# Text to Speech! — Create Natural Sounding Speech

> App converts text into natural-sounding speech with customizable voices and offline functionality. (iPhone/iPad app by Gwyn Durbridge.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id712104788 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gwyn Durbridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/629887540)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 33,187 App Store ratings · 838 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id712104788/reviews.md

## What is Text to Speech!?

Bring your text to life with Text to Speech! Text to speech produces natural sounding synthesised text from the words that you have entered in. With 178 different voices to choose from and the ability to adjust the rate and pitch, there are countless ways in which the synthesised voice can be adjusted.

Features
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- 178 Different voices to choose from
- Voices are available in 63 different accents & languages
- No internet required
- The ability to adjust the pitch and rate
- Speak as you type
- Highlight spoken text
- Star your favourite phrases
- Group starred phrases into folders
- Export speech into audio files
- Mix speech into your phone calls
- Supports personal voices (requires iOS 17)

Voices
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Arabic (World)
Basque (Spain)
Bengali (India)
Bhojpuri (India)
Bulgarian (Bulgaria)
Catalan (Spain)
Chinese (China mainland)
Chinese (Hong Kong)
Chinese (Liaoning, Mainland China)
Chinese (Shaanxi, Mainland China)
Chinese (Sichuan, Mainland China)
Chinese (Taiwan)
Croatian (Croatia)
Czech (Czechia)
Danish (Denmark)
Dutch (Belgium)
Dutch (Netherlands)
English (Australia)
English (India)
English (Ireland)
English (Scotland, UK)
English (South Africa)
English (United Kingdom)
English (United States)
Finnish (Finland)
French (Belgium)
French (Canada)
French (France)
Galician (Spain)
German (Germany)
Greek (Greece)
Hebrew (Israel)
Hindi (India)
Hungarian (Hungary)
Indonesian (Indonesia)
Italian (Italy)
Japanese (Japan)
Kannada (India)
Korean (South Korea)
Malay (Malaysia)
Marathi (India)
Norwegian Bokmål (Norway)
Persian (Iran)
Polish (Poland)
Portuguese (Brazil)
Portuguese (Portugal)
Romanian (Romania)
Russian (Russia)
Shanghainese (China mainland)
Slovak (Slovakia)
Slovenian (Slovenia)
Spanish (Argentina)
Spanish (Chile)
Spanish (Colombia)
Spanish (Mexico)
Spanish (Spain)
Swedish (Sweden)
Tamil (India)
Telugu (India)
Thai (Thailand)
Turkish (Turkey)
Ukrainian (Ukraine)
Vietnamese (Vietnam)

Notes
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- More voices are available in system settings
   Go Settings -> Accessibility -> Spoken Content -> Voices

## Key features

- 178 different voices
- 63 accents & languages
- Offline functionality
- Adjustable pitch and rate
- Speak as you type
- Export to audio files

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Text to Speech!?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💬 Helpful for communication
- 🔊 Customizable voice options
- 📚 Saves frequently used phrases
- 🕰️ Adjustable speech rate and pitch
- 🆓 Free to use

**Cons**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding/deleting saved phrases
- 🔊 Volume issues when using with phone calls
- 🧭 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🤖 Robotic-sounding voices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashing and freezing issues
- Text not playing or repeating correctly
- Exported audio files not working
- Inability to delete text

**Most requested features**

- Record and use own voice
- Folder organization for saved phrases
- Loop/repeat text-to-speech function
- More natural-sounding AI voices
- Seamless phone call integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 838)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-to-speech/id712104788/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Eye used off youtube

*2026-08-26, version 4.72*

Yay

### 1/5 — Ads Take Away My Voice ):

*2026-08-26, version 4.72*

Adding advertisements to such a powerful app is cruel and there is a special place in hell for the person monetizing off of others’ voices.

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-08-20, version 4.71*

I am unable
To speak verbabalt so this Text to Speech is a life saver.  Thank you so
Very much for the updates!!!!

### 3/5 — To many adds

*2026-08-16, version 4.70*

The app is great don’t get me wrong but every time I click on 8 or 9 words or sentences I always get an add there are to many adds

### 5/5 — Cool

*2026-08-07, version 4.69*

It looks pretty nice

### 5/5 — A life saver

*2026-08-06, version 4.69*

I have dysarthria and have extreme difficulty speaking. I was just texting my wife to communicate until I found this easy to use app. It is a life saver because I can now communicate.

### 1/5 — Confusing for language learning

*2026-07-16, version 4.68*

No matter what I did the voice read the text in an American pronunciation but I downloaded it to read German text. Why have voices for different languages if they don’t read them correctly. Incredibly frustrating.

### 5/5 — Hazel Pim

*2026-07-13, version 4.68*

Ben Sean

### 5/5 — lazy loads perfectly

*2026-07-11, version 4.68*

works with scan QR code passkeys for web browsing  ;grammar; advanced specific hacks

### 5/5 — Best free text to speech app

*2026-07-01, version 4.68*

Love how this app is free! I also like how simple it is. Definitely worth having.

## Frequently asked questions about Text to Speech!

### What does Text to Speech! do?

Text to Speech! converts written text into natural-sounding synthesized speech. You can input any text and have it read aloud using a variety of voices and languages. It also offers features like adjusting speech rate and pitch, speaking as you type, and exporting audio files.

### How many voices are available?

The app offers a wide selection of 178 different voices. These voices are available in 63 different accents and languages, providing a diverse range of options for speech synthesis. Additional voices may be available through your device's system settings.

### Is Text to Speech! free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. This means you can access core functionalities without cost, but certain premium features or an ad-free experience may require a purchase.

### Can I use Text to Speech! offline?

Yes, a significant advantage of Text to Speech! is that it does not require an internet connection to function. You can generate synthesized speech and utilize most of its features even when you are offline, making it a versatile tool.

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

Common use cases include creating audio versions of documents, practicing languages by hearing pronunciation, aiding individuals with reading difficulties, generating voiceovers for videos, or simply enjoying text read aloud. The ability to export audio files also makes it useful for content creators.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.72 — 2026-08-25

• General bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.71 — 2026-08-18

• General bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.70 — 2026-08-13

• General bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.69 — 2026-07-27

• General bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.68 — 2026-04-25

• General bug fixes and performance improvements

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