Best Listen And Read Apps

0+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

The best listen and read apps on iPhone average 4.6★ across 0+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Compare top Listen And Read Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Text to Speech - Listen AIText to Speech - Listen AIFree4.5★ (5.5K)YesYesSep 2026
2Books for Kids and ToddlersBooks for Kids and ToddlersFree4.2★ (365)NoYesSep 2026
3Bookmate. Listen & read booksBookmate. Listen & read booksFree4.5★ (1.2K)NoYesSep 2026
4MyPassion: Read Novels & BooksMyPassion: Read Novels & BooksFree4.5★ (36K)YesYesSep 2026
5Fairy Tales: Books & StoriesFairy Tales: Books & StoriesFree4.3★ (311)NoYesAug 2026
6Peech: Text to Speech ReaderPeech: Text to Speech ReaderFree4.4★ (8.4K)NoYesSep 2026
7Listening: Text to SpeechListening: Text to SpeechFree4.4★ (1.3K)NoYesSep 2026
8MyBook: books and audiobooksMyBook: books and audiobooksFree4.8★ (3.7K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Listen And Read

Text to Speech - Listen AI#1

Text to Speech - Listen AI by DEEP FLOW SOFTWARE SERVICES

Read Aloud PDFs, Docs & Books
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.5😐(5.5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#9in Productivity
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Transform any text into natural-sounding speech with a variety of expressive voices. Customize playback speed and volume, and easily convert content from documents and web pages. This app is ideal for multitasking, learning on the go, and improving accessibility.

What We Love

  • 👍 Excellent for social change
  • 🗣️ Natural-sounding voice
  • 🎓 Helpful for studying and learning
  • 📚 Turns books into audiobooks

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Subscription management issues
  • ⏱️ Weekly upload limit
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🚫 Not fully free
Books for Kids and Toddlers#2

Books for Kids and Toddlers by Amaya Soft MChJ

Little Stories and Fairy Tales
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.2(365 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore a magical world of classic fairy tales and stories for children. Features interactive scenes, read-to-me or read-myself modes, and offline access. Offers a vast collection of stories to ignite imagination and develop essential skills.

Bookmate. Listen & read books#3

Bookmate. Listen & read books by Bookmate Limited

Ebooks & audiobooks
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.5😐(1.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access a vast library of ebooks and audiobooks in multiple languages. Discover new titles through personalized recommendations and curated bookshelves. Organize your reading, save quotes, and sync progress across devices.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 📚 Wide range of books
  • 🎧 Audiobook support
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Login and account issues
  • 📚 Limited book selection
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🚫 Unavailable in certain regions

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FAQ about Listen And Read

What are the best listen and read apps for iPhone?
Text to Speech - Listen AI tops our listen and read apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 5.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top listen and read apps we rank are free to download, including Text to Speech - Listen AI and Books for Kids and Toddlers.
Text to Speech - Listen AI shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
Listen AI transforms written text into spoken audio using advanced text-to-speech technology. It allows you to listen to articles, documents, and web pages with natural-sounding voices, making information more accessible and convenient to consume.
Key features include a variety of expressive voices with different accents, customizable speaking rates and volume, and seamless integration for converting text directly from web pages and documents. It also supports hands-free listening for multitasking.