# The Narrator: Text to Speech — Listen to Articles & Podcasts

> AI-powered text-to-speech app for articles and documents. (iPhone/iPad app by MEDUSA LABS L.L.C..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-narrator-text-to-speech/id6780281887 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MEDUSA LABS L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711975637)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-22
- Data updated: 2026-10-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-narrator-text-to-speech/id6780281887/reviews.md

## What is The Narrator?

Podcast Mode turns any article into a two-host conversation about it, so you hear the ideas talked through, not just read out loud.

Prefer one voice? Direct Mode reads the article straight through in a lifelike AI narrator.

Paste a link, paste text, or upload a document, then press play and listen while you commute, walk, cook, or wind down.

WHO IT IS FOR
- Commuters and walkers who want the reading done by the time they arrive
- Readers with ADHD or dyslexia, for whom listening is simply the faster lane
- Low-vision listeners: high-contrast mode, text resizing, and VoiceOver support are built in, not bolted on
- Students working through assigned reading and dense source material
- Anyone with thirty open tabs and a backlog they are never getting through by eye

HOW IT WORKS
1. Paste a URL, paste text, or upload a document
2. Pick Direct or Podcast narration
3. Listen right away, and save what you want to your library

FEATURES
- Podcast Mode: two AI hosts discuss the article together
- Cast your hosts: each voice has its own character, from sharp and impatient to playful and tangent-finding
- Whole-article podcasts on Pro: a long read becomes one continuous episode, split into parts that play back to back
- Six natural AI voices: Nova, Alloy, Echo, Fable, Onyx, Shimmer
- Adjustable playback speed and a sleep timer
- Lock screen and Control Center playback controls
- A library for the articles you want to keep
- English and Spanish narration
- High-contrast mode, text resizing, and VoiceOver support

FREE, AND IT KEEPS WORKING AFTER THE FREE PART RUNS OUT
You get 5 free AI narrations to start, Podcast Mode included. When those are used, the listening does not stop: your device's built-in voice keeps reading for you, unlimited, at no cost, for as long as you want it. That basic voice is plainer, offers play, pause, and stop only, and its narrations are not saved to your library, so subscribe when you want the lifelike voices and the full player back.

SUBSCRIPTIONS
- Casual: $4.99/month, about 2.5 hours of AI narration, articles up to 15,000 characters
- Pro: $9.99/month, about 9 hours of AI narration, articles up to 30,000 characters, and whole-article podcasts

ONE HONEST NOTE BEFORE YOU PAY
Some sites block automated readers, so paywalled and bot-protected pages may not be readable. We would rather say that up front than after your card is charged: run your usual sources through the 5 free narrations first, and subscribe only if they come through.

Subscriptions renew monthly and can be cancelled anytime in your App Store settings. Restore purchases anytime in Settings.

Privacy: https://kindcode.us/privacy-policy.html
Terms: https://kindcode.us/terms-of-service.html
Support: https://kindcode.us/narrator/support.html

## Key features

- Podcast Mode discussion
- Direct Mode single narrator
- URL, text, and document input
- Customizable AI voices
- Adjustable playback speed
- Article library
- High-contrast and accessibility options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Casual Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Casual Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Is The Narrator safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess The Narrator.

## Is The Narrator legit?

The Narrator: Text to Speech appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for The Narrator is 70 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-narrator-text-to-speech/id6780281887/reviews.md

### 5/5 — LOVE IT

*2026-08-22*

This helps me so much to catch up on the news while I am working.

## Frequently asked questions about The Narrator

### What is The Narrator's free offering?

The Narrator offers 5 free AI narrations, including Podcast Mode. After these are used, the app defaults to using your device's built-in voice for unlimited, free listening, though this basic voice has fewer features and does not save to the library.

### What are the subscription options for The Narrator?

The Narrator has two subscription tiers: Casual at $4.99/month for about 2.5 hours of AI narration and articles up to 15,000 characters, and Pro at $9.99/month for about 9 hours of AI narration, articles up to 30,000 characters, and whole-article podcasts.

### Can I cancel my Narrator subscription?

Yes, subscriptions renew monthly and can be cancelled at any time through your App Store settings. Purchases can be restored in the app's Settings.

### Does The Narrator work on all websites?

Some websites block automated readers, so paywalled or bot-protected pages may not be readable. It is recommended to test your usual sources with the free narrations before subscribing.

### What devices support The Narrator?

The Narrator is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, indicated by its support for iOS devices.

### How often is The Narrator updated?

The latest version of The Narrator is 2.0.1, and it was last updated on September 1, 2026, suggesting regular updates.

### What languages does The Narrator support?

The Narrator currently offers narration in English and Spanish, providing flexibility for a wider user base.

### What is the age rating for The Narrator?

The Narrator has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience including children and adults.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2026-10-13

Articles now read cleanly: the narration skips menus, ads, video players and page footers, and opens with the headline, author and date.

Clearer loading messages, plus fixes and polish.

### 2.0.1 — 2026-09-01

Whole-article podcasts. A long read now becomes one continuous episode instead of stopping at a character limit.

Cast your hosts. Each voice has its own character, so you choose who talks about your article.

Fixed: the app no longer forgets your settings between launches.
Fixed: plan limits are now stated accurately everywhere.
If AI narration is ever unavailable, your device voice takes over instead of stopping you.

### 2.0.0 — 2026-08-22

No release notes.

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