# Text to Speech - Speaky — Read aloud Web, PDF & Docs

> Reads web articles, documents, and scanned text aloud with customizable voices and speed. (iPhone/iPad app by Sandratra Razafindralambo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-speaky/id754061898 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sandratra Razafindralambo](https://appshunter.io/developer/556442767)
- Category: Productivity, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 858 App Store ratings · 213 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2013-11-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-speaky/id754061898/reviews.md

## What is Text to Speech?

Too busy to read? Sit back, relax, and let Speaky read documents and news from any website aloud with natural voices and adjustable speeds.

Simply import a document or provide a link to your web article, and Speaky will extract the main content, detect the language, and read it to you. You can retrieve content from any website, import files from the cloud, or scan documents with your camera.

Key Features:
- Listen to documents and web articles
- Extract text from images and have it read aloud
- Choose from multiple voices across 40+ languages
- Customize playback with adjustable speed and accent
- Create lists and queue content for continuous listening
- Clean and format text automatically with Smart Cleanup
- Full support for all document types (pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf, odt, epub)
- Full support for all image types (jpg, png, gif, tiff, bmp, heic)
- Enjoy Speaky in the background with complete offline access

"Articles in your Speaky queue play without an internet connection, so you can breeze through a New Yorker treatise as you ride the subway or catch up on world news on your next international flight." - New York Magazine

"Speaky is a handy tool that helps you multitask by listening instead of reading. Whether it’s an entertaining article on the Web or an important PDF for work, you can give your eyes a rest or just get more done with this intuitive voice reader." - AppAdvice

## Key features

- Listen to documents and web articles
- Extract text from images
- Multiple voices and 40+ languages
- Adjustable playback speed and accent
- Queue content for continuous listening
- Offline listening support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discounted Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |
| Starter Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pizza Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Burger Tip | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 213)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech-speaky/id754061898/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Why not easy to paste text to be read aloud?

*2026-08-03, version 3.104*

If we want to support safe driving, Speaky should allow free and easy paste to read aloud (PTRA) capabilities that would allow a driver to select enough text for a 30 min commute to be easily read aloud on that commute. If the “I’m driving” feature is selected and the text starts before the commute (moving at driving speeds), then this would be a great improvement that promotes Speaky as well as safe, hands-free cell phone use while driving. You could even have a selection to block interruptions while driving & PTRA are ongoing. 

Deliberate control of social media is the best thing about internet & social media; please help make this possible by promoting safe driving & listening.

### 4/5 — Like it very much but one major malfunction wit earbuds

*2026-04-23, version 3.100*

I’m using very well integrated to iphone ios environnement Beat Fit Pro earbuds. I can « clic » on my ear earbuds to pause, but clicking again to resume voice reading just doesn’t work. To pause & resume reading directly from earbuds while I’m on the go is a must.

### 1/5 — Whenever I put text in, only a small bit plays

*2026-04-05, version 3.100*

I’ve been using this for years but stopped recently when I noticed that, whenever I put a text into the editor, only a small paragraph plays.  The app was wonderful but has become useless.

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-11-13, version 3.95*

Great little app. Thanks! 

Update: Still great little app November 2025! 👍

### 5/5 — I love this app

*2025-07-22, version 3.92*

It's very useful and very easy to use.

### 1/5 — Price

*2025-07-15, version 3.92*

I was given a price for pro, but wasn’t able to download it at the time.  When I opened the app again, it was about twice as much.

### 5/5 — It's embarrassing.

*2025-06-15, version 3.90*

An app I've been using for over 7 years 
However
With the latest update, it has become a paid app, and 
All the notes I've recorded over the past seven years have been deleted. 

I don't think I need to say anything else.

It's embarrassing.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2025-06-04, version 3.89*

Great app!

### 5/5 — Simple TTS App with Great Developer Support

*2025-06-03, version 3.89*

Speaky is a simple, powerful text-to-speech app that works offline and requires no account. Add articles via URL, files, or paste text, using Apple's built-in voices including premium voices (like Zoe). The developer is responsive and quickly added an export feature.

Three features would make it perfect: progress tracking with last played position, Instapaper integration and visual enhancements with images within articles and thumbnails for list of articles.

### 4/5 — Just getting to know it

*2025-06-03, version 3.89*

I am just finding my way around Speaky, but I do like the big word page it really helps while following along with the readings.

## Frequently asked questions about Text to Speech

### What does Speaky do?

Speaky converts written content from websites, documents, and images into spoken audio using natural-sounding voices. It allows you to listen to articles, PDFs, and scanned text, freeing up your eyes for other tasks.

### What are the key features of Speaky?

Key features include listening to documents and web articles, extracting text from images, choosing from over 40 languages with multiple voices, customizing playback speed and accent, queuing content for continuous listening, and offline access.

### Is Speaky free to use?

The app is free to download and use with in-app purchases available. This means you can access core functionalities for free, with optional upgrades for advanced features or content.

### What types of files and content can Speaky read?

Speaky supports a wide range of document types including PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, RTF, ODT, and EPUB. It can also extract text from image types like JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, and HEIC.

### Can I use Speaky while offline?

Yes, Speaky offers full offline access. Content added to your queue can be played without an internet connection, making it ideal for commutes or travel.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.106 — 2026-08-14

This update includes bug fixes.

### 3.105 — 2026-08-06

This update includes bug fixes.

### 3.104 — 2026-07-31

This update includes bug fixes.

### 3.103 — 2026-07-09

This update includes bug fixes.

### 3.102 — 2026-07-06

This update includes bug fixes.

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