# VocaRead — Audiobook maker, read aloud

> Converts e-books and text into offline audiobooks with customizable voices. (iPhone/iPad app by Emmanuel BORGES.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocaread/id6757822401 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Emmanuel BORGES](https://appshunter.io/developer/387338144)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 152 MB
- Languages: French (France), German (Germany), American English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified, China), Korean, Croatian, Danish and 32 more
- Released: 2026-01-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocaread/id6757822401/reviews.md

## What is VocaRead?

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

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 30+ natural voices across multiple 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.

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
- Customizable voices and pronunciations
- Highlighting current line
- EPUB, PDF, MOBI/AZW3 import
- On-device translation
- Apple CarPlay & Watch support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

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


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocaread/id6757822401/reviews.md

### 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

### What file formats can VocaRead import?

VocaRead supports EPUB, PDF, MOBI/AZW3, and plain text files. You can also paste text directly into the app for immediate listening.

### Does VocaRead require an internet connection to listen?

No, once voices are downloaded, VocaRead allows for offline listening. This means you can listen on planes, in subways, or anywhere without a connection.

### How does VocaRead handle custom pronunciations?

You can teach VocaRead how to pronounce specific words, names, or acronyms by long-pressing them. This ensures accurate narration for any text.

### What are the pricing details for VocaRead?

VocaRead offers 90 minutes of free listening per book. Unlimited listening can be unlocked with a one-time purchase, and there are no subscriptions or ads.

### Does VocaRead have ads?

No, VocaRead is ad-free. The app focuses on providing an uninterrupted listening experience for users.

### Can I use VocaRead with Apple CarPlay or Apple Watch?

Yes, VocaRead integrates with Apple CarPlay for in-car listening and allows playback control from your Apple Watch. You can easily resume your listening session across devices.

### What languages are supported for on-device translation?

For selected languages, VocaRead can perform on-device translation without sending your text to the cloud. This feature enhances privacy and accessibility.

### How often is VocaRead updated?

The latest version of VocaRead is 2.4.0, last updated on June 8, 2026. Updates typically include new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.0 — 2026-08-07

New in VocaRead 2.6.0:
• Improved PDF import and reading, including complex and scanned documents.
• Discover voices more easily with new voice previews in onboarding and Settings.
• Share excerpts from your books directly from the player.
• Improved CarPlay experience.
• Readarium integration.
• Several fixes and stability improvements for a smoother listening experience.

### 2.5.0 — 2026-07-22

New in VocaRead 2.5.0:

• Enjoy more powerful, consistent audio that is easier on the ears.
• Fall asleep without losing your place with new Sleep Timer controls, including quick durations and End of Chapter.
• Control playback with Siri and Shortcuts, then pick up easily from the new widget.
• Turn a web page into an audiobook and import books from your OPDS catalogs.
• Listen to even more documents: Word, TXT, Markdown, HTML, RTF, and even scanned PDFs.
• Organize your library with collections, editable metadata, and a Listen Next queue.
• Plus, enjoy many improvements for smoother, more reliable listening, imports, and navigation.

### 2.4.0 — 2026-06-08

Paste text, press play
Turn any article, email, or note into a natural-sounding audiobook. Just paste your text and listen.

Sleep timer
Drift off to your book. Pause after 5 to 60 minutes, or right at the end of the current chapter.

Fix any pronunciation
Long-press a word to teach VocaRead how to say it. Names, foreign words, acronyms — spoken your way.

### 2.3.0 — 2026-05-22

Read your Kindle and PDF books
VocaRead now supports MOBI and AZW3 (Kindle) formats, with automatic chapter detection. PDFs too: no more shapeless walls of text — chapters are detected and navigable.

Apple Books import
EPUBs exported from Apple Books now import without a hitch.

More reliable playback in the car
CarPlay no longer auto-resumes after a call or interruption if you were paused. Voice changes are more stable too — no more silent gaps at launch.

### 2.2.0 — 2026-05-19

Jump between chapters in one tap
  A new chapter list opens straight from the player: find any passage and pick up your reading exactly where you want.

  Long-press on the text
  Select a sentence to replay it, highlight, copy or translate it — without interrupting playback.

  Your books, better structured
  Improved chapter detection across thousands of titles: fewer junk pages, cleaner intros, and chapter subtitles are now shown.

  Control your reading from your Apple Watch

## More apps by Emmanuel BORGES

- [XyloFun Kids](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xylofun-kids/id6739961574)

All apps by Emmanuel BORGES: https://appshunter.io/developer/387338144

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