Solo Read vs BookSpoken

A new way to read—one word at a time. A fresh take on the traditional eReader, designed for greater accessibility and focus. Simply paste in any text and watch it unfold word by word on your screen. Customize your reading experience: Control the text size and speed Pause, rewind, or fast forward like you’re watching a movie Enjoy a clean, minimalist interface that keeps distractions away Whether you're working on focus, want a more digestible reading experience, or just want to try something new, this app makes reading smoother, calmer, and more in tune with your pace. Read with intention. One word at a time.

BookSpoken turns any printed book into a read-along audiobook, right on your iPhone. Point your camera at the pages. BookSpoken reads them aloud in a natural, human-sounding voice and highlights each word as it speaks, so your eyes and ears stay in the same place. Hearing and seeing a sentence at once is how reading clicks. It is made for anyone who reads better by ear: people with dyslexia, readers learning English, students working through a dense chapter, tired eyes at the end of a long day, or anyone who simply prefers to listen. WHY BOOKSPOKEN A real voice, not a robot. The natural on-device voice sounds nothing like the built-in phone reader. Follow along. Every word is highlighted as it is spoken, so you never lose your place. Works on paper. Scan a physical book, a textbook, a magazine, a printout, anything printed. Completely private. Your photos of the pages and the text never leave your phone. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is tracked. Works offline. The voice runs entirely on your device, so no signal is needed. HOW IT WORKS 1. Snap the cover, then the pages. 2. BookSpoken reads the text and tidies it up. 3. Press play and follow along, word by word. FREE TO TRY Read the first pages of any book for free. A single one-time purchase unlocks every page of every book you scan, forever. No subscription, no account.