Best Free PDF Text To Speech Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to free pdf text to speech or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Free PDF Text To Speech Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Speechify – Text to Speech PDFSpeechify – Text to Speech PDFFree4.7★ (516K)YesYesAug 2026
2Text to Speech - SayTXT ReaderText to Speech - SayTXT ReaderFree4.6★ (349)NoNoAug 2026
3Text To Speech Audio ReaderText To Speech Audio ReaderFree4.3★ (1.7K)NoNoAug 2026
4Voice Aloud ReaderVoice Aloud ReaderFree4.6★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
5Peech: Text to Speech ReaderPeech: Text to Speech ReaderFree4.4★ (8.4K)NoYesAug 2026
6PDF read aloud - TTSPDF read aloud - TTSFree4.3★ (42)NoYesAug 2026
7NaturalReader - Text To SpeechNaturalReader - Text To SpeechFree4.6★ (8.8K)NoYesAug 2026
8Text to Speech PDF ReaderText to Speech PDF ReaderFree4.5★ (551)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Free PDF Text To Speech

Speechify – Text to Speech PDF#1

Speechify – Text to Speech PDF by Speechify Inc.

Read Aloud Books, Docs & PDFs
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(516K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#6in Productivity
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This app transforms text into spoken word with lifelike voices, reads documents, images, and articles aloud, and offers voice typing. It also features an AI assistant for summarizing and quizzing, and allows for AI podcast creation.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient text-to-speech
  • 👍 Diverse voice options
  • 🤖 Realistic AI narration
  • 💡 Helpful for dyslexic/ADHD users

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔇 Inconsistent voice quality
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
Text to Speech - SayTXT Reader#2

Text to Speech - SayTXT Reader by PDF GEAR TECH PTE. LTD.

Read Aloud, Voice & Audio Book
Strong Contender
📰 Magazines & Newspapers
4.6(349 ratings)
Free
#59in Magazines & Newspapers
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This app converts any text into natural-sounding audio, allowing you to listen to articles, PDFs, and more. It offers unlimited, free text-to-speech with customizable voices and playback speeds, acting as a helpful reading assistant for various needs.

Text To Speech Audio Reader#3

Text To Speech Audio Reader by 洁 刘

Read Out Loud For Me
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.3😐(1.7K ratings)
Free
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Convert text into spoken audio with this easy-to-use application. Import text files or type your own content, and have it read aloud. Features include navigation controls, sentence highlighting, and a variety of voice options.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and free
  • 🚀 Works well for basic text-to-speech
  • 💡 Customizable voice settings

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance, app gets stuck or repeats lines
  • 🔇 Robotic and unnatural-sounding voices
  • 🔍 Difficult to change settings during playback

More Free PDF Text To Speech apps to explore

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Voice Aloud Reader
Voice Aloud Reader
Voice Aloud Reader
Text to speech Read PDF book
Free

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.

Reads text aloudSupports various document formatsOver 40 languages supported
📊 Productivity
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Peech: Text to Speech Reader
Peech: Text to Speech Reader
Peech: Text to Speech Reader
Listen to Books, PDFs and Web
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
(8.4K)
freemium
6
PDF read aloud - TTS
PDF read aloud - TTS
PDF read aloud - TTS
Text to speech & reader
Free

This app reads PDF documents aloud using natural-sounding text-to-speech technology. Choose from over 120 voices and listen while multitasking. It supports numerous languages, making PDFs accessible for everyone.

Reads PDF documents aloudNatural-sounding text-to-speechOver 120 voice options
🔧 Utilities
(42)
free with in-app purchases
7
NaturalReader - Text To Speech
NaturalReader - Text To Speech
NaturalReader - Text To Speech
#1 Popular TTS APP
Free

This app transforms text from various sources, including documents, web pages, and images, into natural-sounding spoken audio. It offers a wide selection of AI voices and languages, with features designed to enhance the listening experience and assist users with reading difficulties.

Reads aloud PDFs, web articles, and cloud documentsOCR text recognition for images and camera scannerOver 200 AI-powered voices in 99+ languages
📊 Productivity
(8.8K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Text to Speech PDF Reader
Text to Speech PDF Reader
Text to Speech PDF Reader
Listen to PDF Books, Documents
Free

Listen to your PDF documents with a variety of high-quality voices and languages. The app highlights words as it reads, automatically scrolls pages, and remembers your reading progress. Save and access specific text sections as highlights.

Listen to PDF documentsMultiple high-quality voices and languagesWord highlighting and automatic scrolling
📊 Productivity
(551)
subscription
9
Text Reader - Text to Speech
Text Reader - Text to Speech
Text Reader - Text to Speech
Scan and Read Aloud TTS
Free

This AI-powered app converts any written text into natural-sounding speech. Listen to books, articles, or documents on the go, making content consumption more accessible and convenient. It's ideal for multitasking or for those who prefer auditory learning.

AI-powered text to speech conversionReads aloud any text, document, or bookBuilt-in screen reader functionality
📊 Productivity
(104)
free with in-app purchases
10
Text to Speech | Voice Reader
Text to Speech | Voice Reader
Text to Speech | Voice Reader
Read Aloud Books, PDF & Docs
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
11
Text to Speech!
Text to Speech!
Text to Speech!
Create Natural Sounding Speech
Free

Convert written text into natural-sounding speech with a vast selection of voices and accents. Customize speech rate and pitch, and even export audio files. This tool works offline and allows for real-time speech generation as you type.

178 different voices63 accents & languagesOffline functionality
📊 Productivity
(33K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Reeda - Read Any Text Out Loud
Reeda - Read Any Text Out Loud
Reeda - Read Any Text Out Loud
PDFs, ePUB, Docs to Audiobook
Free

Transform documents, web pages, and scanned text into natural-sounding audiobooks. Listen to content while commuting, exercising, or resting your eyes. Customize voices, playback speed, and follow along with synced highlighting.

Convert PDFs, ePUBs, docs, and web pages to audioNatural-sounding text-to-speech voicesAdjustable playback speed (0.5x to 4x)
📊 Productivity
(7)
freemium
13
Vox: Text to Speech PDF Reader
Vox: Text to Speech PDF Reader
Vox: Text to Speech PDF Reader
Listen to any text
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
14
Text to Speech with AI Voices.
Text to Speech with AI Voices.
Text to Speech with AI Voices.
Type to speak & Read out loud
Free

Convert spoken words to text in real-time with high accuracy or listen to any typed text read aloud using natural-sounding AI voices. This app offers seamless voice and text conversion for transcribing meetings, dictating notes, or consuming written content.

Speech-to-Text transcriptionText-to-Speech with AI voicesReal-time dictation
📊 Productivity
(0)
subscription
15
AudioPage: Text to Speech
AudioPage: Text to Speech
AudioPage: Text to Speech
Read Aloud PDFs & Audiobooks
Free
📚 Books
(0)
16
Transcribe: Speech to Text AI
Transcribe: Speech to Text AI
Transcribe: Speech to Text AI
Voice Type - Audio Transcriber
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
FreeTTS - Text to Speech, AI
FreeTTS - Text to Speech, AI
FreeTTS - Text to Speech, AI
Speech, AI Talk, Read PDF, TTS
Free

This app transforms text into natural-sounding speech using advanced AI. It offers multiple voices, image-to-speech conversion, and an AI assistant for content creation. Enhance your learning and relaxation with customizable soundscapes and flexible document support.

Natural-sounding English voicesImage-to-speech conversionSmart AI assistant for content creation
📊 Productivity
(1)
free with in-app purchases
18
Laut: PDF Text to Speech
Laut: PDF Text to Speech
Laut: PDF Text to Speech
Read your notes aloud & study
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
Scripted: Speech-to-Text
Scripted: Speech-to-Text
Scripted: Speech-to-Text
Private AI text polisher
Free

Transform voice notes and drafts into polished text using private on-device AI. This tool offers tone adjustments and instant rewriting without sending your data to the cloud, ensuring your ideas remain secure. It works offline with unlimited use.

On-device AI processingTone selection (Professional, Casual, Academic)Instant rewriting and refinement
📊 Productivity
(0)
free with in-app purchases
20
Diction: Speech to Text
Diction: Speech to Text
Diction: Speech to Text
Private AI Voice Keyboard
Free

This app provides a voice-to-text keyboard that works across all applications. It offers features like tap-to-fix for editing, customizability, and on-device processing for privacy. An optional subscription unlocks advanced cloud models and AI companions for enhanced text generation and editing.

Speech to text in any appTap-to-fix smart editingCustomizable keyboard layout
📊 Productivity
(13)
freemium

FAQ about Free PDF Text To Speech

What are the best free pdf text to speech apps for iPhone?
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF tops our free pdf text to speech apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 516K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ free pdf text to speech apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Speechify is a text-to-speech reader that converts written content from books, PDFs, images, and articles into spoken audio. It also offers voice typing, allowing users to dictate text, and an AI assistant for tasks like summarizing and quizzing.
Key features include listening at speeds up to 4.5x faster, over 200 lifelike voices in 60+ languages, the ability to screenshot text to audio, active text highlighting synced with audio, voice typing that converts speech to text, and an AI assistant for interactive learning.