Convert documents, web links, and pasted text into natural-sounding audio. Listen to PDFs, articles, and notes while on the go, reducing screen time and enhancing focus. Create AI-generated podcast-style episodes from your content.
1.9.0
July 25, 2026
Bug fixes and performance improvements. - Free classic books now open at the first chapter instead of the front matter - Smoother highlighting while listening - Various UI refinements and stability enhancements
MoreUnlimited Listening Access
Play a short passage at 2× speed to the end.
Jul 20, 2026 — Aug 20, 2026
Thanks for the thoughtful feedback, I’m really happy it makes long PDFs and articles easier to get through
Focal Voice can read aloud PDFs, EPUB, MOBI files, documents, articles, study materials, pasted text, and even text scanned from images. It can also extract content from URLs.
Yes, Focal Voice contains advertisements. Users can remove ads and unlock full functionality through a subscription.
Focal Voice offers Weekly Pro and Annual Pro subscription plans. The Weekly Pro is $7.99/P7D and the Annual Pro is available for $59.99/P1Y or $79.99/P1Y. All plans include a 3-day free trial.
Focal Voice stands out by offering AI podcast-style audio generation and the ability to extract content directly from URLs and images, in addition to standard document reading.
Based on the provided data, Focal Voice is supported on iPhone and iPad. Information about Android availability is not included.
Focal Voice has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
The latest version of Focal Voice is 1.2.1, which was last updated on June 5, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting active development.
The description highlights listening while doing other things, suggesting offline use for downloaded or processed content. However, content extraction from URLs would require an internet connection.
