Best Read Text Free Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good read text free apps. We benchmark 250+ 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 Read Text Free Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Text To Speech Audio ReaderText To Speech Audio ReaderFree4.3★ (1.7K)NoNoAug 2026
2Speechify – Text to Speech PDFSpeechify – Text to Speech PDFFree4.7★ (516K)YesYesAug 2026
3Voice Aloud ReaderVoice Aloud ReaderFree4.6★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
4ElevenReader: Read Books AloudElevenReader: Read Books AloudFree4.7★ (9.9K)NoYesAug 2026
5Speak4Me Text to Speech ReaderSpeak4Me Text to Speech ReaderFree4.5★ (14K)NoYesAug 2026
6NaturalReader - Text To SpeechNaturalReader - Text To SpeechFree4.6★ (8.8K)NoYesAug 2026
7Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.8M)NoNoAug 2026
8LoudReader: Text to SpeechLoudReader: Text to SpeechFree5.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Read Text Free

Text To Speech Audio Reader#1

Text To Speech Audio Reader by 洁 刘

Read Out Loud For Me
Editor's Choice
🔧 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
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF#2

Speechify – Text to Speech PDF by Speechify Inc.

Read Aloud Books, Docs & PDFs
Strong Contender
📊 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
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
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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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming
  • 🤖 Robotic-sounding voices
  • 💰 Subscription model too expensive

More Read Text Free apps to explore

4
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
(9.9K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
Read aloud voice for PDF audio
Free

Convert any text into natural-sounding audio with a variety of languages and voices. This app helps improve reading speed, comprehension, and productivity. It also allows for saving audio files and offers features for accessibility.

Convert text to speechNatural sounding voices20+ languages and accents
🔧 Utilities
(14K)
subscription
6
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
7
Amazon Kindle: Reading App
Amazon Kindle: Reading App
Amazon Kindle: Reading App
Read books. Millions of ebooks
Free

Access a vast library of eBooks, magazines, and comics on your mobile device. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, brightness, and page-turning options. Look up words, track progress, and sync across devices.

Read purchased eBooksAccess Kindle UnlimitedCustomizable text and display
📚 Books
(5.8M)
free with in-app purchases
8
LoudReader: Text to Speech
LoudReader: Text to Speech
LoudReader: Text to Speech
Read any book aloud, offline
Free

Convert any ebook, PDF, or web article into an audiobook using natural AI voices. Enjoy unlimited, private, and offline listening with word-by-word highlighting. Offers premium features like adjustable speed and a sleep timer via subscription.

Convert ebooks, PDFs, web articles to audioNatural AI voices100% offline and private
📚 Books
(1)
free with in-app purchases
9
Voice Dream - Natural Reader
Voice Dream - Natural Reader
Voice Dream - Natural Reader
Text to Speech - Read Aloud
Free

Transform digital and scanned text into natural-sounding speech with advanced AI. Listen to PDFs, web pages, emails, and books with customizable voices and reading styles. Supports numerous document formats and cloud services.

AI Text-to-SpeechSupports PDF, Web, Email, eBooksCustomizable voices and languages
📚 Education
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
10
VoiceForge Reader
VoiceForge Reader
VoiceForge Reader
Read text aloud
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
ReadAloud: Text to Speech
ReadAloud: Text to Speech
ReadAloud: Text to Speech
Read PDF, Web, Photos Aloud
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
SnapVoice: Photo Text Reader
SnapVoice: Photo Text Reader
SnapVoice: Photo Text Reader
OCR Scanner & Read Aloud
Free

Transform printed text into spoken words with this OCR scanner. Capture photos of documents, notes, or images and have the text read aloud. Build a searchable library and access core features for free daily.

Photo to text recognitionOn-device OCRText-to-speech playback
📚 Books
(0)
free with in-app purchases
13
Text to Speech - SayTXT Reader
Text to Speech - SayTXT Reader
Text to Speech - SayTXT Reader
Read Aloud, Voice & Audio Book
Free

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.

Unlimited free text-to-speechReads PDFs, web pages, and pasted textHigh-quality natural voices
📰 Magazines & Newspapers
(349)
free
14
Readify AI: Text to Speech
Readify AI: Text to Speech
Readify AI: Text to Speech
Read PDFs, eBooks & Docs Aloud
Free

Transform any written content into an immersive audio experience with AI-powered narration. Supports various file formats and web content, optimizing layouts for seamless listening across devices. Offers a fully unlocked premium experience with no hidden fees.

Expressive neural AI voicesUniversal document support (ePUB, PDF, TXT, MOBI)Continuous cross-device sync
📚 Books
(33)
free
15
Live Read
Live Read
Live Read
Text Reader Blind & Low Vision
Free

This app uses your device's camera to instantly read printed text aloud. It's designed for individuals with visual impairments, offering an accessible way to read mail, signs, books, and more without internet or setup. Enjoy customizable speech and offline functionality for independent reading.

Automatic real-time text readingTap and swipe gesture controlsCustomizable natural voice options
🔧 Utilities
(7)
free
16
Audio Text Reader Voice
Audio Text Reader Voice
Audio Text Reader Voice
Audio to text converter
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Text to Speech | Voice Reader
Text to Speech | Voice Reader
Text to Speech | Voice Reader
Read Aloud Books, PDF & Docs
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
18
Read - Text To Speech
Read - Text To Speech
Read - Text To Speech
A rich spoken experience
Free

Transform written text into spoken words from PDFs, images, and web pages. Ideal for hands-free listening, accessibility, or multitasking.

PDF to speech conversionImage to speech conversionWeb article to speech
📚 Books
(0)
free
19
Thorium Reader
Thorium Reader
Thorium Reader
Read it your way
Free

Organize all your ebooks, comics, and manga in a single app. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, fonts, and themes. Listen to audiobooks and zoom into visual content with ease.

Unified bookshelf for all contentAdjustable text size and spacingMultiple font options
📚 Books
(7)
free
20
Focus Text – Reading Assistant
Focus Text – Reading Assistant
Focus Text – Reading Assistant
Read, Listen and Focus better
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)

FAQ about Read Text Free

What are the best read text free apps for iPhone?
Text To Speech Audio Reader tops our read text free apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 1.7K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Text To Speech Audio Reader has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ read text free apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This application converts written text into spoken audio. You can either type text directly into the app or import plain text files to have them read aloud to you.
Key features include the ability to import large text files without delay, saving your reading progress to continue later, fast forward and backward navigation, highlighting of the current reading sentence, and a selection of different voices and voice settings.