Best Text Reader Chinese Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 246+ text reader chinese apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Text Reader Chinese Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Text Reader - documents, booksText Reader - documents, booksFree2.3★ (3)YesNoMay 2026
2ReadFlowReadFlowFree5.0★ (3)NoYesJul 2026
3Readibu - Chinese novel readerReadibu - Chinese novel readerFree4.8★ (152)NoYesAug 2026
4Text To Speech Audio ReaderText To Speech Audio ReaderFree4.3★ (1.7K)NoNoAug 2026
5Voice Read − Aloud Text SpeechVoice Read − Aloud Text SpeechFree5.0★ (2)NoYesMay 2026
6Reader_Reader_FreeNoNoMay 2026
7text playertext playerFree2.7★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
8Thorium ReaderThorium ReaderFree4.3★ (7)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Text Reader Chinese

ReadFlow#2

ReadFlow by 实 许

Read PDF books like EPUB!
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
5.0(3 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app transforms PDF documents into a comfortable reading experience on small screens. It offers text reflow, customization options for fonts and themes, and iCloud sync for seamless access across devices. Enjoy reading PDFs as easily as other ebook formats.

Readibu - Chinese novel reader#3

Readibu - Chinese novel reader by Lingyi Chen

Read Chinese web novels
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.8(152 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access a vast library of Chinese web novels, short stories, and children's tales. Enhance your learning with integrated dictionary lookups, text-to-speech, and pinyin display. Premium features offer advanced tools like sentence translation and offline reading for an immersive language learning experience.

More Text Reader Chinese apps to explore

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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
5
Voice Read − Aloud Text Speech
Voice Read − Aloud Text Speech
Voice Read − Aloud Text Speech
Reader book reading loud pdf
Free

Transform documents and web pages into lifelike spoken words with advanced AI voices. Enjoy personalized listening, broad file compatibility, and seamless organization for enhanced productivity and accessibility.

AI-generated human-like voicesReads PDFs, DOCs, and web contentAdjustable speed and pitch
📊 Productivity
(2)
freemium
6
Reader_
Reader_
Reader_
by Andrei Sokolov
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
7
text player
text player
text player
by Sakura apps
Free

This utility app reads aloud any text you input, supporting a vast array of languages and customizable speech settings. It's designed for language learners, audiobook enthusiasts, and anyone who prefers auditory content.

Reads text aloudSupports many languagesAdjustable speech speed
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free
8
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
9
Text Zipym Reading Extension
Text Zipym Reading Extension
Text Zipym Reading Extension
Download Read Copy Text of Web
$0.99

This browser extension allows you to read, copy, save, and share text directly from web pages. Adjust the reading speed to your preference and easily manage content for offline use or sharing with other applications.

Read web page textAdjustable reading speedCopy text from web pages
📊 Productivity
(20)
paid
10
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber
Camera Scanner & Translator
Free

Instantly digitize and translate printed text from documents, signs, and menus using your camera. Supports over 90 languages for translation and recognizes text in over 70. Edit, listen to, and share your translated content.

Camera text scanningText recognition for 70+ languagesTranslation to 90+ languages
📊 Productivity
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Handwriting, OCR, flashcards
Free

This app is a comprehensive tool for learning Chinese, offering integrated dictionaries, document reading, and flashcard features. It supports various input methods including handwriting and OCR, with extensive dictionary options and pronunciation guides.

Integrated dictionaries with over 110,000 entriesFull-screen handwriting inputLive OCR for word lookup
🔍 Reference
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
12
HanRead: Read & Learn Chinese
HanRead: Read & Learn Chinese
HanRead: Read & Learn Chinese
Chinese Dictionary&Translator
Free

This app provides in-depth understanding of Chinese text, going beyond literal translation to explain context, cultural references, and implied meanings. It offers two reading modes: free text interpretation from any app and a curated book library with sentence-by-sentence guidance for deep reading.

AI-powered text interpretationContext and cultural reference explanationsFree text mode for any app
📚 Education
(1)
subscription
13
Magnifier - Read Small Text
Magnifier - Read Small Text
Magnifier - Read Small Text
Magnifying glass with light
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
Chinese Character Reader
Chinese Character Reader
Chinese Character Reader
Scan and Read - DOWNLOAD NOW
Free

This app uses AI to instantly read Chinese characters aloud from scanned images. Convert books into audiobooks with a single tap, making learning and comprehension effortless. Simply take a picture, tap the detected text, and hear it spoken.

AI-powered text detectionOne-click text-to-speechBook to audiobook conversion
📚 Education
(2)
ad-supported
15
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
16
djvu-reader
djvu-reader
djvu-reader
free limited
Free

This app allows you to read large scanned books and documents smoothly. It supports multiple formats including DjVu, ePub, and PDF, with features like smart text extraction, bookmarks, and zoom.

Multi-format reading (DjVu, ePub, PDF)Smart text extraction (OCR support)Bookmark management
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
17
AI Listen - PDF Text to Speech
AI Listen - PDF Text to Speech
AI Listen - PDF Text to Speech
Read Aloud & AI Voice Reader
Free

Convert any text into natural-sounding audio for hands-free listening. Listen to articles, PDFs, books, and web pages, with features like AI summaries and real-time text syncing. Supports over 40 languages with high-quality AI voices.

Convert any text to audioRead PDFs, documents, and web pages aloudAI-powered summaries
🔧 Utilities
(33)
free with in-app purchases
18
Novli - Learn Chinese
Novli - Learn Chinese
Novli - Learn Chinese
AI scan and read
Free

Instantly translate Chinese text from images, get pinyin, and add words to flashcards. This app uses AI to help you understand and learn Chinese characters from any source, including textbooks and social media.

Scan Chinese text from imagesInstant word translationDisplay pinyin for words
📚 Education
(57)
free with in-app purchases
19
Wen Reader
Wen Reader
Wen Reader
Chinese EPUB Reader
Free
📚 Books
(0)
20
Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)
Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)
Simple Text Reader (TTSReader)
Listen to text & web pages
Free

Listen to written content, including text files and web pages, hands-free. Features natural-sounding voices, adjustable reading speeds, and the ability to import content from various sources. Easily follow along with highlighted text as it's read aloud.

Reads text and web pages aloudEditable text inputImport web pages and text files
📊 Productivity
(51)
free

FAQ about Text Reader Chinese

What are the best text reader chinese apps for iPhone?
Text Reader - documents, books tops our text reader chinese apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 2.3-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top text reader chinese apps we rank are free to download, including Text Reader - documents, books and ReadFlow.
Text Reader - documents, books shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 246+ text reader chinese apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Text Reader supports 22 languages, including Korean, English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, and more. This wide range allows for versatile use across different linguistic needs.
Yes, you can save important texts, documents, or articles within the app to your own list. This feature allows for quick and easy access to content you frequently need to convert to speech.