Best Reading Text Apps

237+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 237+ reading text apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Reading Text

Speechify – Text to Speech PDF#1

Speechify – Text to Speech PDF by Speechify Inc.

Voice AI Assistant, Read Aloud
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(476K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#10in Productivity
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This application is a text-to-speech tool that converts written text from the web or documents into spoken audio, making it easier for users to listen to content instead of reading. Experience hands-free reading and productivity with this voice-enabled app!

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#2

Voice Aloud Reader by Marcin Olawski

Text to speech Read PDF book
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(18K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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An app that converts text to speech, allowing users to listen to text documents, e-books, websites, and more. Customize voices, reading speed, and interface for a personalized experience. Easy file sharing via iCloud or iTunes. Give it a try now!

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
Voice Dream - Natural Reader#3

Voice Dream - Natural Reader by Voice Dream LLC

Text to Voice - Read Aloud TTS
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.5😊(14K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Experience award-winning text-to-speech functionality with advanced AI in this app, allowing you to listen to various documents, articles, and books. Features include a built-in scanner, multiple reading styles, comprehensive document format support, and synchronized library access across devices. Try it out with a free trial!

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent productivity tool
  • 👍 Customizable reading experience
  • 🔍 Useful for academics and research
  • 🎨 Supports a variety of file formats

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔢 Issues with numbers and abbreviations
  • 📚 Struggles with complex text formatting

More Reading Text apps to explore

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Read4Me - Talk Browser PDF DOC
Read4Me - Talk Browser PDF DOC
Read4Me - Talk Browser PDF DOC
Listen Web, TTS, Text to Audio
Free

Listen to web pages, PDFs, and scanned books with Read4Me, a text-to-audio app that converts written content into a podcast-like experience. Enjoy premium voice quality for the first 10,000 words free, with subscription options for extended features and capabilities. Don't just read, listen effortlessly.

🔧 Utilities
(4.2K)
5
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
Speak4Me Text to Speech Reader
Read aloud voice for PDF audio
Free

Introducing a powerful text-to-speech app that converts any text into audio with natural voices in over 20 languages. Improve productivity, comprehension, and enjoy reading on the go. Customize voice speed, save favorite phrases, and share audio files with friends. Join thousands using Speak4Me for faster, easier reading experiences. Subscribe monthly or yearly for uninterrupted access!

🔧 Utilities
(13K)
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ListenMe - Text to Speech
ListenMe - Text to Speech
ListenMe - Text to Speech
AI text to voice, read aloud
Free

Turn any written content into natural, high-quality voice with our AI-powered text-to-speech solution. Import text from various sources, customize the audio, and enjoy a hands-free reading experience anytime, anywhere.

📊 Productivity
(294)
7
NaturalReader - Text To Speech
NaturalReader - Text To Speech
NaturalReader - Text To Speech
#1 Popular TTS APP
Free

NaturalReader is a text-to-speech application that converts written text into spoken words, making it ideal for hands-free listening and easy comprehension. With NaturalReader, users can listen to text from various sources such as websites, documents, and emails, enhancing accessibility and convenience. Experience effortless listening and transform your text into speech today!

📊 Productivity
(8.1K)
8
Text To Speech Audio Reader
Text To Speech Audio Reader
Text To Speech Audio Reader
Read Out Loud For Me
Free

Experience an intuitive text to speech app that reads your text aloud effortlessly. Enjoy features like fast navigation, multiple voice options, and seamless text highlighting. Try it out now and immerse yourself in a new reading experience.

🔧 Utilities
(1.7K)
9
Text to Speech!
Text to Speech!
Text to Speech!
Create Natural Sounding Speech
Free

Transform written text into lifelike speech with our Text to Speech application! Customize from 178 voices in 63 accents, adjusting rate and pitch to suit your needs. Access natural-sounding synthesized speech effortlessly.

📊 Productivity
(33K)
10
Reading Genie - Audio Books
Reading Genie - Audio Books
Reading Genie - Audio Books
PDF Reader & Text to Speech
Free

This powerful Text-to-Speech app converts text from various sources into natural and smooth speech, allowing you to "listen to what you want" anytime, anywhere. With features like document reading, e-book listening, and multi-language support, it's perfect for learning, work, and daily life.

📰 Magazines & Newspapers
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Peech: Text to Speech Reader
Peech: Text to Speech Reader
Peech: Text to Speech Reader
Read Aloud Books, PDFs, Docs
Free

Transform any text, PDF, or web article into an audiobook with Peech. Enjoy listening to articles, Twitter threads, PDFs, and more in multiple languages. Upgrade to Peech Premium for unlimited access to all features for a seamless reading and listening experience.

📊 Productivity
(7K)
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Synthy: Read Aloud Doc & Scan
Synthy: Read Aloud Doc & Scan
Synthy: Read Aloud Doc & Scan
Read & Listen with AI power
Free

Experience effortless reading with Synthy - an AI Reading Assistant that allows you to scan and import various book formats, listen to realistic voices, adjust reading speed, and enjoy distraction-free reading. Try Synthy for an enhanced reading experience today.

📊 Productivity
(357)
13
Aloud!, text to speech reader
Aloud!, text to speech reader
Aloud!, text to speech reader
Read out loud PDF, books (TTS)
Free

Aloud! is a versatile text-to-speech reader that can read various document formats and languages. It offers customizable reading speeds, saves your progress, and is perfect for those looking to listen to text rather than read. Check it out and enhance your reading experience!

📊 Productivity
(229)
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Text to Speech: AI Book Reader
Text to Speech: AI Book Reader
Text to Speech: AI Book Reader
Read Aloud, Type to Speak, TTS
Free

An app that reads text aloud with natural voices in 38 languages and over 140 voices available. Ideal for making text-to-speech conversions easily. Try it now!

🔧 Utilities
(685)
15
Text to Speech – Reading Aloud
Text to Speech – Reading Aloud
Text to Speech – Reading Aloud
Voice Reader for PDF, Txt, Web
Free

Convert any text to speech in multiple languages with the Text to Speech app. Create a personal library from websites, emails, e-books, PDFs, and more. Choose from various subscription options to enjoy reading on the go.

🔧 Utilities
(463)
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PDF Voice Reader - Docs Aloud
PDF Voice Reader - Docs Aloud
PDF Voice Reader - Docs Aloud
Text to speech. Translation
Free

Experience the convenience of text-to-speech with a PDF Voice Reader app - perfect for those with dyslexia, students, and book lovers. Listen to your documents on-the-go, adjust playback speed, highlight spoken words, and more. Manage PDFs from your device, email, or cloud storage.

📊 Productivity
(949)
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Epub Reader -read epub,chm,txt
Epub Reader -read epub,chm,txt
Epub Reader -read epub,chm,txt
Ebook Reader for many formats
Free

An ebook reader app that supports various formats like EPUB and CHM, allowing users to read and interact with ebooks easily. Features include Table of Contents display, note-taking, bookmarking, and customizable font size settings. Contact for more info: junjie_ruan@163.com.

📚 Books
(11K)
18
ElevenReader: Read Books Aloud
ElevenReader: Read Books Aloud
ElevenReader: Read Books Aloud
Reader for Books, PDFs & Docs
Free

Experience realistic voice narration with ElevenLabs Reader: AI Audio. Convert text into lifelike speech, adjust reading speed, and use various content formats for seamless listening. Try it now for an enhanced reading experience!

📊 Productivity
(9K)
19
Text to Speech - Speaky
Text to Speech - Speaky
Text to Speech - Speaky
Read aloud Web, PDF & Docs
Free

Experience the convenience of hands-free reading with our innovative text-to-speech application. Simply paste your text or upload a PDF document, and let Speaky read it aloud to you. Try it now for a seamless reading experience!

📊 Productivity
(844)
20
VIIO - Text reader
VIIO - Text reader
VIIO - Text reader
Voice aloud, Text to speech
Free

Experience a revolutionary text reader app that transforms written content into immersive audio. Ideal for students and professionals, this app offers customizable features and accessibility benefits. Download now to embrace a new way of learning and understanding information.

📚 Education
(1.2K)

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