Best Text Reader Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our text reader list covers 249+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Text Reader Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Speechify – Text to Speech PDFSpeechify – Text to Speech PDFFree4.7★ (516K)YesYesAug 2026
2Text Reader - Text to SpeechText Reader - Text to SpeechFree4.3★ (104)NoYesAug 2026
3Voice Aloud ReaderVoice Aloud ReaderFree4.6★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
4Speak4Me Text to Speech ReaderSpeak4Me Text to Speech ReaderFree4.5★ (13K)NoYesAug 2026
5Text To Speech Audio ReaderText To Speech Audio ReaderFree4.3★ (1.7K)NoNoAug 2026
6NaturalReader - Text To SpeechNaturalReader - Text To SpeechFree4.6★ (8.8K)NoYesAug 2026
7Text to Speech!Text to Speech!Free4.6★ (33K)YesYesAug 2026
8Readable PDF Text ReaderReadable PDF Text ReaderFreeNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Text Reader

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
#8in 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 Reader - Text to Speech#2

Text Reader - Text to Speech by Torapp

Scan and Read Aloud TTS
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.3(104 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

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 Text Reader apps to explore

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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
(13K)
subscription
5
Text To Speech Audio Reader
Text To Speech Audio Reader
Text To Speech Audio Reader
Read Out Loud For Me
Free

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.

Import text filesType and read textFast forward/backward navigation
🔧 Utilities
(1.7K)
free
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
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
8
Readable PDF Text Reader
Readable PDF Text Reader
Readable PDF Text Reader
by BRIAN RICHARD NERADT
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
Reed - Text Reader
Reed - Text Reader
Reed - Text Reader
by Oh Hyeon Kwon
Free
📚 Books
(0)
10
VIIO - Text reader
VIIO - Text reader
VIIO - Text reader
Voice aloud, Text to speech
Free

Transform written content into spoken audio with this app. Easily convert text from documents, PDFs, or copied content into a clear, audible format. Customize voice, speed, and pitch for a personalized listening experience.

Text-to-speech conversionRead aloud from documents and PDFsCopy text for audio playback
📚 Education
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
12
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
13
GlobalTextReader
GlobalTextReader
GlobalTextReader
Convert image text to speech
Free

This application captures text from images using your camera or gallery and reads it aloud. It offers high-accuracy text detection and natural voice synthesis, with options to edit and save recognized text. It's useful for reading foreign languages, small print, and documents.

Text recognition from imagesCamera and gallery inputNatural text-to-speech
📷 Photo & Video
(1)
free
14
Read Rocket: Speed Reading
Read Rocket: Speed Reading
Read Rocket: Speed Reading
Read faster. Focus better.
Free

Enhance reading speed and focus with three science-backed modes: Flash, Scroll, and Speak. Import documents from various formats and sync across Apple devices. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with a one-time purchase.

Flash Mode for word-by-word readingScroll Mode with guided highlightAI Speak Mode with synchronized highlight
📚 Books
(2)
free with in-app purchases
15
Sutra — eBook Reader
Sutra — eBook Reader
Sutra — eBook Reader
Read Kavita, Calibre & OPDS
Free

Access your entire book collection from various sources in one beautiful app. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with synced progress, bookmarks, and highlights across devices. Organize your library with series info, search, and collections.

Connect Kavita, Calibre, and OPDS serversEPUB and PDF reading with page-curl effectRich typography and reading themes
📚 Books
(5)
free
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Text Reader & PDF export
Text Reader & PDF export
Text Reader & PDF export
Printed & handwritten TTS
$2.99
$9.99 | 70% OFF

This AI-powered application reads various documents, including printed and handwritten text, in real-time or from photos. It offers adjustable reading speeds and supports numerous languages, making it accessible for blind and low-vision users with VoiceOver compatibility.

AI-powered text readingReal-time and photo-based readingAdjustable reading speeds
📊 Productivity
(2)
paid
17
BltPrompter
BltPrompter
BltPrompter
Prompter with button support
Free
📚 Books
(0)
18
Textify: Handwriting to Text
Textify: Handwriting to Text
Textify: Handwriting to Text
Extract text from any image
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
19
Read Aloud Reader - SpeechGen
Read Aloud Reader - SpeechGen
Read Aloud Reader - SpeechGen
AI Audiobook & Voice Narrator
Free

Transform any text into an audiobook with natural AI voices. Listen to PDFs, articles, books, and documents hands-free, anywhere. Features include offline playback, adjustable speed, and a sleep timer.

Convert PDFs, articles, and documents to audioNatural-sounding AI voicesSupports 30+ languages and accents
📊 Productivity
(0)
free with in-app purchases
20
OCR Scanner : Text & Document
OCR Scanner : Text & Document
OCR Scanner : Text & Document
by Bhavika Vora
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)

FAQ about Text Reader

What are the best text reader apps for iPhone?
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF tops our text reader apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 516K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top text reader apps we rank are free to download, including Speechify – Text to Speech PDF and Text Reader - Text to Speech.
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ text reader 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.

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