# Tingmo: Read EPUB & PDF Aloud — Offline Text-to-Speech Reader

> On-device text-to-speech reader for books, articles, and images. (iPhone/iPad app by Bozhou Zhan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tingmo-read-epub-and-pdf-aloud/id6804104382 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bozhou Zhan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804101466)
- Category: Books, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2026-08-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tingmo-read-epub-and-pdf-aloud/id6804104382/reviews.md

## What is Tingmo?

No account required, no ads, no subscriptions. Perform local offline text-to-speech for e-books, plain text, web articles and text images on iPhone or iPad. Share text, text images and web pages to TingMo for narration. One-time purchase for the Pro version with unlimited documents. All data stays on your device to protect your privacy.

## Key features

- On-device text-to-speech
- Import from Files, Photos, Web
- Customizable playback speed
- Sleep timer
- On-device OCR for images
- No account, ads, or subscription

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tingmo Pro — Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tingmo-read-epub-and-pdf-aloud/id6804104382/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 好用

*2026-09-13*

非常棒，电子书都可以用这个app朗读了

## Frequently asked questions about Tingmo

### What content can Tingmo read aloud?

Tingmo can read DRM-free MOBI and EPUB books, text-based PDFs, TXT files, readable web pages, and text captured from images. It does not support DRM-protected ebooks or scanned PDFs.

### Does Tingmo have ads?

No, Tingmo is ad-free. The app is designed for a private experience and includes no advertisements or analytics SDKs.

### What are the limitations of the free version of Tingmo?

The free version of Tingmo supports offline listening for up to three books or imported items and offers playback speeds up to 1.25x.

### How does Tingmo handle privacy?

Tingmo is private by design. Your content, reading progress, and settings remain on your device. OCR, text processing, and speech generation happen locally, and no account is required.

### What devices does Tingmo support?

Tingmo is available for iPhone and iPad, supporting iOS devices.

### How often is Tingmo updated?

The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on September 5, 2026, indicating active development and updates.

### What languages does Tingmo support for reading?

Tingmo can read English, Chinese, and mixed-language text in its original order. Image OCR is also supported for Chinese and English text.

### What is the age rating for Tingmo?

Tingmo has an age rating of 17+, which is typical for apps with broad content import capabilities and advanced features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2026-09-13

Redesigned Timer Settings Page.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-09-07

Add share function for bookshelf cards

### 1.2.0 — 2026-09-05

1. Reduced app size
2. Added support for more languages
3. Added previous and next navigation on the Lock Screen

### 1.1.0 — 2026-09-01

- Added Home Screen widgets for quick access to your latest book and reading progress.
- Enhanced system Share Sheet support—send web links, documents, text, and images directly to Tingmo for automatic import.
- Added on-device OCR for JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, and HEIF images, including photos shared from your library. Recognized Chinese and English text can be read aloud immediately.
- Paste a web link to extract readable article content and listen to it.
- Improved playback speed guidance while audio is playing.
- Enhanced stability and overall performance.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-08-25

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-20.*