# Voice Aloud Reading — app for those unable to speak

> Text-to-speech app with personalized voice recording and pre-made phrases. (iPhone/iPad app by ryo muranaka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-aloud-reading/id6446442219 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ryo muranaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606480078)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2023-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-aloud-reading/id6446442219/reviews.md

## What is Voice Aloud Reading?

Voice Aloud Reading is a free, easy-to-use text-to-speech app for reading out both ready-made and freely typed sentences.

The main functions are as follows

Read aloud in your own voice:
Record your voice for each phrase before losing it, for example before surgery, and hear it instead of a synthesized voice. Existing audio can be imported, and a full backup moves everything to a new device.

Ready-made sentences:
400 phrases for daily life, travel and work. You can add your own without limit.

Tap to speech:
Tap a sentence and it is read out immediately in a natural voice.

Text-to-speech:
Type your own text and have it read out. What you type is kept in the history.

Dark mode:
Easy on the eyes at night or in dark places.

Font size:
Change the size of the text on screen to suit your eyesight.

Designed with accessibility in mind, for medical, care and educational settings as well as everyday conversation. Updated regularly — missing a sentence? Mention it in a review and we will add it.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What is My Voice?
A: You record your own voice for each phrase; tapping it plays your recording instead of a synthesized voice. Made for people preparing to lose their voice, for example before surgery. Settings > Voice > My Voice.

Q: Where are recordings stored? Are they sent anywhere?
A: They stay on this device only. Nothing is sent anywhere, including to our servers.

Q: How long can one recording be?
A: Up to 60 seconds. For longer sentences, we recommend splitting them into separate phrases.

Q: Can I use audio I have already recorded?
A: Yes — from the Files app, iCloud Drive, or the share sheet in Voice Memos. Up to 10 minutes per file, and several files at once with matches suggested from file names.

Q: Will I lose my data when I change devices?
A: No. The full backup saves phrases, categories, order, recordings and settings in one file. Settings > Full Backup.

Q: Is the app paid?
A: Every reading feature is free. Ads are shown, and a one-time purchase to remove them is available. Nothing is locked behind that purchase.

Q: Ads came back after I changed devices.
A: Ad removal is tied to your Apple Account, so it is not included in the backup. Go to Settings > Remove Ads and tap "Restore Purchase".

Q: Can I use Personal Voice (iOS 17 or later)?
A: Yes. It is created in iOS Settings > Accessibility and supports English (US), Spanish (Mexico) and Chinese. For other languages, use My Voice.

Q: The silence before and after my recording bothers me.
A: It is trimmed automatically and can be undone. Strength: Settings > Voice > My Voice.

Q: Does it work on iPad?
A: Yes, both iPhone and iPad are supported.

Q: Can I add my own phrases and categories?
A: Yes, with no limit. Add, edit, reorder and move phrases between categories; put frequent ones in Favorites.

Q: Can I change the voice?
A: Yes. Pick from the voices on your device; speed and pitch in Settings > Voice.

Q: How many languages are supported?
A: Eleven, switching automatically with your iPhone's language setting.

Q: Does it work offline?
A: Yes. Only some high-quality voices need an initial download in iOS.

Q: Can I save the spoken text as a file?
A: Yes, and share it. If the phrase has your recording, that is exported.

Q: There is no sound.
A: Check the silent switch and volume, then close and reopen the app.

Q: Can I open the app's screens directly from other apps?
A: Yes: speechlist://main, //grid, //new, //input, //settings — handy with the Shortcuts app.

## Key features

- Text-to-speech conversion
- Personalized voice recording
- Library of ready-made phrases
- Customizable font size
- Dark mode
- Backup and restore functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveAds | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-aloud-reading/id6446442219/reviews.md

### 5/5 — もっと役に立ちます

*2026-06-14*

僕はそう思います。全部AI機能に読ませています。うれしい話ですよ。ぜひぜひ皆さんもよかったら読み上げてまた通知が来るようによろしくお願いいたします。

### 5/5 — ほんとに便利。

*2026-02-17*

私は声が出せないのでこういうアプリを探していたのですが、今まで使ったアプリの中で1番使いやすく、便利です。

### 4/5 — まだテストしているだけで、本当にお外では使っていません今すぐ

*2026-02-11*

僕は目が見えない障害者で声を出すのはすごく大好きで、音の聞き分け力がすげえんだよ方VoiceOverを使っててわかるんだけど、これただ入力されたテキストアプリの中にVoiceOverが取り込まれててVoiceOverで再生されているだけじゃないよ僕にも、デベロッパーの怪盗つけて

### 2/5 — 広告が

*2025-11-27*

使い方等は便利ですが広告が邪魔　エロ広告が出て消せない　相手に見せる時恥ずかしい　消す項目あるが　購入しか無く消せません

### 4/5 — 【要望】文章の訂正

*2025-03-16*

感情の「罪悪感を感じる」と「嫌悪感を感じる」という意味が重複している文章を直していただきたいです。

良いアプリの提供ありがとうございます。

**Developer response:** 貴重なご指摘をいただき、ありがとうございます。
ご指摘いただいた「罪悪感を感じる」と「嫌悪感を感じる」の重複表現について、確かに不自然な日本語表現となっておりました。申し訳ございません。
既にダウンロード済みのデータにつきましては、アップデートでの修正が技術的に難しい部分となっております。お手数をおかけして恐縮ですが、該当の文章につきましては、お手元で削除や編集をしていただけますと幸いです。
今後追加する内容については、このような重複表現がないよう十分注意してまいります。細かい点までご確認いただき、また温かいお言葉もいただけて大変励みになります。引き続きよろしくお願いいたします。

### 3/5 — 外来で使用

*2024-09-07*

言語障害がある患者さんの対応時に使わせてもらっていますが、医療従事者用の文章も追加して欲しいです。(頭痛がする、眩暈がする)など

**Developer response:** 椋助けさん、レビューありがとうございます！

言語障害を持つ患者さんへの対応に当アプリをご利用いただき、感謝申し上げます。医療従事者用の文章追加についてのご要望、承知しました。現在のアップデートで、様々な状況下で用いることができる文章リストを追加しました。具体的には、症状に関する表現も含めていますので、ぜひご活用ください。

また、レイアウト変更も行い、より使いやすくなっていることを願っています。今後も何かご要望や気になる点があれば、お気軽にこちらでお知らせください。まだまだ追加してほしい文章などありましたら、ぜひともレビューでお願いいたします！引き続き、アプリの改善に努めてまいりますので、どうぞよろしくお願いいたします！

### 3/5 — 読み上げ方がおかしい！

*2024-05-20*

この商品は試着できますか？の読み上げが、しちゃくなのにちっちゃくって聞こえる。
読み上げスピードを変えても変に聞こえます。
なので、直して欲しいです。
また、直して欲しいところあったらここのレビューに書きますね。

わたしは、場面緘黙症のため、どうにか話せるようになったけど、いざっていう時に使えるかなあって思って、このアプリを取りました。

**Developer response:** zoologyjopさん、レビューありがとうございます！
読み上げがうまくいかないとのこと、ご不便をおかけして申し訳ございません。Appleの読み上げ機能に依存している部分もあるため、こちらでの修正がすぐには難しいのですが、「試着」をひらがな表記にすることで、正しく読み上げることができるかと思いますので、ぜひお試しください。

また、アップデートでレイアウトの変更も行いましたので、使いやすさが向上していると嬉しいです。今後も気になる点があれば、こちらで教えていただけると助かります！個人で開発を行っているため、少し時間はかかるかもしれませんが、改善に努めていきますね。

引き続きよろしくお願いします！

### 4/5 — とても良いですね！

*2024-04-26*

読み上げアプリを色々試しましたがこのアプリが一番良く感じました。
無料でここまでやってくれるのは有り難いです。

ただ私には読み上げが少し早く感じるのでもう少し遅くするか速度調整機能が有ると言う事無しです！

期待してます。

**Developer response:** ご意見ありがとうございます！お褒めいただき、とても嬉しいです。速度調整機能に関しては対応済みであり、次回のアップデートでお試しください！星５をいただけると、私の励みになります。何卒、よろしくお願いいたします。何かご不明点やご要望がありましたら、いつでもお知らせください！

### 3/5 — 音が出せないのですが、どのようにすれば良いのでしょうか

*2024-04-23*

iOS16.7.5では動作しないでしょうか？はやく利用してみたいです。

**Developer response:** なかなや、はかた　様
レビューをいただき、誠にありがとうございます！
再生できない問題としましては、

- マナーモードを解除していない
- 音量を０に設定している

が挙げられます。次回のアップデートで、マナーモード下においても再生可能に修正いたしますので、少々お待ちいただければと思います。今後とも宜しくお願い致します🙇‍♂

### 3/5 — 機能はいいです

*2023-12-12*

書き込んで使う時に、書き込み欄が消えてしまい、入力した文字が見づらい意外問題ない

**Developer response:** レビューを頂き、誠にありがとうございます。
大変ご迷惑をおかけしております。

先日のアップデートで、入力タブの画面の修正を行いました。一度ご覧いただきたいです。

他に修正必要箇所がございましたら、ご教授頂きたいです。今後ともよろしくお願いいたします。

もしよろしければ、評価の星の数を増やしていただけますと大変励みになりますので、宜しくお願いします🙇

## Frequently asked questions about Voice Aloud Reading

### What is 'My Voice' in Voice Aloud Reading?

My Voice allows you to record your own voice for specific phrases. This feature is designed for individuals preparing to lose their voice, such as before surgery, enabling them to use their own recorded voice instead of a synthesized one. You can access it via Settings > Voice > My Voice.

### Are recordings made with Voice Aloud Reading stored securely?

Yes, all recordings are stored exclusively on your device. They are not sent anywhere, including to the developer's servers, ensuring your privacy.

### Can I use Voice Aloud Reading on multiple devices?

Yes, you can transfer your data, including phrases, categories, and recordings, to a new device using the full backup feature. This ensures you don't lose your personalized settings when switching devices.

### Does Voice Aloud Reading have ads?

Yes, Voice Aloud Reading contains advertisements. A one-time purchase is available to remove these ads, and this purchase is tied to your Apple Account.

### How often is Voice Aloud Reading updated?

The app is updated regularly. The latest version is 1.20.0, last updated on August 13, 2026, indicating a commitment to ongoing improvements and feature additions.

### Is Voice Aloud Reading available on iPad?

Yes, Voice Aloud Reading is designed to work on both iPhone and iPad devices, offering a consistent experience across Apple's mobile platforms.

### Can I add my own phrases to Voice Aloud Reading?

Absolutely. You can add an unlimited number of your own phrases and organize them into custom categories. Frequent phrases can also be added to your Favorites for quick access.

### What is the age rating for Voice Aloud Reading?

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

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.20.0 — 2026-08-13

Bug fixes.

- Fixed audio sent from Voice Memos and other apps appearing twice, and "can't send" showing while space was still available. Files sent together are no longer discarded partway through.
- Fixed the previous take being saved when re-recording during batch recording.
- Fixed the list still showing the old contents after restoring a backup.
- Fixed audio files being exported with a synthesized voice for phrases that have your own recording.
- Fixed a truncated button label on the input screen.

### 1.19.0 — 2026-08-12

목소리를 잃기 전에, 자신의 목소리를 남길 수 있습니다.

문구마다 본인의 목소리를 녹음해 두면, 탭했을 때 합성 음성이 아니라 녹음한 목소리가 그대로 재생됩니다. 수술을 앞두신 분이나 목소리가 점점 나오기 어려워지는 분을 위한 기능입니다. 설정 > 음성 > 내 목소리에서 사용해 보세요.

내 목소리로 읽어주기:
- 문구마다 녹음하고 탭해서 재생
- 카테고리를 골라 한 문구씩 이어서 녹음
- 말하는 동안 음량을 파형으로 확인, 시작 전 카운트다운도 선택 가능
- 앞뒤 무음을 자동으로 잘라내고, 너무 잘렸으면 되돌릴 수 있습니다
- 개인 음성 지원(iOS 17 이상)

이미 가지고 있는 음성 사용:
- 음성 파일을 가져와 문구에 지정(파일 앱, iCloud Drive)
- 음성 메모 등에서 공유 시트로 바로 보내기
- 앱 안의 녹음을 다른 문구에도 다시 사용
- 여러 파일을 한 번에 가져오기(파일 이름으로 지정 후보를 만듭니다)

기기를 바꿀 때:
- 문구·카테고리·즐겨찾기·순서·녹음·발음 사전·설정을 하나의 파일로 저장해 새 기기에서 그대로 복원

녹음은 이 기기 안에만 저장되며 외부로 전송되지 않습니다.

참고: 광고 제거는 Apple 계정에 연결되어 있어 백업에 포함되지 않습니다. 새 기기에서는 설정 > 광고 제거에서 "구매 복원"을 탭해 주세요.

### 1.17.0 — 2026-05-10

Bug fixes:
- Fixed an issue where the app could crash when deleting items from a list
- Fixed an issue where the app could crash when switching audio files quickly
- Improved stability of audio playback

### 1.15.0 — 2026-04-07

버그 수정:
- 목록에서 항목을 삭제할 때 앱이 종료될 수 있는 문제를 수정했습니다
- 오디오 파일을 빠르게 전환할 때 앱이 종료될 수 있는 문제를 수정했습니다
- 오디오 재생 안정성을 향상시켰습니다

### 1.14.0 — 2026-04-01

연속 재생 기능 추가:
- 카테고리 내 텍스트를 자동으로 순서대로 읽어줍니다
- 이전/다음 버튼으로 목록 내 항목 간 이동 가능

재생 기능 개선:
- 재생 중 속도를 변경해도 현재 위치부터 이어서 재생
- 재생 진행 바 표시 정확도 향상

사용성 개선:
- 즐겨찾기 목록이 비어 있을 때 적절한 안내 버튼 표시
- 스와이프 조작 및 전반적인 조작성 향상

버그 수정:
- 즐겨찾기 토글 및 미니 플레이어 동작 수정

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