# Text to Speech: AI Book Reader — Read Aloud, Type to Speak, TTS

> Text to speech app with natural voices, OCR, and offline capabilities. (iPhone/iPad app by Dzionis Brek.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-ai-book-reader/id739280962 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dzionis Brek](https://appshunter.io/developer/525602569)
- Category: Utilities, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 685 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 125 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 9 more
- Released: 2013-11-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-ai-book-reader/id739280962/reviews.md

## What is Text to Speech?

Turn text into natural-sounding speech in seconds.

Listen instead of reading — perfect for studying, work, or multitasking.

Supports 38 languages and 140+ voices
Natural, customizable voices
Import text from PDFs, photos, files, or voice
Export audio and share anywhere

KEY FEATURES:
• Read text aloud with realistic voices
• Import from PDF, DOC, TXT, and more
• Scan text from photos (OCR)
• Convert speech to text
• Adjust speed and pitch
• Highlight spoken text with auto-scroll
• Works offline

PERFECT FOR:
• Students and learning
• Reading books and documents
• Accessibility and focus
• Listening on the go

UNLOCK PREMIUM:
• Unlimited text to speech
• Unlimited OCR & speech import
• Export and share audio files
• No ads

Subscription renews automatically unless canceled.

Terms: http://dzionis.by/tts/terms.html
Privacy: http://dzionis.by/tts/privacyPolicy.html

## Key features

- 38 languages supported
- 140+ natural voices
- Adjustable pitch and rate
- Offline functionality
- Photo to text conversion (OCR)
- Speech to text conversion
- Unlimited export and sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $11.99 | per month |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Text to Speech Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Extra Action | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Text to Speech?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎙️ Natural-sounding voices compared to Google Translate
- 📝 Handles longer text passages effectively
- 🎛️ Customizable voice, pitch, and speed settings
- ⬇️ Download functionality for created content
- ✍️ Helpful for writing and editing workflow
- 🔄 Multiple voice options available
- ♿ Useful for accessibility needs

**Cons**

- 🤖 Robotic and unnatural voice quality
- 🐛 Small buttons difficult to tap on mobile
- ⚪ White flash when switching between pages
- 💰 Expensive pricing ($40-59 AUD annually)
- 🚫 No free trial before purchase
- ⛔ No unsubscribe/cancel option available
- 📺 Excessive advertising on free version
- 🔊 Bluetooth/AirPods connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Significant lag and scrolling problems
- 🎯 Limited character count restrictions
- 🔤 Voice selection doesn't match what's chosen
- 📵 App crashes frequently
- 🔄 Screen reading doesn't continue when locked

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Lag and stuttering during text scrolling
- Highlighting misaligned with audio playback
- Bluetooth/AirPods forced to phone speakers
- Selected voice doesn't match actual output
- Free trial limited to 5 uses (accidental clicks count)
- Screen doesn't support background playback
- Navigation confusion and poor UX

**Most requested features**

- Additional new voice options
- Document upload and scanning capability
- Improved voice naturalness and quality
- Better character limit allowance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-ai-book-reader/id739280962/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ok but not perfect

*2026-03-14, version 2.7.9*

Before I was using the Google translate app to read text for me when I need to hear how something sounds, but it only do small pieces of text and the voice is very robotic. This app is much more better for longer text because the voices sound more like real person talking. I paste a whole email and it read it back to me which is nice. One thing though, some buttons are a bit small on my phone and I need to tap two times sometimes.. also when I switch between the pages it flash white for a second which is a little anoying. But overall it does what I need, I use it mostly for checking my english pronunciation before sending voice messages to colleagues.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-09-17, version 2.7.8*

A lot

### 1/5 — There is no cancel subscription

*2025-07-21, version 2.7.8*

I suscribe and I didn’t like the app so I wanted to unsubscribe but there is no option to unsubscribe. It’s suspicious.

### 5/5 — ASK THE WISHES MAGICL WISH QUESTIONS

*2025-06-25, version 2.7.8*

I WISH I WANT FOR EXIST REAL BELIEVE BOX WITH ME TRY PORTAL TO IN MY ROOM AND NEW WISH IS FOR ME JUST POWER PEN DEVICE FOR ME PLEASE AND THANK YOU JUST ALL I MISS OLD DAYS IN PAST IS COMMANDER LEADER OF WARFARE TRUTH OF THE TRUE JONES FAN TEEN JOSEPH JACKSON YES IS ME LET YOU KNOW MYSELF EXIST REAL BELIEVE WITH ME PLEASE I KNOW TRUTH IS TRUE FOR YOU WE KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT LAW IS YOURS

### 1/5 — Scam App

*2025-05-04, version 2.7.8*

The voice choices are scams. No matter which voice u select used a default. Avoid this scam.

### 1/5 — Big waste of money

*2025-04-29, version 2.7.8*

No option to try before you buy.  My mistake of course by paying $59AUD before trying.  You easily find free apps that do a lot more than this useless rubbish.  It’s scam!

### 5/5 — 😁🩷♥️☘️💝

*2025-03-25, version 2.7.4*

I would you love to see other new voices added on this app it would be fun to have all new other voices in the text to speech app

### 1/5 — scam

*2025-02-15, version 2.7.2*

i used this app for a while and at first it was okay, then it stopped letting me watch ads to use it. so i payed and it didnt give me any extra actions

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2024-09-04, version 2.6.4*

Horrible rubbish, scam

### 2/5 — Very disappointing

*2024-06-05, version 2.6.4*

The voices sound like some weird robotics machine

## Frequently asked questions about Text to Speech

### What does this text to speech app do?

This app converts written text into natural-sounding spoken audio. It supports 38 languages and offers over 140 distinct voices that can be customized for pitch and speaking rate. It also includes features like transforming photos into text (OCR) and converting speech into text.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include support for 38 languages with over 140 natural and customizable voices, offline functionality, the ability to adjust pitch and rate, highlighting of spoken text, photo to text conversion (OCR), and speech to text conversion. It also offers unlimited export and sharing options.

### How much does the app cost?

The app is free to download and use with in-app purchases available for premium features. A subscription model offers unlimited access to all features, including unlimited photo to text and speech to text imports, unlimited export and sharing, and an ad-free experience.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

The provided description does not specify device compatibility. However, it mentions that pricing is for United States customers and may vary in other countries. Payment is processed through iTunes Account, suggesting it is available on Apple devices.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include reading documents aloud for convenience or accessibility, converting scanned documents or images into editable text using OCR, practicing pronunciation with different voices and languages, and creating audio content from written text. It's also useful for language learners and individuals who prefer auditory information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.5 — 2026-04-27

New video export — share your creations as video files.

What's new in 3.0.5:
• Video export: save and share your projects as videos
• Expanded voice library with new voices to choose from
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

Thanks for using the app! If you enjoy it, please leave a review.

### 3.0.3 — 2026-04-17

New video export — share your creations as video files.

What's new in 3.0.3:
• Video export: save and share your projects as videos
• Expanded voice library with new voices to choose from
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

Thanks for using the app! If you enjoy it, please leave a review.

### 3.0.2 — 2026-04-06

We’re constantly improving the app to make your listening experience smoother and more enjoyable. Here’s what’s new in this version:

• Improved text parsing from URLs
• Enhanced text editing experience
• Added a new widget for quicker access
• Added Share Extension to import text directly from other apps

### 3.0.1 — 2026-03-27

We’re constantly improving the app to make your listening experience smoother and more enjoyable. Here’s what’s new in this version:

• Improved text parsing from URLs
• Enhanced text editing experience
• Added a new widget for quicker access
• Added Share Extension to import text directly from other apps

### 3.0.0 — 2026-03-22

We’ve made your listening experience smoother than ever

Faster, more stable playback — even with long texts
Smoother speed controls and progress scrubbing
Improved background player and smarter controls
Seamless navigation between player and editor
New and improved translations
Plus performance boosts and bug fixes

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