NaturalLocalReader vs Audiobookify

Listen to Safari articles and imported documents entirely on-device — no internet required for playback. NaturalLocalReader offers English and Chinese text-to-speech with voice cloning, optional AI-powered multi-voice narration, a Safari extension, offline audio preparation, and a saved reading library. Use the Safari extension to send any article straight into the app, or import `.txt`, `.epub`, `.pdf`, `.md`, or `.html` files and keep them in a reading library with saved progress. Pick up where you left off, jump to any paragraph or chapter, and listen with simple playback controls. **English and Chinese playback, fully on-device.** English content is read using PocketTTS — a fast, natural-sounding engine with voice cloning support. Chinese content uses MOSS — a CoreML-powered voice engine also with voice cloning. Record a short clip or import any audio file, and the engine reads in your voice. No internet connection needed for any engine. **Voice cloning for English and Chinese.** Record a short clip in Settings → Voice Reference and the engine reads in your voice — available for both PocketTTS (English) and MOSS (Chinese). MOSS also lets you save multiple named voice references and switch between them instantly. **Multi-voice narration, for an audiobook feel.** Turn this on in Settings with your own free Gemini API key, and imported Chinese or English books are automatically read with a distinct voice per character — narrator, dialogue, and each speaker read separately. It's entirely opt-in and off by default; the resulting audio is still prepared and played back on-device. For longer listening sessions, NaturalLocalReader can prepare offline audio for any saved file so you can keep listening with fewer pauses. Preparation is resumable — start, stop, and pick up again any time. NaturalLocalReader requires a subscription or one-time purchase to access all features. A 7-day free trial is included with the subscription. ### Highlights - Send article text from Safari to the iOS app with one tap. - Import and save `.txt`, `.epub`, `.pdf`, `.md`, and `.html` files in an in-app reading library. - Read English text aloud using PocketTTS with voice cloning — record your voice and PocketTTS reads in your style. - Read Chinese text aloud using MOSS with voice cloning — record your voice and MOSS reads in your style. - Save multiple named voice references for Chinese and switch between them in Settings. - Jump to any paragraph by tapping it; navigate chapters with the chapter list. - Return to the home screen without losing the current article or saved text. - Keep your reading progress for any reopened saved file. - Prepare offline audio for any imported file and resume unfinished preparation later. - Adjust playback speed: 0.75×, 1×, 1.25×, 1.5×, or 2×. - Use on-device playback — your content stays private, nothing leaves your device. ### Current playback experience - **English** uses PocketTTS (on-device, voice cloning supported). - **Chinese** uses MOSS (on-device CoreML, voice cloning supported) or Qwen (on-device, no internet required). ### Good fit for - People with dyslexia, ADHD, or reading fatigue who prefer listening - Reading articles while walking, commuting, or doing chores - Listening to Chinese web novels, articles, or study material on the go - Reducing screen fatigue - Saving long documents to listen later - Listening to imported ebooks (EPUB, PDF) with saved progress Terms of Use: This app uses Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Read your EPUBS, or listen to them with Audiobookify, using on device, offline neural TTS models. Read with a clean, customizable reader, or listen where you left off with natural neural voices that run entirely on your device. All models run efficiently, meaning great optimization, battery life, thermals and background playback. Optimized for iOS 26 & 27. LISTEN TO ANY BOOK • On-device neural text-to-speech once a voice is downloaded, narration works fully offline and nothing you read is sent to a server • Multiple engines and voices: Orate (best natural model, supporter only), Supertonic (30+ languages) and Kokoro (English), plus every Apple system voice • Sentence-by-sentence highlighting that follows along as it reads • Double-tap any sentence to start listening from there • Background playback with lock-screen and Control Center controls - keep listening with the screen off • Adjustable speaking speed and pauses between sentences • Resumes where you left off and continues seamlessly across chapters A READER YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN • Clean, distraction-free EPUB reading (txt and MD also supported) • Choose your font, text size, line spacing, margins, and color theme • Table of contents, chapter navigation, and progress tracking • Sentence-by-sentence highlighting that follows along as it reads PRONUNCIATION THAT GETS IT RIGHT • Text replacements to fix names and abbreviations before they're spoken • Pronunciation overrides using IPA for precise control • RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation speed reading mode YOUR LIBRARY, EVERYWHERE • Import EPUBs from Files or other apps • Optional iCloud sync for reading progress, library, and preferences • Bring in fan fiction as EPUBs via URL import PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Speech is synthesized on your device, your books are never uploaded for narration • No account, no ads, no tracking The app contains one in app purchase that unlocks Orate, our best model, extra voices, and supports ongoing development. More voices and models will be added in the future. All core features are free forever. Download once, listen offline, read your way. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/therysin/Audiobookify/blob/main/PrivacyPolicy.md