Best Aloud Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good aloud apps. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Aloud Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Aloud!, text to speech readerAloud!, text to speech readerFree4.3★ (242)YesYesAug 2026
2Aloud — Text to Speech ReaderAloud — Text to Speech ReaderFreeNoYesSep 2026
3Voice Aloud ReaderVoice Aloud ReaderFree4.6★ (19K)YesYesSep 2026
4Aloud: English Speaking CoachAloud: English Speaking CoachFreeNoYesAug 2026
5AloudAloudFreeNoYesJun 2026
6Aloud: Voice Journal & DiaryAloud: Voice Journal & DiaryFree5.0★ (1)NoYesSep 2026
7Speechify – Text to Speech PDFSpeechify – Text to Speech PDFFree4.7★ (524K)YesYesSep 2026
8Text to Voice: Read Aloud PDFText to Voice: Read Aloud PDFFree5.0★ (2)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Aloud

Aloud!, text to speech reader#1

Aloud!, text to speech reader by Chun Kai Lau

Read out loud PDF, books (TTS)
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.3😐(242 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Aloud!, text to speech reader screenshot 1
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Aloud!, text to speech reader screenshot 5
Aloud!, text to speech reader screenshot 6

Transform documents, articles, and eBooks into audio with this text-to-speech reader. Enjoy offline playback, customizable voices, and automatic progress tracking for a seamless listening experience anywhere, anytime. It's an ideal tool for productivity and accessibility.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy copy-paste functionality for text input
  • 🎧 Helpful for accessibility and learning disabilities
  • ⚡ Works well with multiple file formats when functioning
  • 🎯 Useful for multitasking (studying while driving/walking)
  • 🔊 Adjustable speech speed
  • 💰 Free version available
  • ☁️ Cloud/Dropbox sync capability
  • 📱 Compatible with older iOS versions

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes when opening files
  • 🐛 Crashes on startup after updates
  • 🗣️ Robotic and unnatural voice quality
  • 📄 Poor PDF and ePub file handling
  • 💾 Save function doesn't work reliably
  • 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 📺 Ads persist even after paid upgrade
  • ⚙️ Poor user interface and navigation
  • 🔤 Mispronounces words and special characters
  • 🔤 Reads punctuation marks aloud
  • ⏸️ Text repetition bug (reads same paragraph multiple times)
  • 🔄 Cannot set custom starting point in documents
  • ⌨️ Keyboard cannot be minimized
  • 🔒 Upgrade/restore functions don't work properly
  • 🌐 Limited language support
  • ⏱️ Slow scrolling and lagging performance
  • 🔐 Paid features not accessible after purchase
  • 📱 Interface control issues on newer devices
Voice Aloud Reader#3

Voice Aloud Reader by Marcin Olawski

Text to speech Read PDF book
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(19K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Voice Aloud Reader screenshot 1
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This application transforms written text into spoken words, making it ideal for those who are busy or have difficulty reading. It supports a wide range of document types and languages, offering a customizable listening experience.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reads text quickly
  • 💡 Helpful for people with reading disabilities
  • 🤑 Good value for the price
  • 🎉 Excellent text-to-speech quality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming
  • 🤖 Robotic-sounding voices
  • 💰 Subscription model too expensive
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding place in long documents
  • 🤷‍♀️ Limited customization options

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FAQ about Aloud

What are the best aloud apps for iPhone?
Aloud!, text to speech reader tops our aloud apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 242 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top aloud apps we rank are free to download, including Aloud!, text to speech reader and Aloud — Text to Speech Reader.
Aloud!, text to speech reader shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ aloud apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Aloud! is a text-to-speech (TTS) reader that converts various text formats like PDFs, Word documents, eBooks, and web pages into audio. It allows you to listen to your content hands-free, making it ideal for multitasking or for users who need reading assistance.
The app boasts extensive format support, including PDF, Microsoft Office files (DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX), iWorks Pages, OpenOffice (ODT, ODP), EPUB, MOBI, AZW, FB2, TXT, RTF, and HTML. It can also handle files within ZIP, RAR, and 7Z archives.

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