# Txtspeech — No ads, simple, text-to-speech

> Text-to-speech utility with automatic language detection and playback controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Hiroaki Muronaka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txtspeech/id1628715400 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hiroaki Muronaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/616310284)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.2 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2022-06-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txtspeech/id1628715400/reviews.md

## What is Txtspeech?

◇iOS reads out the text you enter
・The language of the text is automatically recognized from the input text.
・Tap a word in a sentence to play it from the position where you tapped.
・You can save the text you have input.
- Background playback supported.

◇Supported languages
・English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean.... You can playback in many languages supported by iOS.

◇Examples of use
・Scanning in text from books and other media to use as an audiobook.
・Use as listening material by reading websites and texts (language textbooks, etc.).
・Copy and paste articles from websites for "listening while listening".
・To check pronunciation of words and sentences.

## Key features

- Automatic language detection
- Tap-to-play word playback
- Save input text
- Background playback
- Multi-language support

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txtspeech/id1628715400/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wonderful app

*2024-04-20*

Extremely simple has a wide range of computerized voices although they don't sound human but I'm not trying to trick anybody here definitely recommend this app to anybody reading the reviews about this app you won't be disappointed I'm not entirely sure if it works without an internet connection but I'm almost certain that it will 100% working super simple app design minimal effect confusion less do recommend this app is a game changer for me now I can put my AirPods on and listen to documents or study by listening to different documents I don't think the app supports importing PDF,s or TXT Files but copy and paste works just easy enough thanks for creating this amazing app would love to buy you a coffee this Monday!! Cheers 😇😋🧠🖤🔌💿

### 5/5 — Ray

*2023-10-03*

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### 5/5 — We need alex back

*2022-11-13*

Good app, no ads, BUT WE NEED ALEXS VOICE BACK PLEASE

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review!

 If you are using iOS16, you can download Alex voice by doing the following.

Go to iOS Settings -> Accessibility -> Spoken Content -> Voices -> English -> Alex(ENGLISH(US))

Please note that the size of the downloaded file is nearly 1GB.

## Frequently asked questions about Txtspeech

### What languages does Txtspeech support?

Txtspeech supports playback in many languages that are supported by iOS, including English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. The app automatically recognizes the language of the text you input.

### Can Txtspeech read text in the background?

Yes, Txtspeech supports background playback, allowing you to listen to the text while using other applications or when your device is locked.

### How does Txtspeech handle pronunciation checking?

You can tap on a specific word within a sentence to play it from that exact position, which is helpful for checking the pronunciation of words and sentences.

### Is Txtspeech available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Txtspeech is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. There is no information indicating Android compatibility.

### How often is Txtspeech updated?

The latest version of Txtspeech is 1.0.3, which was last updated on November 7, 2022. This suggests a release and update cadence of at least once every few months.

### What is the age rating for Txtspeech?

Txtspeech has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and adults.

### Does Txtspeech have ads?

No, Txtspeech is ad-free. The app's subtitle explicitly states 'No ads', and the 'hasAds' flag is false.

### What is the user sentiment for Txtspeech?

Txtspeech has received very positive user feedback, indicated by its high rating of 4.8 stars from 8 ratings.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2022-11-07

Fixed an issue where the screen freezes when returning from the playback screen on iOS16 or later.

### 1.0.2 — 2022-10-05

What's New
・Fixed a bug that the playback rate did not change on iOS 16.0

### 1.0.1 — 2022-06-14

- Background playback is now supported.
- Other usability improvements.

### 1.0.0 — 2022-06-10

No release notes.

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All apps by Hiroaki Muronaka: https://appshunter.io/developer/616310284

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