you can play and edit them from any Apple device! Choose from over 36 Languages & Voices. Apple TV Remote Play/Pause button works to speak text on screen! Bluetooth Keyboard Commands: Play/Pause Command P Reset Command R Library Command L Voice/Language Command V Settings Command S
MoreText Reader supports over 36 languages, including Arabic, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English (multiple regions), Spanish (multiple regions), Finnish, French (multiple regions), Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch (multiple regions), Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (multiple regions), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, and Chinese (multiple regions).
It helps users learn foreign languages by speaking translated text aloud with the correct pronunciation. The visual highlighting of the current word spoken aids in following along and improving listening comprehension.
Yes, the speech continues to play in the background while you use other apps on your iPhone or iPad, allowing for multitasking.
You can adjust the speed, pitch, and volume of the spoken text directly within the app's Settings menu.
No, Text Reader is a paid app and does not contain advertisements.
Text Reader is compatible with Apple TV, Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.
The app was last updated on December 10, 2015, to version 2.0. Users can send feature requests from the Settings screen to influence future updates.
Text Reader is available for a one-time purchase of $0.99.
