# VDWrite — Text to Speech Enabled Editor

> Text-to-speech writing editor with proofreading, word finder, and outline features. (iPhone/iPad app by Opus Noma LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdwrite/id920583100 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Opus Noma LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501593543)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free (on sale, was $9.99)
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 65 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-02-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdwrite/id920583100/reviews.md

## What is VDWrite?

Voice Dream Writer helps everyone write better: Text-to-speech proofreading reduces mistakes, phonetic and meaning search help you use the right words, and an active outline helps you organize and improve the structure of your writing.

• Featured in the US App Store Education Collection.

• "Voice Dream Writer's technically designed for people with reading disabilities, but it's useful for just about anyone who needs a little help proofing." - Lifehacker

Text-To-Speech Proofreading. Professional proofreaders recommend reading out loud as the best way to catch mistakes. Like a personal proofreader, Voice Dream Writer reads your writing using text-to-speech, so you can easily spot awkward sentences, grammatical errors and typos. Also, it can read words and sentences as you type or voice dictate. This way, you can type faster because you no longer have to look up to check the text you just wrote. 

Word Finder. Voice Dream Writer helps you find the right words using phonetic search and meaning search. For example, search for "inuf" phonetically, and you will find "enough", and search for "Fast Africa Cat" by meaning and you will find "Cheetah." Word Finder also shows you the dictionary definition of a word as you type without you having to select anything or open another program. 

Outline. As you write, Voice Dream Writer automatically creates an outline of headings, paragraphs and sentences. The Outline helps you structure your document better by giving you an always-on overview. You can also quickly navigate to a section in a long document without endless scrolling. Finally, you can drag and drop elements in the Outline to organize your writing. No more selecting, cutting and pasting large blocks of text.

Besides these unique features, Voice Dream Writer also comes with everything you would expect from any great writing tool:  

• Comprehensive settings for text appearance
• Uncluttered writing area
• Search for text
• Search for misspelled words
• Word count
• Synchronize and backup with iCloud
• Import and export for Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box
• Preview and print with multiple themes
• Markdown support for formatting
• Export to Microsoft Word format (compatible with Apple Pages)
• Support for Bluetooth keyboard

The app is not only fully accessible, it was designed with students and adults with print disabilities in mind. There are special tools for VoiceOver users to manage the cursor, select text, and find and correct misspelled words by stepping through them. Voice-based Proofreading and Phonetic Search are invaluable for people with dyslexia. Also included is the research-proven Dyslexie font.

Voice Dream Writer will continue to evolve. We would love to hear from you!

## Key features

- Text-to-speech proofreading
- Phonetic and meaning word search
- Active document outline
- Voice dictation support
- iCloud synchronization
- Cloud storage integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdwrite/id920583100/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-08-03, version 2.0.2*

It’s a very useful app.

### 5/5 — Unique and Helpful App for Writers

*2024-03-25*

This writing app is helpful in ways that don’t compare with any other app I’ve found.  On the ipad, you have a centered,uncluttered writing space.  To each side are panels that are pulled into view.  The left panel automatically produces an outline of whatever you are writing composed of each heading and paragraph.  You can reorder and delete each item.  The left panel reveals an on-going definition, homonym, and synonym of each word you type.  As you type, each word is spoken back to you as well as entire sentence.  Why is all this so fantastic?  Because it gives you a perspective on your own writing beyond that of your own subjectivity in the moment.  Do you know the difference between sensing how you look, and viewing a photo of how you look?  There’s a difference, right?  This app is the only app that provides this difference while you are in the process of writing.  You might think it gets in the way of writing, but I’ve found that it improves my insight into what I’m really trying to say. Compared to the countless writing apps available, this writing app stands apart in a very good way.

### 1/5 — I used to love the app but with the update and name change it keeps crashing!

*2023-06-24, version 2.0.0*

Help

### 3/5 — Name Change! Why?

*2023-06-21*

I see your version update jumped from 1.7 to 2.0 just for changing a name. For real? Anyways, I don’t understand why you’d abandon a very popular name like “voice dream writer.” VDWrite sound so ordinary and very boring. At least your keeping the iconic logo. But I sincerely hope you reverse the decision to change the name.

### 5/5 — Love Voice Dream Writer!

*2023-04-25*

Solely for the awesome synonym-finder in the fourth column on the far right.  This is exactly what I need for creative writing!  Glad the app still works!

### 1/5 — Accessibility issues

*2022-12-28*

Please make it accessible for Hindi language

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2022-12-22*

I have just accessed the Voice Dream Writer and I am speechless. It is so easy to use and so effective. I tutor children with dyslexia and it will be a Godsend. I can’t wait to use it with them. It is very simple, but I don’t underestimate the work it took to produce. And so reasonably priced.  And… I will also be using it myself at a personal level and giving it to my granddaughter for her birthday.
Thank you so much
Jo

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2022-10-06*

This writing program does everything I need it to and more. There is a thesaurus, dictionary, spell checker, plus it will read it back to you. The voice selection is unbeatable. I love the exceptional voice of "Julie" and can't find it anywhere else (except voice dream reader).

### 1/5 — Stunning update failure

*2022-08-04*

I have really appreciated having this app. I have used it a lot for years now.

Problem is, with the newest update it deleted all of my saved documents, and crashes when I try to use the functions to create a new document or search for an old one. I am rather stunned, because in all of the years of using this app, I have never thought that updating it would cause a wipe of the memory.

I am disappointed, and not sure I trust to keep using the app in the future for fear of the same thing happening again.

I hope there is a fix for this, and that the team finds one soon.

### 5/5 — Thank you for updating and bug squishing!

*2022-08-03*

This app is a must have for anyone writing a book 📖 or writing anything to be read.

I as many love to have what i wrote, read aloud back to me and have options for the program to point out grammar and spaces or not.

It is like an assistant there with you.

I wrote my first book with use of this app

I was worried they would not keep updated and improve and get those 🐜 bugs.

But As of this review they have made to updates and look to stay on it.

When i down load apps, I always check when the last update was. This demonstrates if they care about there app. More then 6 mo to a year 
i do not download as this reflects on support and you may be left hanging.

Look at FB and other great apps they are always in maintenance mode! 

I am now on my second 📚 book.
I hope they keep up this attention.

I will post here.

Thanks Voice Dream Writer 🙌🙏🏼🏆

## Frequently asked questions about VDWrite

### What does Voice Dream Writer do?

Voice Dream Writer is a writing application that helps users improve their writing through several key features. It offers text-to-speech proofreading to identify errors, a word finder for vocabulary enhancement, and an active outline to help organize and restructure documents.

### What are the main features of Voice Dream Writer?

The primary features include text-to-speech proofreading that reads your writing aloud to catch mistakes, a word finder with phonetic and meaning search capabilities, and an automatically generated outline that allows for easy navigation and restructuring of your document. It also supports voice dictation and integrates with cloud storage services.

### How much does Voice Dream Writer cost?

Voice Dream Writer is a paid application. The provided information indicates it does not have in-app purchases or ads, suggesting a one-time purchase for the full functionality.

### Is Voice Dream Writer compatible with my device?

While specific device compatibility is not detailed, the app is available on the US App Store and is mentioned as being compatible with Apple Pages and exporting to Microsoft Word format, suggesting it is designed for Apple devices like iPhones and iPads.

### Who would benefit most from using Voice Dream Writer?

The app is beneficial for a wide range of users, including students and adults with print disabilities like dyslexia, as it offers specialized tools for proofreading and word finding. However, its features for error reduction and organization make it useful for anyone looking to enhance their writing process.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2023-09-26

- Updated for iOS 17.
- Fixed a crash that affects some users upon launch.

### 2.0.1 — 2023-06-26

- Fixed crash when pressing Play to proofread under some conditions.

### 2.0.0 — 2023-06-20

Renamed app to "VDWrite".

### 1.7.12 — 2022-09-27

Fixed the problem with Ivona voices.

### 1.7.11 — 2022-09-23

- Added back the ability to rename documents.

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