Best Audio Description Apps

239+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Looking for free audio description apps? 20 of our 239+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Audio Description Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FIFA Audio DescriptionFIFA Audio DescriptionFreeNoNoJul 2026
2EarcatchEarcatchFreeNoNoMay 2026
3Audio DescriptionAudio DescriptionFreeNoNoMay 2026
4Spectrum Access: Enabled MediaSpectrum Access: Enabled MediaFree4.5★ (145)NoNoJul 2026
5YouDescribeYouDescribeFree2.5★ (15)NoNoMay 2026
6XL Cinema ADXL Cinema ADFree1.0★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
7GretaGretaFree2.8★ (5)NoYesMay 2026
8Transcribe Audio to Text NotesTranscribe Audio to Text NotesFree4.5★ (3.7K)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Audio Description

More Audio Description apps to explore

4
Spectrum Access: Enabled Media
Spectrum Access: Enabled Media
Spectrum Access: Enabled Media
Audio Description and CC
Free

This app provides audio descriptions and closed captioning for movies and TV shows. Download assistive tracks and sync them with your TV for a more inclusive entertainment experience.

Free audio descriptionsClosed captioningDownloadable assistive tracks
🎬 Entertainment
(145)
free
5
YouDescribe
YouDescribe
YouDescribe
by Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute
Free

This app provides blind and visually-impaired users with access to YouTube videos featuring audio descriptions. Users can watch, search for, and request descriptions for videos, as well as rate existing descriptions.

Watch videos with audio descriptionsSearch for described YouTube videosRequest descriptions for new videos
📷 Photo & Video
(15)
free
6
XL Cinema AD
XL Cinema AD
XL Cinema AD
Accessible cinema
Free

This app provides synchronized audio descriptions for movies, enhancing the entertainment experience for visually impaired individuals. It transforms your smartphone into a tool for private audio playback, whether in a theater or at home, and supports alternate language tracks.

Synchronized audio descriptionsAlternate language audio tracksTheater and home use
🎬 Entertainment
(3)
free
7
Greta
Greta
Greta
Just enjoy cinema
Free

Enhance your cinema experience with synchronized audio and subtitles. This app offers multilingual dubbing, audio descriptions, and hearing-impaired support for films, both in theaters and at home. Enjoy movies more inclusively with features like sound amplification and adjustable subtitle sizes.

Multilingual dubbing and subtitlesAudio description for visually impairedSDH subtitles for hearing impaired
🎬 Entertainment
(5)
free
8
Transcribe Audio to Text Notes
Transcribe Audio to Text Notes
Transcribe Audio to Text Notes
AI Note Taker & Transcription
Free

This app uses AI to transcribe audio and video into text, generate summaries, and rewrite recordings. It's designed for students, professionals, and creators to save time and organize notes efficiently. Features include speaker identification, translation, and secure storage.

AI-powered transcriptionAudio and video summarizationSpeaker identification
🔧 Utilities
(3.7K)
subscription
9
ElevenReader: Read Books Aloud
ElevenReader: Read Books Aloud
ElevenReader: Read Books Aloud
Reader for Books, PDFs & Docs
Free

This app transforms any text into realistic, AI-powered audio narration. Listen to books, PDFs, documents, news, and blogs in over 32 languages with natural-sounding voices. Features include text highlighting, bookmarking, and flexible playback speeds.

AI-powered text-to-speechReads books, PDFs, and documents32+ languages with natural voices
📊 Productivity
(9.5K)
free with in-app purchases
10
UniDescription
UniDescription
UniDescription
Audio Describe the World
Free

This app provides audio descriptions for National Park Service sites, converting paper brochures into spoken content. It's designed for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, print dyslexic, or prefer auditory learning, ensuring equal access to public resources.

Audio descriptions for NPS sitesConverts brochures to audioDesigned for visually impaired
✈️ Travel
(96)
free
11
GraphicAudio Access Audiobooks
GraphicAudio Access Audiobooks
GraphicAudio Access Audiobooks
2000+ Dramatized Adaptations
Free

Access a vast library of over 2,000 dramatized audiobooks featuring full casts, cinematic music, and immersive sound effects. Stream or download your purchased titles directly to your device for an "A Movie in Your Mind®" listening experience.

2000+ dramatized audiobook adaptationsFull cast performancesCinematic music scores
🎬 Entertainment
(5.5K)
free
12
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes
Otter Transcribe Voice Notes
IA Prise de notes,Dictaphone
Free

This app offers real-time voice transcription for meetings, lectures, and conversations. It acts as an AI assistant, capturing slides, generating summaries, and allowing for collaborative editing and sharing of notes. Available in multiple languages and on web.

Real-time transcriptionAutomated meeting notes & summariesAI Chat for answers
📊 Productivity
(67K)
freemium
13
Spectrum TV
Spectrum TV
Spectrum TV
by Charter Communications
Free

Stream live and On Demand TV content on various devices. Control your DVR, set parental controls, and personalize your viewing experience. Access thousands of shows and movies anywhere with a connection.

Stream live TV anywhereThousands of On Demand shows and moviesCast to compatible TVs
🎬 Entertainment
(560K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Voice Video Translator - AiDub
Voice Video Translator - AiDub
Voice Video Translator - AiDub
Live Speech Audio Translation
Free

This app uses AI to translate video content, generating automatic captions and natural-sounding dubbed audio with lip-sync technology. It makes professional video translation accessible for creators and businesses aiming for global reach.

AI video translationAuto-generated captionsLip-sync technology
📷 Photo & Video
(2.7K)
subscription
15
Audio Guides - GPS Audio Tours
Audio Guides - GPS Audio Tours
Audio Guides - GPS Audio Tours
GPS Audio Guides, Travel Tours
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
Transcribe. Voice to text AI.
Transcribe. Voice to text AI.
Transcribe. Voice to text AI.
Speech from audio or video
Free

This app uses advanced AI to convert audio and video into accurate, searchable text. It supports over 40 languages, includes timestamps and speaker identification, and allows for easy editing and sharing. Prioritizing security and privacy, it streamlines transcription for professionals and students.

AI-powered transcriptionOver 40 languages supportedTimestamps and speaker identification
🎬 Entertainment
(82)
free with in-app purchases
17
NPS Audio Description Tours
NPS Audio Description Tours
NPS Audio Description Tours
by National Park Service
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
18
Litres: Audio
Litres: Audio
Litres: Audio
Listen to the best audiobooks
Free

Access a vast catalog of Russian audiobooks, from new releases to classics. Listen to free samples, manage your library across devices, and enjoy offline playback. Discover new authors and read customer reviews before you buy.

Extensive Russian audiobook catalogFree book samples up to 1 hourCross-device library sync
📚 Books
(2.6K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Read4Me - Talk Browser PDF DOC
Read4Me - Talk Browser PDF DOC
Read4Me - Talk Browser PDF DOC
Listen Web, TTS, Text to Audio
Free

Transform any web page, PDF, or scanned document into an audio experience. Listen to content at your preferred speed with natural-sounding voices. Ideal for hands-free consumption of digital and physical text.

Listen to web pagesConvert PDFs to audioScan and listen to books/papers
🔧 Utilities
(5.1K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Peech: Text to Speech Reader
Peech: Text to Speech Reader
Peech: Text to Speech Reader
Read Aloud Books, PDFs, Docs
Free

Transform any text into lifelike audiobooks with an AI-powered reading companion. Scan physical books, PDFs, or web articles to listen on the go, with natural-sounding voices and high-speed playback. Supports over 60 languages.

AI voice matching for different genresNatural and lifelike AI voicesLightning-fast OCR for physical books
📊 Productivity
(7.6K)
freemium

FAQ about Audio Description

Are there free audio description apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top audio description apps we rank are free to download, including FIFA Audio Description and Earcatch.
FIFA Audio Description has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 239+ audio description apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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