# TTSPhone Text to Speech Phone — Talk on the phone by typing

> Text-to-speech communication app for phone calls. (iPhone/iPad app by Bret Lester.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttsphone-text-to-speech-phone/id1558358112 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bret Lester](https://appshunter.io/developer/917672169)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.4 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttsphone-text-to-speech-phone/id1558358112/reviews.md

## What is TTSPhone Text to Speech Phone?

TTSPhone makes it easy to have a conversation with someone over the phone using text to speech.

The "common words & phrases" feature makes it simple to carry on a conversation with minimum delay.

* Choose from a wide variety of voices in any language.
* Customize voice pitch and speed.
* Customize your list of common words & phrases with drag & drop reordering.
* Watch as the app highlights words as it reads.

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"TTSPhone Yearly" is an auto-renewable subscription for $9.99. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew up to 24 hours before your next subscription payment is due via your App Store settings page. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.

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## Key features

- Text-to-speech phone conversations
- Customizable voices and languages
- Adjustable voice pitch and speed
- Pre-saved common words and phrases
- Drag-and-drop phrase reordering
- Word highlighting during speech

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TTSPhone Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttsphone-text-to-speech-phone/id1558358112/reviews.md

### 5/5 — App

*2026-01-22*

Awesome app it works great and has lots of voices in different langauges too

### 5/5 — this app saved my life

*2021-12-29*

had an important phone interview to do but lost my voice and couldn’t speak i knew i would be unable to reschedule so i downloaded this quickly and explained my situation and the woman on the other end was amazed an app existed that could do this i’m sure people who are HOH/deaf/mute use apps like this all the time but it was my first time needing one like this and i was so thankful it existed 😭 thank you developer!

## Frequently asked questions about TTSPhone Text to Speech Phone

### How does TTSPhone help with phone conversations?

TTSPhone allows you to type messages that are then spoken aloud over the phone. This is useful for individuals who have difficulty speaking or for communicating in situations where speaking is not ideal.

### Can I customize the voice in TTSPhone?

Yes, you can choose from a wide variety of voices in any language and customize the voice pitch and speed to your preference.

### Does TTSPhone have pre-saved phrases?

Yes, TTSPhone includes a feature for common words and phrases that can be customized and reordered with drag and drop functionality for faster communication.

### What is the subscription cost for TTSPhone?

The TTSPhone Yearly subscription is $9.99 per year. This is an auto-renewable subscription.

### How do I manage my TTSPhone subscription?

Subscriptions can be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be turned off in your App Store account settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends.

### What devices is TTSPhone available on?

TTSPhone is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for TTSPhone?

TTSPhone has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is TTSPhone updated?

The latest version of TTSPhone is 1.0.4, and it was last updated on December 3, 2025. Updates typically include improvements and new features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2025-12-03

Improved keyboard interaction.

### 1.0.3 — 2024-12-02

The app now remembers voice speed, voice pitch and font size settings between app launches.

### 1.0.2 — 2021-07-01

Fixed rare crash related to word highlighting. Fixed truncated text on the Help screen.

### 1.0.1 — 2021-04-15

Added code for requesting a review at the appropriate time.

### 1.0 — 2021-03-25

No release notes.

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All apps by Bret Lester: https://appshunter.io/developer/917672169

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