# Text to Speech PDF Reader — Listen to PDF Books, Documents

> Listen to PDF documents with customizable voices and reading aids. (iPhone/iPad app by Bret Lester.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-pdf-reader/id1519637964 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bret Lester](https://appshunter.io/developer/917672169)
- Category: Productivity, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 551 App Store ratings · 132 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-06-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-pdf-reader/id1519637964/reviews.md

## What is Text to Speech PDF Reader?

Read along to enhance comprehension or just kick back and listen to any PDF.

* Dozens of high-quality voices in multiple languages to choose from with additional voices available to download on your device for free.
* Choose a primary and secondary voice and switch between them easily as you read.
* The app will highlight words as it reads and scroll the page automatically.
* The app will remember where you left off and scroll to that position automatically next time you open a document.
* Select any portion of text to save it as a highlight.
* Tap any of your saved highlights and the app will open the pdf and scroll to the appropriate position.
* Use the crop feature to skip repeated content that you don't want the app to read.
* Support for dynamic type.
* Support for Dark Mode.
* Save as many pdfs as you want.
* Optionally sync your documents with all of your iOS/iPadOS devices.

If you enjoy the app please let us know through the in-app contact form and don't forget to rate us! Thank you for trying TTS PDF.

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"TTS PDF Yearly" is an annual auto-renewable subscription for $9.99. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew up to 24 hours before your next subscription payment is due via your App Store settings page. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.

Terms of Use:
https://bretlester.com/app_content/ttspdf_terms.html

Privacy Policy:
https://bretlester.com/app_content/ttspdf_privacy_policy.html

## Key features

- Listen to PDF documents
- Multiple high-quality voices and languages
- Word highlighting and automatic scrolling
- Resume reading from last position
- Save and access text highlights
- Crop feature to skip content
- Sync documents across devices

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TTS PDF Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| TTS PDF Basic | $12.99 | per year |
| TTSPDF Unlimited Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Million Characters | $39.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Text to Speech PDF Reader?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Simple and works
- 🚀 Saving my life
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 🚀 Awesome app
- 🚀 Turns my PDFs to Audio Books
- 🚀 Best free App

**Cons**

- 🐛 Does not read alternate text
- 🐛 Not reading clear anymore
- 🐛 Rubbish
- 🐛 Garbage
- 🐛 Crashed every time I opened it
- 🐛 Beware of Extra Charges with This App's Premium Plan!
- 🐛 AI not working on Apple OS
- 🐛 Page cropping function is largely non-functional
- 🐛 Wont let me use premium service
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Broken words
- 🐛 SO annoying to work with
- 🐛 laggy
- 🐛 Crashes frequently

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Skips paragraphs and double plays when pausing
- Erased files without consent
- Doesn't work with two-column text
- Reads text backwards
- Unable to copy/paste or open certain files
- Skips sentences and doesn't read column text in the correct order
- Skips whole paragraphs
- Glitches and gets stuck in a reading loop

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to read alternate text (alttext) in PDFs
- Improve voice quality and options
- Add ability to organize files in folders
- Add mobile-friendly version
- Improve handling of scanned/column PDFs
- Add ability to skip headers/page numbers
- Improve pronunciation of uncommon words

## Recent user reviews (10 of 132)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-pdf-reader/id1519637964/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Rip off - DO NOT DOWNLOAD

*2026-06-01, version 2.9.9*

This app is a total con. The pricing for the subscriptions are ridiculous and it cannot read a basic PDF.

### 1/5 — unusable after half an hour of use

*2026-04-28, version 2.9.9*

with limitend and very annoying voices, all of a sudden it stopped reading words and just started reading the l e t t e r s o f t h e w o r d s i n s t e a d. was that annoying to read? imagine hearing it

### 1/5 — Mirror Effect

*2026-04-25, version 2.9.9*

I've been trying to figure out this app.  And it wont stop reading the text backwards. Dont have the time to figure it out.

### 5/5 — TTS

*2026-04-21*

It is the best text reader with many voice samples. Easy to use and is very handy to keep and to use.

### 4/5 — Very bad

*2026-04-03, version 2.9.6*

if you don’t get premium the voice is indecipherable and so robotic that it doesn’t even read words right. also not user friendly.

### 1/5 — Bad experience

*2026-02-09*

Trash app pause button does not work and voice overlaps when you try to pause and play

### 1/5 — Dishonest

*2026-02-05, version 2.9.1*

Doesn’t disclose how “unlimited” it is, it will draw you in promising unlimited but really is not you only have a limited number of words per month. You will only learn about said limited words after you give them money

### 4/5 — Does not read alternate text

*2025-12-29, version 2.9.1*

TTS does not read the alternate text (alttext) that is often added to images in PDFs to aid the blind. Adding this capability would be useful to a great many people.

### 5/5 — Simple and works

*2025-12-08, version 2.8.4*

Chose this one because it does exactly what it says it will, and because the developer doesn’t use it to collect your personal info - every other PDF reader app I could find seemed to be a thinly veiled attempt to collect as much user info as possible. All of it unnecessary.
I pay for the OpenAI voices. The natural diction makes the text a hundred times easier to listen to.

### 1/5 — horrible

*2025-10-11, version 2.8.3*

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## Frequently asked questions about Text to Speech PDF Reader

### What does the Text to Speech PDF Reader app do?

This app allows you to listen to your PDF documents by converting the text into speech. It enhances comprehension by reading along with you and offers a convenient way to consume PDF content without actively reading.

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

Key features include dozens of high-quality voices in multiple languages, word highlighting as it reads, automatic page scrolling, remembering your reading progress, saving text as highlights, and a crop feature to skip unwanted content.

### How much does the Text to Speech PDF Reader app cost?

The app offers an annual auto-renewable subscription for $9.99. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase, and the subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app supports dynamic type and Dark Mode, and can optionally sync your documents with all of your iOS/iPadOS devices. This indicates compatibility with Apple devices running iOS and iPadOS.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for students, professionals, or anyone who prefers listening to reading, needs to multitask, or requires an accessibility tool to consume PDF content. It's useful for enhancing comprehension or simply enjoying PDF books and documents hands-free.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.10 — 2026-07-19

Simplified onboarding experience.

### 2.9.9 — 2026-04-23

Improvements to onboarding.

### 2.9.8 — 2026-04-05

Added info sheet explaining auto voice selection.

### 2.9.7 — 2026-04-03

Refinements to onboarding experience.

### 2.9.6 — 2026-04-02

Improvements to first-time-user experience.

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