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vBookz PDF Voice Reader US

vBookz PDF Voice Reader US

by Mindex International Ltd.

140 ratings
84 reviews
💼 Business
📊 Productivity

Archived App (Last seen on 21 May 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 6, 2012
  • January 17, 2017

Features

Developer

Mindex International Ltd.
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🧾$4.99
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About

This application reads PDF files aloud using a high-quality English US voice. It offers navigation tools and an interactive cursor to enhance comprehension and productivity. It supports multiple languages and can open files from various cloud services.

✓Reads PDF files aloud
✓High-quality English US voice
✓Interactive cursor for navigation
✓Supports 16 languages
✓Opens files from cloud services
✓Reads true text and OCR scanned PDFs
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of vBookz PDF Voice Reader US. Based on 140 reviews and a 3.9/5 average, it highlights the 12 positives and 13 negatives reviewers mention most about this Business app.

Positive things

  • 🎯Excellent for students and people with reading disabilities
  • 📖Effectively converts PDFs to audio for multitasking
  • 🚀Fast processing of large PDF files
  • 👁️Word-highlighting cursor follows text accurately
  • ⚙️Adjustable reading speed and pitch
  • 💾Stores files locally, works offline
  • 🎤Clear and pleasant voice quality
  • 🔧Customizable word pronunciation
  • 📱Works seamlessly across iPhone and iPad
  • ⏱️Remembers reading position in documents
  • ✂️Crop feature to skip headers and footers
  • 📥Easy PDF import from multiple sources

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 💰Requires repeated purchases after reinstalls
  • 🔊Robotic and unnatural voice quality
  • ❌Poor pronunciation of common words and abbreviations
  • 📄Struggles with multi-column layouts
  • 🔗Difficulty reading PDFs with embedded links
  • ⚠️Skips content or reads out of order
  • 🎵Distracting background music
  • 🔐Membership/license verification issues
  • 📊Problems with tables and numerical data
  • 🖱️Difficult cursor and menu controls
  • ⏸️No headset button support for pause/play
  • 🔄Inconsistent performance across iOS versions
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What's New in vBookz PDF Voice Reader US

2.0.1

January 17, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Fixed bug with restoring In-App purchase.

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

Brazilian language add-on

Purchasing the Brazilian language add-on, enables you to use vBookz's abilities and to hear its speech with every Brazilian PDF in it.

User reviews

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PDF reader

I love this app I got it when I had an iPhone 4s and been using it since. I just got an iPhone 13 Pro and I searched pdf readers and I couldn’t find it so I downloaded 3 other apps that were terrible then I remember it could be found in download history and I downloaded it and been happy since.
reginaldsboltonreginaldsbolton

Your phone already does this

Waste of money. It does not pronounce words properly.
SacamudisSacamudis

What’s needed

This an esencial app a must have therefore the price of each language should be lower.99c
PalekorPalekor

Don’t buy

I bought this app and used it for year then it stopped working lost all my books. So I reloaded it “and payed” within so many days it locked all my books and is asking me to pay again! And now I can’t get my stuff out again 😡 don’t not buy this app!!
WTH all names tankenWTH all names tanken

App deleted my membership!!!

I paid for it once, reinstalled to a new phone and it didn’t have the registered version anymore. So I paid again, and IT DELETED MY MEMBERSHIP AGAIN!! THIS IS NOT A LEGIT WAY FOR YOU TO MAKE MONEY!! PLEASE RESTORE THE FUNCTIONALITY OR I WILL CONTACT APPLE TO REPORT YOUR SCAM!!!
taniwataniwa
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App crashes when opening certain PDFs

Bug

Freezes on iPhone X and older models

Bug

Loses reading position in documents

Bug

Cursor highlights incorrect text areas

Bug

Skips lines or reads out of sequence

Bug

Cannot open PDFs from Google Drive or Dropbox

Bug

Rotated PDFs not supported

Bug

App stops working after iOS updates

Bug

Forced payment prompts after reinstallation

Bug

Membership deleted after reinstalling

Bug

Blank line causes app to stop reading

Bug

Inconsistent performance with large files

Bug

Reading order issues in multi-column documents

Bug

Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Bug
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Requested Features

15 requests

Bookmark functionality for multiple pages

Feature

Multiple voice options and better voice quality

Feature

Ability to skip citations and bracketed text

Feature

Folder organization for library management

Feature

Support for headset controls (play/pause)

Feature

Ability to highlight and annotate text

Feature

Better handling of headers, footers, and page numbers

Feature

Improved abbreviation and technical term recognition

Feature

Multi-column PDF navigation

Feature

Cloud syncing between devices

Feature

Lock screen playback capability

Feature

Integration with other apps (Pocket, Weebly, etc.)

Feature

Better equation and mathematical symbol reading

Feature

Landscape PDF support

Feature

Separate language variants (e.g., Spanish variants)

Feature

FAQ

What does vBookz PDF Voice Reader US do?

This application reads PDF files aloud using a built-in, high-quality English US voice. It provides tools for navigation and an interactive cursor to help users follow along, pause, or repeat lines, enhancing reading comprehension and productivity.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include reading PDF files aloud with a natural-sounding voice, an interactive cursor for easy navigation and control, support for opening files directly from cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive, and the ability to read true text and OCR scanned PDFs. It also supports 16 different languages.

How much does vBookz PDF Voice Reader US cost?

The app is free to download and use with its core English US voice. Additional language packs, such as English (UK), French, German, and Spanish, can be purchased through in-app purchases.

What devices is vBookz PDF Voice Reader US compatible with?

The application is designed for use on iPad, iPhone, and iPod devices. It is optimized for mobile reading experiences on these Apple devices.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for students, professionals, or anyone who needs to read PDF documents on the go and finds it difficult to concentrate on small text. It's also beneficial for individuals who prefer auditory learning or need to improve their reading productivity and comprehension.