# VocaRead: Text to Speech — Read Books & PDF Aloud Offline

> Converts text documents into natural-sounding audiobooks with offline playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Emmanuel BORGES.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocaread-text-to-speech/id6757822401 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Emmanuel BORGES](https://appshunter.io/developer/387338144)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 201 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France) and 31 more
- Released: 2026-01-21
- Data updated: 2026-11-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocaread-text-to-speech/id6757822401/reviews.md

## What is VocaRead?

Turn anything you read into a natural-sounding audiobook, right on your iPhone.

One purchase, no subscription, no ads. Every book starts with 90 minutes of free listening.

Import an EPUB, PDF, Word document, MOBI/AZW3, or paste text. Pick a voice, press play, and VocaRead reads aloud while highlighting the current line. Once a voice is downloaded, everything works offline.

Offline and private
Download a voice once, then listen on a plane, in the subway, on your commute, or anywhere without a connection. Audio is generated on your device, so your books never leave your iPhone. Scanned PDFs are recognized locally with Apple Vision OCR, never uploaded to the cloud.

Your books, your voices
Choose from a large selection of natural voices across 31 languages. Switch narrator anytime to match the book, the language, or your mood. Set a precise speed from 0.5x to 2.0x per book.

Import almost anything
Open EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW/AZW3, DOCX, TXT, Markdown, HTML, and RTF. Import a web page from its URL or your browser, paste an article, email, or note, and listen immediately. Browse Project Gutenberg and your OPDS catalogs for thousands of free classics.

Custom pronunciations
A name pronounced incorrectly? A foreign word? An acronym? Long-press a word and teach VocaRead exactly how to say it.

Read while you listen
Follow the text as narration plays, with the current line highlighted. Add bookmarks, highlights, and notes, then export them as Markdown or CSV.

Never lose your place
Smart Rewind jumps back to a nearby sentence after a call or a headphone disconnect. Set the Sleep Timer for a few minutes or until the end of the chapter, and continue automatically with the next book in your Listen Next queue.

CarPlay, Apple Watch, Siri, and widgets
Listen in the car with CarPlay, control playback from Apple Watch, ask Siri and Shortcuts, and resume from the widget.

On-device translation
For selected languages, VocaRead translates locally, without sending your text to the cloud.

Great for accessibility
A calm, focused way to read for dyslexia, low vision, tired eyes, or anyone who simply prefers to listen.

Your library, at a glance
A list view to find any book and resume exactly where you left off. Imports now detect introductions and prologues in most books, so playback starts where the book really starts.

Simple pricing
Every book includes 90 minutes of free listening. Unlock unlimited listening with a one-time purchase. No subscription. No ads.

## Key features

- Text to audiobook conversion
- Offline listening
- Supports EPUB, PDF, DOCX, MOBI, and more
- Multiple natural-sounding voices and languages
- Customizable reading speed
- On-device OCR and translation
- CarPlay and Apple Watch integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is VocaRead safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess VocaRead.

## Is VocaRead legit?

VocaRead: Text to Speech appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for VocaRead is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocaread-text-to-speech/id6757822401/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Gut, aber ausbaufähig

*2026-10-14*

Noch nicht perfekt, aber zweckmäßig und ohne Abo verfügbar. Ich wünsche mir, dass ich Texte im Nachhinein noch andern kann ohne sie neu anlegen zu müssen. Außerdem möchte ich sekundengenau zurückspulen können. Ich möchte meine Hörbücher exportieren können um sie am Freund zu senden, gerne in gängigen Formaten. Und die KI Stimmen sprechen teilweise Worte und Zahlen falsch aus, Nachbearbeitung ist möglich, aber kann aufwendig sein. Pluspunkte: einmal zahlen, kein lästiges Abo. Für meine private Nutzung (Hörbücher kreieren für Schulmaterial) ausreichend.

### 5/5 — Simple, works great!

*2026-08-31*

This was the first app I tried and it has been my favorite. I really like the voices. It is a one time fee. They don't collect my data and I can use it offline. What's not to love. 

I wish I could do slight bigger files. I have a few books that are 16mb and the highest it can do is 15.

**Developer response:** Hi Heather2026,
Thank you so much for your kind review! 
I'm really happy to hear that you're enjoying Vocaread, especially the voices, offline support, and our privacy-first approach.
I will increase the maximum upload size in an upcoming update so that larger books like yours can be imported.
Thanks again for your feedback and support!
Emmanuel

### 4/5 — Amei

*2026-08-04*

Amei esse APP. Porém, não mostrou as primeiras páginas de um livro em EPUB (ignorou a introdução, por exemplo)

**Developer response:** Olá, obrigado pela sua mensagem.
Na verdade, VocaRead faz processamento para determinar o capítulo automaticamente. Ele remove qualquer coisa que não seja um capítulo real (se ele conseguir encontrar)
Vou trabalhar para tentar detectar as introduções reais também
Muito obrigado pelo seu apoio
Emanuel

### 5/5 — Très bonne application

*2026-07-03*

J'écoute des livres depuis des années avec une autre application. Vocaread vient de la remplacer. 2 suggestions: 1) le volume este très bas par rapport aux autres applications (ecouteurs à 80% pou 70db). 2) l'accès aux sommeil est fastidieuse. Maintenir appuyé sur bouton plat pour choisir la mise en veille sera plus pratique

**Developer response:** Bonjour iPenseur,
Je vous remercie pour votre message.
J'ai pris note de vos suggestions et elles seront prises en compte dans la prochaine version.
Cordialement,
Emmanuel

### 5/5 — Super pratique pour les amateurs de livres audio

*2026-05-30*

Cette application est top pour les amateurs de livres audio.

Le gros plus de cette appli, en plus de sa gratuité, c’est de pouvoir y charger des livres en différentes langues sans se soucier de la connaître car l’application traduit le texte à la volée et de manière fluide je trouve.

## Frequently asked questions about VocaRead

### Does VocaRead have ads?

No, VocaRead is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'no ads' in its description, ensuring an uninterrupted listening experience.

### How much does VocaRead cost?

VocaRead is free to download and use, with an initial 90 minutes of free listening per book. Unlimited listening can be unlocked with a one-time purchase, with no subscription required.

### What devices does VocaRead support?

VocaRead is supported on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad, allowing users to listen across their Apple ecosystem.

### Can I use VocaRead offline?

Yes, VocaRead works offline once a voice is downloaded. This allows for listening on planes, subways, or anywhere without an internet connection.

### What file formats can VocaRead import?

VocaRead supports a wide range of formats including EPUB, PDF, DOCX, TXT, Markdown, HTML, RTF, and MOBI/AZW3. It can also import web pages and pasted text.

### How often is VocaRead updated?

The latest version of VocaRead is 3.0.5, and it was last updated on November 4, 2026. This indicates a recent update and ongoing development.

### Is VocaRead suitable for children?

VocaRead has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. Its accessibility features can also benefit children with reading challenges.

### What languages does VocaRead support?

VocaRead offers a selection of natural voices across 31 languages, allowing users to choose narrators that match the book's language or their preference.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.5 — 2026-11-04

3.0.5
• Voice downloads keep going when the screen turns off or you switch apps, and pick up where they stopped instead of starting over.
• Each voice shows its download size before you choose it.
• Voices are marked M or F instead of H or F.
• Improved compatibility with Kindle books (MOBI, AZW, AZW3).
• Fixed missing dialogue in some plays.
• Fixed an import error that came back at every launch after a file shared from another app could not be imported.
• Import error codes make it easier to identify problems.

### 3.0.4 — 2026-10-15

New in VocaRead 3.0.4:
• Fixed a crash when opening a book on Mac.
• Chapter titles, drop caps and story titles are better recognised when a book is imported.
• English books: "No." is no longer read as "number".
• Project Gutenberg downloads switch to a mirror when the server is unavailable.
• Search now works in Calibre catalogs (OPDS).
• Reading mode no longer cuts off the line above the current one.

### 3.0.3 — 2026-10-12

New in VocaRead 3.0.3:
• Numbers, dates and chapter titles are now read in the language of each book.
• Pronunciation corrections take effect immediately, and you can now add a word before it is read.
• Improved translations.

### 3.0.2 — 2026-10-01

New in VocaRead 3.0.2:
• Faster speeds now sound more natural and less tiring with most voices, and the speed settings show the optimal speed for your voice.
• Short sentences and chapter titles are read more cleanly.
• Search inside a book now takes you to the exact sentence, and you can go back to where you were listening.
• Search for a word straight from the reading view menu.
• Better pages and sentence pauses for Japanese and Chinese books.
• An updated public-domain catalog that is easier to search, now including Japanese and Korean books.

### 3.0.1 — 2026-09-23

This update fixes an issue affecting playback.

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