# TTS: Text to Speech Reader — Read PDF, Web & Photo Aloud

> Text-to-speech reader for documents, web articles, and scanned text. (iPhone/iPad app by Grima Hdez.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tts-text-to-speech-reader/id1527382078 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Grima Hdez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741481582)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 9 MB
- Languages: Russian, Hindi, Vietnamese, Australian English, Arabic, Hungarian, Dutch, Greek, Danish, Hebrew and 23 more
- Released: 2020-08-13
- Data updated: 2026-10-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tts-text-to-speech-reader/id1527382078/reviews.md

## What is TTS?

Turn any text into natural speech — read PDFs, web articles, documents, and even printed text with your camera.

TTS: Text to Speech Reader is the all-in-one text-to-speech app that reads anything, anywhere. Whether you're commuting, studying, cooking, or exercising — just paste, import, or scan and listen.

WHAT YOU CAN READ
- Paste or type any text
- Import PDF (with a text layer), TXT and RTF from Files
- Paste a URL to extract and read web articles
- Scan printed text with the camera or a photo (on-device text recognition)

LISTEN YOUR WAY
- Adjustable speed, pitch, and volume
- Keeps reading with the screen locked, with play and pause on the lock screen
- Sleep timer: stop after 5 to 60 minutes
- Karaoke-style word highlighting — follow along as it reads
- Export audio as M4A to keep forever

SMART FEATURES
- Podcast/Dialogue mode
- Translate + Read — translate text and read it aloud (iOS 18+)
- Study mode — progressive speed, repetitions, bookmarks
- Batch processing — convert multiple texts to audio at once
- Reading history — find everything you've listened to
- Siri Shortcuts

FREEMIUM
- 1,000 characters per day free
- Upgrade to PRO for unlimited reading and no ads

COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I need an account?
No. There is no login and no sign-up.

Does it work offline?
Yes, once the voice is installed on your iPhone.

Where do the voices come from?
From iOS itself. The app uses the voices installed on your device.

Can it read a PDF?
Yes, and TXT, web pages and a photo of printed text through the camera.

Terms of Use: https://masaapps360.com/tts/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://masaapps360.com/tts/privacy/

## Key features

- Reads PDFs, web articles, and documents
- Scans printed text with OCR camera
- Supports 30+ languages with premium voices
- Adjustable speech speed, pitch, and volume
- Karaoke-style word highlighting
- Export audio as M4A
- Podcast/Dialogue mode for multiple voices

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TTS Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| TTS Voice Aloud Pro Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TTS Voice Aloud Pro Year | $7.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TTS Voice Aloud Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Is TTS safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess TTS.

## Is TTS legit?

TTS: Text to Speech Reader appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for TTS is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tts-text-to-speech-reader/id1527382078/reviews.md

### 1/5 — The MOST HORRIBLE APP EVER CREATED.

*2023-07-08*

THIS IS A POOP OF APP BC IN SPANISH PRONOUNS YOUTUBE YURUB BUT IN SPANISH TE CORRECT PRONOUNCIATION IS YOUTTUBE.

**Developer response:** we are very sorry for your inconvenience.

### 4/5 — Небольшая просьба до 5 звёзд

*2023-05-16*

Пожалуйста, сделайте по больше голосов озвучек тогда будет 5, а само приложение очень хорошее, советую.!

**Developer response:** Спасибо! Голосов действительно можно добавить: iOS ставит только один голос на язык, остальные скачиваются бесплатно в Настройках → Универсальный доступ → Устный контент → Голоса. В следующей версии приложение запоминает выбранный голос (раньше он сбрасывался) и показывает, какой мужской, а какой женский.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2023-01-15*

Basically, almost every time you click the thing so it reads it, you get an add. Almost EVERY TIME. Plus, the adds range from 30 seconds to 1 minute and a half. Also, it’s very hard to use this. Don’t waste your time with this app.

**Developer response:** we are very sorry for your inconvenience.

### 1/5 — ESTO DEBE SER BORRADO

*2022-12-27, version 2.0.0*

No me gusto por que solo tiene voz de mujer y no hay de hombre y yo necesito voz de hombre por que soy hombre

### 1/5 — Esta Horrible

*2021-11-18, version 1.0.1*

Esta Horrible.

### 1/5 — Only reads what you type.

*2021-09-28*

Does not read websites or documents as it claims. It’s ad-bait, having you watch an app advertisement to remove a banner. Very simple app and very limited.

**Developer response:** we are very sorry for your inconvenience.

## Frequently asked questions about TTS

### What can TTS: Voice Aloud Reader read aloud?

TTS: Voice Aloud Reader can read pasted or typed text, imported PDFs, TXT, RTF, and EPUB files, web articles extracted from URLs, and printed text scanned with its OCR camera.

### Does TTS: Voice Aloud Reader have ads?

Yes, TTS: Voice Aloud Reader contains advertisements. Users can remove banner ads by upgrading to PRO.

### What languages and voices are supported by TTS: Voice Aloud Reader?

The app supports over 30 languages and offers premium Siri Enhanced voices. Users can adjust speed, pitch, and volume for a personalized listening experience.

### Can I use TTS: Voice Aloud Reader offline?

While the app's core text-to-speech functionality can be used offline once text is imported or scanned, features like web article extraction and some voice processing might require an internet connection.

### How does TTS: Voice Aloud Reader help users with reading difficulties?

TTS: Voice Aloud Reader is designed for users with dyslexia or visual impairments. It offers features like karaoke-style word highlighting, large text support, and VoiceOver compatibility to aid comprehension.

### What are the limitations of the free version of TTS: Voice Aloud Reader?

The free version of TTS: Voice Aloud Reader is limited to 1,000 characters per day. Upgrading to PRO unlocks unlimited reading and all premium voices.

### Can I export the audio from TTS: Voice Aloud Reader?

Yes, you can export the read-aloud audio as M4A files, allowing you to keep and listen to the content offline permanently.

### How often is TTS: Voice Aloud Reader updated?

The app was last updated on March 25, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.1 — 2026-10-25

New: Reading view. Tap the book icon to read along in large text, with the spoken word highlighted. Choose the OpenDyslexic font, letter and line spacing, and a cream, blue or mint page.

### 3.6.0 — 2026-09-16

Picking a voice used to stick only until you left the screen. The app was re-choosing it every time the picker appeared, so you came back to the one voice iOS installs by default. Your choice now stays.

The App Store page also carried a duplicate set of terms and privacy links pointing at a personal file host. Gone.

### 3.5.0 — 2026-08-20

• Improved translations across all supported languages
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.4.0 — 2026-08-11

• Improved translations across all supported languages
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.3.0 — 2026-05-28

- Fixed ad display for a cleaner, uninterrupted reading experience
- Stability and performance improvements

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