Best Read To Me Text Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our read to me text list covers 245+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Read To Me Text Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Speak4Me Text to Speech ReaderSpeak4Me Text to Speech ReaderFree4.5★ (13K)NoYesAug 2026
2Text To Speech Audio ReaderText To Speech Audio ReaderFree4.3★ (1.7K)NoNoAug 2026
3SpeakMe: Audio Text ReaderSpeakMe: Audio Text ReaderFree1.5★ (8)NoYesMay 2026
4ListenMe - Text to SpeechListenMe - Text to SpeechFree4.3★ (902)YesYesAug 2026
5Text to Speech-read to meText to Speech-read to meFree4.7★ (7)YesYesAug 2026
6Type & Speak - Text to SpeechType & Speak - Text to Speech$2.99 was $4.994.4★ (864)YesNoAug 2026
7Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.8M)NoNoAug 2026
8Text to Speech - SayTXT ReaderText to Speech - SayTXT ReaderFree4.6★ (309)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Read To Me Text

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader#1

Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader by MIRO CONSULTING SRL

Read aloud voice for PDF audio
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.5😐(13K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Easiness of use
  • 👍 Reliable
  • 👍 Helpful for those who cannot speak

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App keeps crashing
  • 🐛 Slow to load
  • 🔋 High battery usage
Text To Speech Audio Reader#2

Text To Speech Audio Reader by 洁 刘

Read Out Loud For Me
Strong Contender
🔧 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
SpeakMe: Audio Text Reader#3

SpeakMe: Audio Text Reader by XARISA MEDIA LTD

Convert PDF & Docs to voice
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
1.5(8 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app transforms written content like books and articles into audio, allowing you to listen at accelerated speeds. It supports numerous languages and offers personalized listening experiences to enhance comprehension and save time.

More Read To Me Text apps to explore

4
ListenMe - Text to Speech
ListenMe - Text to Speech
ListenMe - Text to Speech
AI text to voice, read aloud
Free

Transform written content into natural-sounding audio with this text-to-speech app. Listen to documents, articles, and more hands-free, with customizable speed and voice options. Supports offline playback, translation, and document import for ultimate convenience.

Text to Speech (TTS)Import text from files, URLs, or scansAdjustable audio speed
📊 Productivity
(902)
free with in-app purchases
5
Text to Speech-read to me
Text to Speech-read to me
Text to Speech-read to me
narrator's voice&speak text
Free

Transform text into natural-sounding speech with a variety of voices and customization options. Preview your audio in real-time and export in multiple formats. Ideal for creators and everyday users.

Diverse host voicesPersonalized speech customization (speed, pitch, volume)Real-time audio preview
🔧 Utilities
(7)
free with in-app purchases
6
Type & Speak - Text to Speech
Type & Speak - Text to Speech
Type & Speak - Text to Speech
Voice synthesizer: read aloud
$2.99
$4.99 | 40% OFF

Convert any typed or pasted text into natural-sounding audio. Select from a wide range of languages and voices, adjust speech speed, and save your creations. This app is useful for reading faster, improving comprehension, or creating voiceovers.

Text to speech conversionNatural sounding voices20+ languages and accents
🔧 Utilities
(864)
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
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
(309)
free
9
Listen - Text to Audio
Listen - Text to Audio
Listen - Text to Audio
Read to me
Free

Transform any text into spoken audio for enhanced productivity and multitasking. Listen to articles, documents, and emails while on the go. Supports text scanning, file import, and a wide range of languages and voices.

Text to speech conversionScan physical text with cameraImport PDF files
📊 Productivity
(503)
free with in-app purchases
10
Text to speech reader
Text to speech reader
Text to speech reader
Multilingual text reader
Free

This app reads aloud any text you provide, allowing you to relax and listen to articles, books, or emails. It supports multiple languages and offers a hands-free way to consume written content.

Reads any text aloudMultilingual supportHands-free listening
📊 Productivity
(2)
free
11
Text to Speech - Read Me Aloud
Text to Speech - Read Me Aloud
Text to Speech - Read Me Aloud
Natural Voice Reader for Books
Free

Effortlessly convert written content into natural-sounding speech using advanced AI voices. Listen to articles, notes, and documents hands-free, saving audio for offline playback. Ideal for studying, multitasking, and accessibility needs.

Convert text to natural speechHigh-quality AI voicesListen to articles and documents
📊 Productivity
(8)
free with in-app purchases
12
WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp Messenger
Simple. Reliable. Private.
Free

Connect with friends and family globally through private messaging and high-quality calls. Share moments, documents, and stay in touch across devices, even on slow connections. Your conversations are secured with end-to-end encryption.

End-to-end encrypted messagingHigh-quality voice and video callsGroup chats and calls
🌐 Social Networking
(18M)
free with in-app purchases
13
Text To Speech – Audio Reader
Text To Speech – Audio Reader
Text To Speech – Audio Reader
Scan & Read to Me Aloud Books
Free

Transform any text into spoken audio, creating personalized audiobooks from articles, books, or scanned documents. Enjoy listening in over 40 languages with customizable HD voices and reading speeds.

Listen to articles, texts, or books as audioSupports 40+ languagesMultiple HD voice options
📚 Education
(146)
free with in-app purchases
14
ReadMe: Text to speech
ReadMe: Text to speech
ReadMe: Text to speech
Create audiobooks & podcasts
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
Text To Speech: Type and Talk
Text To Speech: Type and Talk
Text To Speech: Type and Talk
Speak for me: read to you tts
Free

This app converts typed text into natural-sounding speech. You can customize the voice, speed, and pitch, and it supports 43 languages. Features include text scanning and highlighting spoken words.

Text to speech conversionAdjustable speed and pitchSupport for 43 languages
🔧 Utilities
(64)
free with in-app purchases
16
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
(5.2K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Text to Speech – Aloud Reader
Text to Speech – Aloud Reader
Text to Speech – Aloud Reader
PDF & Docs to Voice Reading AI
Free

Convert any text, document, or webpage into natural-sounding speech. Listen to articles, books, or notes hands-free using realistic AI voices. Supports typing, scanning physical text, web links, and file imports.

Convert typed or pasted text to speechScan physical documents with camera OCRRead web pages aloud from links
🔧 Utilities
(8)
free with in-app purchases
18
Paper2Audio: Text to Speech
Paper2Audio: Text to Speech
Paper2Audio: Text to Speech
PDFs, Docs & Books Read Aloud
Free

Listen to your documents, articles, and ebooks with advanced text-to-speech technology. It intelligently skips irrelevant content and summarizes visual elements, making learning hands-free and productive. Enjoy natural voices and a familiar interface for an enhanced listening experience.

Reads PDFs, webpages, ebooks, .docx, .txtSummarizes math, code, tables, and figuresIntelligently skips junk text and ads
📊 Productivity
(469)
free with in-app purchases
19
Text to Speech – Read Aloud
Text to Speech – Read Aloud
Text to Speech – Read Aloud
Enjoy Reading Texts on the Go
Free

This application converts written text into natural-sounding speech, making it easy to listen to websites, documents, and notes. It offers flexible text input, including image scanning and URL import, with customizable voice and reading speed options. Enjoy a seamless auditory experience with features like highlighted text and automatic scrolling.

Convert text from images to speechScan documents for audio playbackImport files and paste URLs
📊 Productivity
(135)
free with in-app purchases
20
Pagee - Text to Speech Reader
Pagee - Text to Speech Reader
Pagee - Text to Speech Reader
Camera reads your book aloud.
Free

Instantly convert physical book pages into spoken audio by simply taking a photo. Enjoy seamless background playback, adjustable speed, and privacy-focused on-device text recognition. Listen to up to 2 pages daily for free.

Instant audio from photosBackground playbackAdjustable playback speed
📊 Productivity
(3)
free

FAQ about Read To Me Text

What are the best read to me text apps for iPhone?
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader tops our read to me text apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 13K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top read to me text apps we rank are free to download, including Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader and Text To Speech Audio Reader.
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 245+ read to me text apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Speak4Me is a text-to-speech application that converts written text into spoken audio. It allows users to input or paste text and have it read aloud using natural-sounding voices in various languages and accents. The app aims to enhance reading speed, comprehension, and productivity.
Key features include converting any text into speech, selecting from over 20 languages and accents with male or female voices, adjusting voice speed and font size, enabling a dyslexia-friendly font, saving favorite phrases, and downloading speech as audio files for sharing.